Flower snatchers
Tue, 22/07/2014 - 2:59pmSTEVE PAYNE contemplates his profusely performing nasturtiums that have forgotten it is mid-winter.
Herbs & spices
Bush tea saves the day
Fri, 14/02/2014 - 9:31amAfter a hard morning gardening, a cup of bush tea makes a refreshing pick-me-up.
Chives
Fri, 25/10/2013 - 4:56pmSpring is such a lovely time in the garden with an abundance of flowers. Chives is a very useful and quietly pretty plant that is often overlooked amongst this profusion.
Herbal teas from the organic garden
Mon, 20/05/2013 - 2:39pmIf 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.
Plant coriander for winter
Wed, 11/04/2012 - 2:00pmDon’t fall for the myth that coriander loves to be grown in blazing hot sun during summer. JUSTIIN RUSSELL writes that the world’s most widely consumed herb does brilliantly in winter, even in the...
Heartsease
Sun, 25/03/2012 - 10:35pmViola tricolor; Commonly known as ‘heartsease’ or ‘Johnny-jump-up’, Viola tricolor is a cheery little annual guaranteed to brighten up the bleakest winter’s day.
Get going with garlic
Wed, 14/03/2012 - 9:33amGarlic is a winter crop in most areas, and if you live in warmer parts of the country, it pays to start planting now, says PHIL DUDMAN
When to Harvest Garlic?
Fri, 28/10/2011 - 10:15amTo harvest, or not to harvest? It can be tricky to know when garlic is ready to be dug up, but JUSTIN RUSSELL has a simple method that doesn't involve counting leaves, and ignores the theory of...
How to grow organic ginger
Tue, 30/08/2011 - 1:27pmFresh organic ginger is expensive to buy, but incredibly easy to grow. PHIL DUDMAN shares his tips.
How to grow organic garlic
Wed, 23/03/2011 - 11:15amAutumn is the time to be planting organic garlic. PHIL DUDMAN shares his tips for getting you started.