To harvest, or not to harvest? It can be tricky to know when garlic is ready to be dug up, but JUSTIN RUSSELL has a simple method that doesn't involve counting leaves, and ignores the theory of set planting and harvesting dates.
Plants & Vegetables
Homemade organic sprays to kill aphids on garlic
The sap-sucking pests didn't know what hit them, writes SIMON WEBSTER.
The Myth of Disease Resistance
Could a new super-rose that is totally resistant to blackspot be a good fit for organic gardeners. JUSTIN RUSSELL argues that there are other virtues to look for in plants beyond the obvious.
Zucchini Frame Update
With wet and windy weather dominating, PHIL DUDMAN’s zucchini frame is proving it’s worth.
The Need for Speed
If you're not careful, the spring planting window can quickly come and go, leaving the vegie garden short on home grown food. Thank goodness for fast growing crops that produce a yield in a matter of weeks, not months, writes JUSTIN RUSSELL.
Experiments in Tomato Growing
Tomatoes are almost everyone's summer favourite, but they can be temperamental plants to grow. JUSTIN RUSSELL wonders whether gardeners over-cultivate tomatoes, and plans an experiment in leaving the plants to their own devices.
Confessions of a weather watcher
JUSTIN RUSSELL explains why it's okay to be a "weather nerd", and describes his system for recording the rainfall and temperature in his cool climate garden.
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 harvest is a net gain
SIMON WEBSTER celebrates a win over the caterpillars.
