Recent articles by Justin Russell
Planning your garden
It's a good idea to do what is called succession planting so you don't end up with too little or too much of the vegies you love best. Here's how to go about it.
Chill factor
Lots of vegies love the cold and are sweeter for a frost. Here's how to take advantage of this while also protecting plants.
Build a garden not a bunker
How a well-loved edible garden can provide resilience, nourishment and productivity in a changing world. Just plant these foods.
Bush foods – good for you and the environment
Bush foods are a good option to plant in your garden, especially as they are adapted to our hot climate and are often rich in nutrients.
Making every part count
Making the most of root to leaf edibility is an idea that has been used for generations by frugal kitchens. Winter soups are just the start!
How to grow beetroot
Beetroot comes in a variety of colours and shapes: there is much more to this vegie than the standard red/purple types. You can also grow it yourself.
Cool-season pruning
Before you start pruning, there's a few things you need to consider, writes Justin Russell.
Greenhouse growing
You can use a structure such as a greenhouse to modify climate conditions, says Justin Russell, protecting plants or extending the growing season for cold-sensitive crops.
It’s a jungle in here
Our living rooms are being taken over by plants – and it’s good for us in many different ways! Justin Russell shares his indoor plant care tips to help you get started.
What to plant in February
It's horrid weather for planting, says Justin Russell, but try to get some winter crop seeds sown into punnets.
What to plant in January
Justin Russell reminds us that the summer solstice has passed and the sun is lowering in the sky.
Getting intensive
Justin Russell investigates a selection of tools and equipment for ambitious gardeners and aspiring market gardens