Calamondins and Kumquats
Wed, 23/05/2012 - 4:05pmThere is all sorts of confusion over citrus names, with kumquats and calamondins being prime examples. JUSTIN RUSSELL gives a run down on the smallest members of the citrus tribe.
Fruits & nuts
Growing Organic Strawberries
Wed, 18/04/2012 - 2:39pmNothing beats organically grown strawberries for flavour and in many parts of the country, particularly warmer zones, autumn is the time to be starting a strawberry patch, or...
Fabulous figs
Sun, 25/03/2012 - 9:26pmFresh figs are hard to find at markets and grocers, making them an ideal fruit tree for home gardens, says PENNY WOOWARD.
Going Nuts for Almonds
Fri, 09/03/2012 - 10:41amWith his almond crop harvested, JUSTIN RUSSELL has high hopes for an even better harvest next summer from his single, self pollinating tree.
My First Figs
Tue, 14/02/2012 - 10:13amPHIL DUDMAN has found figs delightfully easy to grow in the wet subtropics, despite everything he was told.
In Praise of Feijoas
Fri, 27/01/2012 - 10:25amFeijoas are a tough and adaptable plant for the organic home garden. JUSTIN RUSSELL sings the praises of this myrtle relative and its delicious fruit.
How to harvest corn
Fri, 20/01/2012 - 11:11amDoes your sweet corn look ripe for the picking? JUSTIN RUSSELL shares his tips on how to harvest, cook and eat the perfect cob.
Blackberry Season
Thu, 15/12/2011 - 3:41pmUnlike their wild, uncouth cousins, thornless blackberries are far more refined and oh so delicious. JUSTIN RUSSELL extolls the virtues of this underappreciated cool climate fruit.
How to grow organic edible figs
Tue, 13/12/2011 - 2:35pmHomegrown figs are so mind-blowingly sweet and delicious. PHIL DUDMAN shares his organic secrets for growing the best with tips for dealing with typical pests.
Organic watermelon frame 2
Wed, 07/12/2011 - 2:54pmThings are progressing well with PHIL DUDMAN’s trial watermelon frame. It’s a great way to grow lots of organic watermelons in small spaces.