Recent articles by Justin Russell
Arc de Cucumis
JUSTIN RUSSELL takes a leaf out of Phil Dudman's book and grows his cucumbers on a reinforcing mesh trellis.
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.
Apples for Christmas
JUSTIN RUSSELL picks his first apples of the season, and offers a cheery Christmas recipe using the fruit.
What to do in December and January
JUSTIN RUSSELL'S suggestions for what to do in the organic garden during December and January.
Shelter from the storm
JUSTIN RUSSELL reflects on the latest round of climate talks at Doha, and the implications of dangerous global warming for gardeners.
Apricot Season
Early summer is stonefruit season in many parts of Australia, and JUSTIN RUSSELL eagerly anticipates a bumper crop of apricots.
Home Grown Wheat
A mini-plot of wheat at Pete’s Patch in Hobart's Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens has JUSTIN RUSSELL inspired to try home grain growing at his place.
Reviving lost horticultural crafts
Lost horticultural crafts such as hedgelaying are being revived at a historic Tasmanian farm. JUSTIN RUSSELL reports.
A visit to Pete’s Patch, Hobart
JUSTIN RUSSELL visits Pete's Patch, the food garden made famous by Peter Cundall at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.
What to do in November
JUSTIN RUSSELL's suggestions of what to do in the organic garden during November.
Protecting crops through exclusion
JUSTIN RUSSELL spends an afternoon using the exclusion technique to protect his fruit trees from marauding pests.
Tips for Fruit Fly Season
Fancy growing organic fruit in an area infested with fruit fly? It is possible, and JUSTIN RUSSELL shows how it can be done.