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.
Winter
Rainbow Connection
JUSTIN RUSSELL tells the story of the heirloom vegie poster boy, Rainbow Chard.
Putting Down Roots
The best time to sow winter veg is now, in mid-summer. JUSTIN RUSSELL shares his tips for sowing carrots and parsnips.
The Green Rhubarb Blues
Have you got the green rhubarb blues? JUSTIN RUSSELL offers some tips on how you can grown red rhubarb, and why it's one of his all-time favourite plants.
Manure in, compost out
A local produce swap can produce some interesting outcomes. JUSTIN RUSSELL shares his excitement about scoring a few bags of...horse manure - perfect for making compost.
A berry good year
PETER CUNDALL provides a quick guide to growing juicy berryfruit.
“Here are the methods I use to grow great crops of different types of hardy berryfruit - raspberries, loganberries, jostaberries, blackcurrants and strawberries, to name a few.”
Garden Jobs for Late Winter
Late winter is no time to rest on your laurels. According to JUSTIN RUSSELL, it's one of the busiest times of the year with plenty to do before spring. Let's get cracking!
The Great Divide
Lots of perennial food plants can be easily propagated by division of the root ball. JUSTIN RUSSELL explains how.
Time to build healthy soil
Late winter is the perfect time to build healthy soil. JUSTIN RUSSELL writes about composting and using green manure.
Protecting vegies from the cold
As July temperatures plummet, PHIL DUDMAN shares some tips for safeguarding sensitive crops.
