Summer

What's summer without basil?

February 2015

JUSTIN RUSSELL pleads the case for growing a big patch of basil in the summer garden.

November 2018

Want to know the secret to an extended summer harvest season? Read on for Justin Russell's December planting suggestions.

February 2017

Gardening is a happiness booster, says JUSTIN RUSSELL. Check out his February tips.

November 2016

Time in the garden can be hard to find during the silly season. Try JUSTIN RUSSELL's tips for quick garden jobs this December.

February 2015

Despite wearying of summer and longing for autumn, JUSTIN RUSSELL gets stuck into some February pruning.

January 2015

An epic blackberry crop has JUSTIN RUSSELL convinced that growing your own food is about abundance, not scarcity.

December 2014

Christmas wouldn't be complete without cherries, but for a sour twist, JUSTIN RUSSELL suggests trying Morello cherries.

October 2014

Capsicums are heat loving summer vegies that look and taste great with the right care, says JUSTIN RUSSELL.

February 2014

PENNY WOODWARD explains that animals and birds suffer in the heat too.

January 2014

With many parts of Australia as dry as a bone JUSTIN RUSSELL offers tips for keeping your garden hydrated, along with lots more late summer action.