In Season

What to do in June

Raspberry Pruning

Welcome to winter! Check out JUSTIN RUSSELL's tips for some warming outdoor work in the garden during June.

What to plant in June

Galilee Spinach

The cold is biting in the south, and conditions are perfect foor planting in the north. Here's JUSTIN RUSSELL's tips for what you can plant in June, wherever you are in Australia.

Autumn glories

Autumn Blackberry Foliage

JUSTIN RUSSELL is stopped in his tracks by the autumn foliage of some undervalued edible plants.

In your patch - May 2013

Cath from Central West has sent in some great photos of her backyard garden.

We love seeing what’s growing in your patch! Keep the photos coming and email them to organicgardener@your.abc.net.au

Gardening Jobs for May

Chive Divisions

Autumn is nearly over, and winter is nipping at it’s heels. Here’s JUSTIN RUSSELL’s list of jobs to do in anticipation of colder weather.

Give Persimmons a Chance

Persimmon orchard

Persimmon season has arrived, and JUSTIN RUSSELL suggests that people give the misunderstood fruit a second chance.

What to do in April

Leafy Greens

April brings a noticable change in season in many parts of Australia. With winter closing in, JUSTIN RUSSELL offers some ideas on what to plant, harvest and tend during mid-autumn.

In your patch - April 2013

Our readers are making the most of the last of the summer sunshine.

This luscious produce was grown in the garden of Vicki from Victoria, while in NSW, Roxana has set up a balcony garden using recycled materials.

See their photos, and find out more…

Rainbow Connection

Rainbow Chard

JUSTIN RUSSELL tells the story of the heirloom vegie poster boy, Rainbow Chard.

Outlaw Plants

Elderberry

JUSTIN RUSSELL challenges the notion that all weeds are pests, and makes cordial with one of his favourite outlaw plants.