Warrigal greens.
Natives

Once were warrigals

Jez don't call me New Zealand spinach, mon. OK?

Apple fruitlets
Fruit & nuts

The Benefits of Thinning Fruit

When it comes to fruit, can you have too much of a good thing? The answer's yes, and JUSTIN RUSSELL explains the benefits of thinning out a bumper crop.

Broccoli and net
Pests & diseases

Broccoli harvest is a net gain

Simon Webster celebrates a win over the caterpillars. 

How to train organic zucchini/courgettes
Vegetables

How to train organic zucchini/courgettes

PHIL DUDMAN’s organic zucchinis have been framed, and he explains why.

How to grow organic ginger
Herbs & spices

How to grow organic ginger

Fresh organic ginger is expensive to buy, but incredibly easy to grow. PHIL DUDMAN shares his tips.

Spring vegie head start
Vegetables

Spring vegie head start

Gardeners in warm areas are busy planting out their organic spring crops. With a little protection, you can give seedlings a head start in cold areas too. PHIL DUDMAN, shares a few ideas for a simple homemade coldframe.

Mad about Kale
Vegetables

Mad about Kale

Ever since I saw Peter Cundall drinking boiled kale juice like an elixir of youth, I’ve been mad about growing and eating it myself, says PHIL DUDMAN.

Berry Feast
Fruit & nuts

Groundcover strawberries

Often, the best way to get plants to thrive is by mimicking the way they grow in the wild. JUSTIN RUSSELL applies this theory to strawberries, a natural woodland plant, with outstanding results.

Anna Apple Blossom
Fruit & nuts

First blossom of the season

In JUSTIN RUSSELL'S garden, the first fruit blossoms of the new season have made their showy arrival. Leading the charge is an apple with unusual pedigree but an outstanding flavour.

Snails like to hide in large upturned pots which can be used as traps.
Pests & diseases

On the snail trail

PENNY WOODWARD goes to town on snails and slugs, testing a wide variety of methods for getting rid of these intriguing but troublesome pests.

Red Rhubarb
Troubleshooting

Why is my Rhubarb Green?

Rhubarb has had a renaissance in recent years, but more than a few people are finding that their plant won't change colours from green to red. JUSTIN RUSSELL explains why.

Mid Winter Orchard
Fruit & nuts

Mid-winter in the Orchard

For organic fruit growers, mid-winter is the ideal time to apply a preventative spray against summer fungal diseases. JUSTIN RUSSELL explains how.