Recent articles by Phil Dudman
Why won’t my seedlings grow?
Our horticultural experts answer a common question for gardeners who are trying to start their plants from seed: why won't my seedlings grow?
Five tips to ensure tomato growing success
With the right care, these juicy, flavour-packed fruits can thrive in your garden, providing fresh produce all season long. These five organic growing tips will get you started.
Grow more with climbing frames
Training plants up a climbing frame will help you grow more in a limited space and get higher returns at harvest time.
Cure for curly citrus
Wondering why your citrus leaves look so unhealthy? Discover what happens when citrus leafminer attacks your plants and natural solutions to protect your fruit trees.
Grow Phil Dudman’s favourite
Our horticultural editor Phil Dudman has discovered a new gardening joy: brussels sprouts.
Which manure is best?
Asking yourself whether chook poo or that bag of horse manure a friend has offered you for free is what you need? Consider these points first.
Take your pick for your kitchen: early winter 2024
Now is a good time to see if your limes, cauliflower and ginger are ready to be put to use in your kitchen.
How to keep your lemon tree in shape
You don’t have to prune a lemon tree, but a little trimming every year will help manage its size and shape, writes horticultural editor, Phil Dudman.
Take your harvest pick: Autumn 2024
Now is the time to see if you can fill your harvest basket with these tasty picks.
Tropical fruits you can grow in your backyard
Tropical fruits thrive in summer, which is also a good time to plant and establish them before the cool weather arrives. Phil Dudman profiles some of the popular choices.
Success with seedlings
If you think raising your own vegies from seed is too hard, or you’ve tried it with limited success, don’t give up! Phil Dudman is here to offer some help.
Organic pest control: start here
Pests and diseases are to be expected, but one way to keep them at bay is to plant the right crops at the right time, writes Phil Dudman.