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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

Zucchini Frame Update
Vegetables

Zucchini Frame Update

With wet and windy weather dominating, PHIL DUDMAN’s zucchini frame is proving it’s worth.

Organic Papaw Revival
Fruit & nuts

Organic Papaw Revival

Last winter was tough on papaws. PHIL DUDMAN shares his tips for getting your organic papaws back in shape.

Cooking with Organic Broccoli
Recipes

Cooking with Organic Broccoli

What to do with a bumper harvest of organic broccoli? PHIL DUDMAN shares some super recipes.

How to train organic zucchini/courgettes
Vegetables

How to train organic zucchini/courgettes

PHIL DUDMAN’s organic zucchinis have been framed, and he explains why.

How to grow organic ginger
Herbs & spices

How to grow organic ginger

Fresh organic ginger is expensive to buy, but incredibly easy to grow. PHIL DUDMAN shares his tips.

Spring vegie head start
Vegetables

Spring vegie head start

Gardeners in warm areas are busy planting out their organic spring crops. With a little protection, you can give seedlings a head start in cold areas too. PHIL DUDMAN, shares a few ideas for a simple homemade coldframe.

Mad about Kale
Vegetables

Mad about Kale

Ever since I saw Peter Cundall drinking boiled kale juice like an elixir of youth, I’ve been mad about growing and eating it myself, says PHIL DUDMAN.

Citrus: Recipes that make the most of your bounty
Organic solutions

Citrus: Recipes that make the most of your bounty

Citrus trees dripping with fruit? PHIL DUDMAN shares some recipes for preserving and cooking with organic citrus.

GYO breaking the law
Organic solutions

Mother of 6 faces jail for planting vegies

A Michigan women faces 93 days in jail for planting a vegetable garden in her front yard, reports PHIL DUDMAN

How to grow vegetables in Pots
Growing in pots

How to Grow Organic Container Crops

PHIL DUDMAN shares an idea for maximizing returns with container growing, along with his prized recipe for an organic potting mix that guarantees success every time.

What to do with too many organic pumpkins
Organic solutions

What to do with too many organic pumpkins

Pumpkins are one of those easy-grow organic crops that are incredibly prolific. PHIL DUDMAN shares his tips for storing your excess along with a warming pumpkin recipe for winter.

Nagami cumquat
Fruit & nuts

How to grow organic Nagami cumquat

Looking for a fruit tree that will thrive in a pot? Try a Nagami cumquat, says PHIL DUDMAN

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