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Justin Russell

Justin Russell

Recent articles by Justin Russell

Sweetcorn
What to plant

What to plant in December

Want to know the secret to an extended summer harvest season? Read on for Justin Russell's December planting suggestions.

Corn Seedlings
What to plant

Vegie crops to plant in October

Looking for something productive to do this weekend? Check out Justin Russell's October plantings.

Bean Seed
Build your garden

September: time to start planting seeds

Justin Russell's ideas for what to plant in September, wherever you garden in Australia.

'Glass gem' heirloom corn
What to plant

Corn fights back

The world of heirloom corn is worth investigating so you can grow them in your own backyard.

Mustard Greens
What to plant

What to plant in July

Depending on your climate, July's either a great month to plant vegies, or a time to hibernate.

Broadforking
Organic life

On regenerative farming and gardening

Is the term 'regenerative' in danger of becoming a new buzzword? Justin Russell investigates.

Shade Trees
Maintenance

Gardening jobs for May

Justin Russell suggests two jobs to do this month to help your garden deal with a changing climate. 

Pea shoots
Vegetables

Pea shoots and leaves

Autumn is prime pea-growing time, not just for pods but for shoots as well. Justin Russell has the lowdown.

Sharpening secateurs
Organic solutions

How to sharpen your tools

Well-maintained tools make gardening jobs safer and easier. Justin Russell shows how to keep them sharp.

Autumn Light
Maintenance

Gardening jobs for April

With its golden light and pleasant working conditions, autumn is a magical time of the year to be gardener, says Justin Russell.

Grow your own vegetables
What to plant

What to plant in April

With summer heat starting to fizzle across most of the country, Justin Russell says it's a great time to plant!

Crimson Broad Beans
Basics

April planting ideas

Mid-autumn is a lovely time to plant some seeds for a winter harvest. Check out Justin Russell's April planting guide.

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