Recent articles by Justin Russell
Jobs for October
Time waits for no organic gardener. Spring marches on, and JUSTIN RUSSELL offers some tips for the month of October.
Away with the birds
JUSTIN RUSSELL writes that wildlife is an essential element of an organic garden, and birds in particular can play an important role in helping to control pests.
Tomato Tactics
Justin Russel suggests some natural methods of controlling two of the most common tomato problems: root knot nematodes and blossom end rot.
Flame Weeding
Controlling weeds is one of the major challenges facing organic gardeners. JUSTIN RUSSELL shares his his experiments with a gas powered flame weeder.
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.
Where’s the buzz
JUSTIN RUSSELL notices a lack of honey bees in his garden, and suggests a course of action to help local bee colonies thrive.
Purple Haze
After six months of nurturing, JUSTIN RUSSELL finally gets the chance to harvest Purple Sprouting broccoli. Was it worth the wait?
Asparagus Season
It’s asparagus season, and JUSTIN RUSSELL sings the praises of one the most delicious vegetables of spring.
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!
To Chit, or Not to Chit?
To chit or not to chit? That is the question for home growers at this time of the year, so JUSTIN RUSSELL explains the process of chtting, and outlines its benefits.
The Solution to Citrus Problems
What's wrong with my citrus tree? JUSTIN RUSSELL says that this is the most common question asked of garden writers, but the solution is simple. Read on to find out what it is.
The Great Divide
Lots of perennial food plants can be easily propagated by division of the root ball. JUSTIN RUSSELL explains how.