Feijoas are a tough and adaptable plant for the organic home garden. JUSTIN RUSSELL sings the praises of this myrtle relative and its delicious fruit.
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How to Harvest Corn
Does your sweet corn look ripe for the picking? JUSTIN RUSSELL shares his tips on how to harvest, cook and eat the perfect cob.
Summer seed sowing
With the lazy days of summer well and truly upon us, it's time to do some relaxed pottering about the garden. JUSTIN RUSSELL suggests sowing seeds and planting seedlings in anticipation of a winter harvest.
Isabella Grapes Save the Day
With his grape crop ruined by last summer's record wet season, JUSTIN RUSSELL pins his hopes on a mildew resistant heirloom variety to make an annual batch of verjuice.
Organic pioneer calls it a day
Retiring sheep and wheat farmer Alan Druce was organic well ahead of his time, reports SIMON WEBSTER.
Homemade organic sprays to kill aphids on garlic
The sap-sucking pests didn't know what hit them, writes SIMON WEBSTER.
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.
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.
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.
Notes on Wood Chip Mulch
JUSTIN RUSSELL elaborates on the benefits of wood chip mulch to established fruit trees.
