choko + raised garden bed
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Keeping your vegies safe

The risk of contaminated soils may change the way we need to garden and live, writes EMMA BOWEN.

Graceful tree frog
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Creating a frog utopia

Leap into 2017 and the wonderful world of frogs and water-loving insects, writes LEONIE SHANAHAN.

Mixed herbage lawn
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Secret to an organic lawn

In organic circles, lawns are oft seen as unsustainable. But it's possible to grow one organically, says JUSTIN RUSSELL.

Exclusion Bagging
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Controlling fruit fly

It's time to start thinking about protecting your summer crops from fruit fly. Justin Russell has a few solutions that will help.

Ancient grains
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Ancient grains

From chia and quinoa to buckwheat and amaranth, ancient grains are being rediscovered, so why not try your hand at growing these highly nutritious pseudo-cereals that are also gluten free, writes JUSTIN RUSSELL.

students at Riverina TAFE
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The language of growing

A unique educational program is helping new refugees learn permaculture and English language skills, writes KYLIE McGREGOR.

herb infused oils
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Make your own herb-infused oils and balms

Make your own herb-infused oils and medicinal balms with naturopath ANTHIA KOULLOUROS. 

HMAA 2016 Magazine Laurel
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More Accolades for ABC Organic Gardener

Organic Gardener has won HMAA’s “Magazine Laurel” for 2016 and our website was a finalist at the recent HMAA Laurel Awards.

feedlot cows
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The meat debate

DAVID HOLMGREN, MARC LLEWELLYN and PAUL WEST contemplate the omnivore's dilemna. 

Dead spruce and fir trees near Asheville, North Carolina
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Forest dieback

DR REESE HALTER says dying forests are the harbinger of climate change. Stay tuned for his reports from COP21, Paris.

avocado
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‘ava go at avocados

They may be fussy plants but homegrown avocados will pay you back big time, says JUSTIN RUSSELL.

coconut & mint face scrub
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Make your own natural face scrub

Forget environmentally unfriendly microbeads, here's REBECCA SULLIVAN's recipe for a natural face scrub.