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The Power of Compost

Compost Making

Compost has lots of proven benefits for the garden. JUSTIN RUSSELL visits a historic property in Toowoomba and shares the story of an old eucalypt saved by a top dressing of remedial "black gold".

Masanobu Fukuoka’s spiritual revolution

SIMON WEBSTER looks at a legendary Japanese farmer in action.

How to Grow Organic Eggplant

Eggplant is the perfect summer crop for organic gardeners, but it doesn’t come without its challenges, says PHIL DUDMAN

Biochar Experiment - An Update

Dutch Cream Potatoes

Biochar has the potential to revolutionise gardening in a post carbon world. JUSTIN RUSSELL provides an update on an experiment using the product in his vegie garden to help grow a bumper crop of spuds.

Up the anti on composting

Summer brings an endless supply of composting material, so it’s time to get busy making as much as you can, says PHIL DUDMAN

Encouraging Aerobic Bacteria

Steaming Compost

A failed wastewater system reminds JUSTIN RUSSELL about the importance of aerobic bacteria in decomposing organic waste.

The Myth of Disease Resistance

Pierre de Ronsard rose

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.

Using biochar in the garden

Biochar Vegie Bed

In a previous post, Simon Webster reported on a proposal to build Australia's first electricty producing biochar plant. In this follow up post JUSTIN RUSSELL gives a run down on how you can use biochar in the garden.

Australia to get first biochar plant

Biochar could be good news for farmers, gardeners and our climate, reports SIMON WEBSTER.