How do you use your garlic chives?
PHIL DUDMAN has a ton of garlic chives in his garden and is on a mission to find ways to make better use of them in the kitchen.
Parsnip Secrets
Parsnips have a well earned reputaion for being hard to grow. JUSTIN RUSSELL shares his tips for producing a bumper crop oof long white roots.
A Nod to Nasturtiums
One of the best plants for organic gardens is the nasturtium. JUSTIN RUSSELL writes that it's useful, ornamental, and lots of fun to grow.
Growing Organic Strawberries
Nothing beats organically grown strawberries for flavour and in many parts of the country, particularly warmer zones, autumn is the time to be starting a strawberry patch, or rejuvenating an existing one, says PHIL DUDMAN.
Plant coriander for winter
JUSTIN RUSSELL writes that the world’s most widely consumed herb does brilliantly in winter, even in the shade.
Tomato Experiment Update
JUSTIN RUSSELL updates his experiment in growing disease free tomatoes using four different methods.
Breaking up a Gastropod Party
Slugs and snails can wreak havoc in the vegie patch and are difficult to control organically. JUSTIN RUSSELL shares his succeses and failures.
Heartsease
Viola tricolor is a cheery little annual guaranteed to brighten up the bleakest winter’s day.
Fabulous figs
Fresh figs are hard to find at markets and grocers, making them an ideal fruit tree for home gardens, says PENNY WOOWARD.
Turnips & Parsnips
PETER CUNDALL says easy-to-grow ‘old-fashioned’ turnips and parsnips are back in vogue with their distinctive flavours and textures.
There’s nothing bad about Banksias
The Big Bad Banksia Men have terrorised the dreams of Aussie schoolchildren for decades. But JUSTIN RUSSELL wirtes that there's nothing bad about banksias, and in fact, they have an important role to play in organic gardens.
Green Peas
St Patrick's Day is traditionally regarded as the perfect time to plant ornamental sweet peas. JUSTIN RUSSELL argues that it's also the ideal time to plant edible peas in anticipation of an extended harvest.