Anniversary of the Luddite Uprisings
What do you know about the Luddites? Other than the insulting term applied to someone who doesn't have a smart phone or tablet computer, the Luddites have a more in common with organic gardenering than you might think. On the eve of the 200th anniversary of the first Luddite Uprisings, JUSTIN RUSSELL revisits some true radicals.
Organic pioneer calls it a day
Retiring sheep and wheat farmer Alan Druce was organic well ahead of his time, reports SIMON WEBSTER.
Organic Watermelon Frame
Small spaces won’t stop PHIL DUDMAN from growing his favourite organic crops. This week it’s watermelon!
Encouraging Aerobic Bacteria
A failed wastewater system reminds JUSTIN RUSSELL about the importance of aerobic bacteria in decomposing organic waste.
Homemade organic sprays to kill aphids on garlic
The sap-sucking pests didn't know what hit them, writes SIMON WEBSTER.
Popular Garden Chemical Suspended
Dimethoate, a popular but toxic chemcial commonly used in home gardens has been suspended for use by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority. JUSTIN RUSSELL reports.
Cubbies too cool for school
Cool Cubbies are enough to make big kids green with envy, reports SIMON WEBSTER.
Using biochar in the garden
In a previous post, Simon Webster reported on a proposal to build Australia's first electricty producing biochar plant. In this follow up post JUSTIN RUSSELL gives a run down on how you can use biochar in the garden.
Australia to get first biochar plant
Biochar could be good news for farmers, gardeners and our climate, reports SIMON WEBSTER.
Permaculture gets posh
A new permaculture group has taken over a luxury retreat, reports SIMON WEBSTER.
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Aussie garden is young and free
The Australian Garden is now free to visit, reports SIMON WEBSTER.