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.

Digital versions
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Digital versions

Organic Gardener magazine is available in digital format from several popular sources. Subscribe now, through Zinio, GoogePlay or the Apple App Store.

ripening pineapple
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She’ll be pineapples

The main requirement for growing your own sweet, juicy pineapples is a little patience, writes PHIL DUDMAN.

Poultry show winner
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Best in show

JESSAMY MILLER says poultry shows are not only for the birds. 

Alice Waters and Rebecca Sullivan
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Eat your words

'Granny skills' enthusiast REBECCA SULLIVAN plots a food revolution with the legendary Alice Waters.

Climate change
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New look – new hope

Editor STEVE PAYNE reflects on the lead-up to the upcoming UN Climate Change conference in Paris.