Recent articles by Peter Cundall
What is Organics?
Gardening legend Peter Cundall outlines the principles of growing organically – a choice many gardeners are making today, wanting to grow healthier food for their family, and to contribute to a healthy planet.
Apple of Peter’s eye
In Australia we can grow heritage apple trees from the subtropics to the snow, although most varieties grow and fruit better in cooler regions. Here's some favourites to try.
A life-giving revolution
In our 100th issue, Peter Cundall reflects on the organic growing movement and its role in countering the destructive effects of industrial agriculture.
On fruit patrol
There can be some nasty pests and diseases in the summer orchard.Try Peter Cundall's trusted control methods.
It’s elementary
Elements and trace elements are essential to plant health, so deficiencies can lead to a wide range of plant problems, writes Peter Cundall.
Viva la revolution!
Peter Cundall celebrates the organic ‘revolution’ and invites you to join him in growing food in your urban space.
Kale is king
Easy to grow and a rich food source – could anything be better than growing your own organic kale, asks PETER CUNDALL.
Life Lessons
PETER CUNDALL reflects on his lifelong journey of learning about organic gardening.As a child during the Great Depression of the 1930s, I grew vegetables organically, but didn’t know it. In those days, few people knew what organics was all about anyway. And artificial fertilisers and poisonous sprays were unaffordable, so my little patch remained pure.
Turnips & Parsnips
PETER CUNDALL says easy-to-grow ‘old-fashioned’ turnips and parsnips are back in vogue with their distinctive flavours and textures.