Turnips and parsnips – they’re back!Turnips and parsnips are not only back in vogue with their distinctive flavours and textures, but they are also super easy to grow, writes Peter Cundall.Fabulous figsPenny Woodward says that with the scarcity of fresh figs to buy these days, they are the perfect fruit tree fororganic home gardens.A good brewQuality compost teas are the essence of organic gardening. Simon Webster reveals how to make a top brew, plus build your own brewer.Action: Digging itJerry Coleby-Williams says it’s time to plan your crop rotation and improve the soil for the cooler months.Basics: WeedsPhil Dudman shares strategies for eradicating problem weeds such as nutgrass, oxalis and onion weed.Harvest Special: Yield ahead!Make the most of a bumper end-of-season crop by turning just-picked produce into preserves and dried fruit to beenjoyed year-round. Julie Ray and Phil Dudman explain how, plus tasty recipes to try.Life: Permaculture providersThe remarkable property of permaculture pioneers Graham and Annemarie Brookman produces more than 160 varieties of fruit, vegies and nuts. By Simon Webster.People: Shedding some lightThe Men’s Shed movement provides a place for friendship,community gardening and better wellbeing, writesLinda Cockburn.Poultry: Herbs in the coopPaul Healy says herbs are great plants for chook health, but some cope better than others in and around dusty chook yards, plus he profiles the Leghorn breed.Child: State of playKylie McGregor looks at the importance of outdoor play and why children should be swapping screen time for ‘green’ time.
