Recent articles by Phil Dudman
Coriander pesto
If you love coriander, it’s hard to imagine you could ever have too much in the garden, but when you do, you could turn it into a delicious coriander pesto, writes PHIL DUDMAN.
Stop the rot – how to control pawpaw fruit rot organically
Fruit rots are the curse of organic pawpaw growing. PHIL DUDMAN suggests some simple organic controls and cures.
Lime-based whitewash
Here is Phil Dudman’s explanation of how to make a whitewash to protect fruit tree trunks.
Herbal teas from the organic garden
If the cold, winter days are making you feel a little run down, then maybe a warm cup of tea made from some regular garden herbs is just the thing to lift your spirits, writes PHIL DUDMAN.
How to control ants organically
Ants can be a real nuisance inside the home, but there’s no need to use highly toxic insecticides to control them, writes PHIL DUDMAN. Read on for some simple organic ant control strategies.
Action diary for Autumn
PHIL DUDMAN says autumn is action time in the organic garden and lists the must-do jobs.
Winter Veg – Get Planting!
Prepare winter crops now to maximize your potential harvest, writes PHIL DUDMAN
How to graft citrus
If you’d like to try your hand at grafting fruit trees, then have a go at citrus. It’s easy to do and allows you to grow a greater variety of fruit in less space, writes PHIL DUDMAN.
Celebrate summer with peaches
Join PHIL DUDMAN and JULIE RAY to celebrate the best of summer’s organic bounty with this festive fare featuring plump, perfect peaches.
Too hot? Grow microgreens
If it’s getting too hot for growing your favourite leafy greens and herbs in the garden, then try growing your own organic microgreens in pots, writes PHIL DUDMAN
How to solve problems with passionfruit
Got a passionfruit vine that’s giving you grief? Garden writer PHIL DUDMAN helps to unravel some of the most common hitches.
How to Grow Organic Lychees
December marks the beginning of the Lychee season in Australia. PHIL DUDMAN shares his love for this delicious subtropical fruit along with his organic tips for growing them.