
Micro meals for chooks

Microgreens may be small on size but they are big on benefits for chooks, writes PENNY WOODWARD.

Happy accidents

A crop of self-sown salad leaves in JUSTIN RUSSELL's garlic patch has him reflecting on happy accidents in the garden.

Making the cut

In the coming months it will be time to start thinking about pruning. Phil Dudman takes you through the process for citrus trees.

Take your chooks and run!

When bushfires threatened guest blogger JACQUELINE SPEDDING decided to up chooks and run!

Help them in the heat

PENNY WOODWARD explains that animals and birds suffer in the heat too.

7 keys to healthy soil

Healthy soil is the cornerstone of organic gardening. Read on for the keys to ensuring your soil is at its bests.

Summer prune fruit trees

For a bumper crop of fruit next summer, prune deciduous fruit trees now. JUSTIN RUSSELL explains how.

Jobs for January

Summertime, and the gardening's easy. JUSTIN RUSSELL lists his jobs for January, including tips on slug control, safe use of pyrethrum sprays and backyard geese.

What to do in December

Summer's here! JUSTIN RUSSELL gets the garden in party mode, offers tips for summer plant feeding, and suggests ways to enjoy a well-earned siesta under a shady tree.

Poultry planning

Want to get the most out of your feathered friends? JUSTIN RUSSELL gives you tips for managing chooks in an organic backyard.

Mulches and mulching

As the weather warms up and before soils dry out, organic gardeners are laying mulch. But why do we mulch and what can we use?