Growing aromatic, old-fashioned quince
And, so you’ll know what to do with your quince harvest, here’s a fabulous Sally Wise recipe ’Quince Cheese’, typically served with a cheese platter, from her latest book Sweet! Sally is the best-selling author of numerous ABC books, including A Year in a Bottle, Slow Cooker and SlowCooker 2.
Keep it Clean
Good garden hygiene is paramount to reducing the incidence of pests and diseases, writes PHIL DUDMAN.
Winter Spinach
Spinach thrives in winter and provides a stream of nutritious leaves for months on end. JUSTIN RUSSELL gives the lowdown on a favourite cool season crop.
Calamondins and Kumquats
There is all sorts of confusion over citrus names, with kumquats and calamondins being prime examples. JUSTIN RUSSELL gives a run down on the smallest members of the citrus tribe.
How to control cabbage caterpillars organically – for good!
Cabbage caterpillars getting you down? Try netting your crop, says PHIL DUDMAN
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.