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Phil Dudman

Horticultural editor
Our horticultural editor, Phil has been writing and presenting about all things gardening since 1998! He is a trained horticulturalist and landscape designer who likes to teach easy ways to grow organic food. He shares his knowledge through the magazine, gardening workshops and tours and hosting a gardening talkback show on ABC Local Radio.
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Recent articles by Phil Dudman

How to Grow Organic Lychees
Fruit & nuts

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.

How to harvest and store onions
Preserving & fermented

How to harvest and store onions

With the right pre and post-harvest treatment, your homegrown organic onions will store for months. PHIL DUDMAN shares his tips and experiences.

Asparagus and beef involtini with heirloom cherry tomatoes.
Recipes

Asparagus royale

While its crisp, crunchy spears have long been coveted by royalty the world over, asparagus is a no-fuss prolific crop that makes for some tasty modern-day fare, say PHIL DUDMAN and JULIE RAY.

How to prepare for summer organic gardening
Troubleshooting

How to prepare for summer organic gardening

Summer in the organic garden can pose its challenges, particularly in hot areas. PHIL DUDMAN shares a few tips for staying cool and keeping crops productive.

How to control tomato caterpillar
Pests & diseases

How to control tomato caterpillar

PHIL DUDMAN describes his latest organic strategy for controlling tomato caterpillar

Growing Organic Mangoes
Fruit & nuts

Growing Organic Mangoes

If you love mango, then brace yourself for a bumper crop this year. PHIL DUDMAN explains why ‘this could be the year’ and shares his tips for planting and growing organic mangoes in small backyards.

Pollinating zucchinis
Organic solutions

Pollinating zucchinis

Wondering why your zucchinis won’t develop properly? The garden guru PHIL DUDMAN helps you solve this problem.Watch how to ensure that your flowers develop fruit, by pollinating them yourself.

Pumpkins Calling
Vegetables

Pumpkins Calling

They’re easy to grow and just as easy to store. If you love your pumpkins boiled, baked or blended, then now is the time to plan your summer crop, says PHIL DUDMAN

Tips for growing the best organic beetroot
Fruit & nuts

Tips for growing the best organic beetroot

Spring is the primetime for planting beetroot right across Australia. Phil Dudman shares his organic planting and growing tips.

Need inspiration for your cucumber yields? Read on!
Vegetables

Growing organic cucumbers

Cucumbers are easy to grow organically and don’t need much room, and now’s the time to get planting, even in cooler areas, says PHIL DUDMAN

10 Top Reasons for Going Organic
Organic homes

10 Top Reasons for Going Organic

If you’re not already convinced, here are PHIL DUDMAN’S top 10 reasons for growing your own organic food. Spread it around!

Protecting vegies from the cold
Troubleshooting

Protecting vegies from the cold

As July temperatures plummet, PHIL DUDMAN shares some tips for safeguarding sensitive crops.

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