Time to build healthy soil

Late winter is the perfect time to build healthy soil. JUSTIN RUSSELL writes about composting and using green manure.

How to make your own seed raising mix

Raising seedlings is an important part organic vegetable gardening and to do it well, you need a quality seed raising mix. There’s no need to be spending good money on commercial product when you can make your own for less, says PHIL DUDMAN

Biochar Experiment – An Update

Biochar has the potential to revolutionise gardening in a post carbon world. JUSTIN RUSSELL provides an update on an experiment using the product in his vegie garden to help grow a bumper crop of spuds.

Boost fertility with green manure

Green manures are the cheapest and easiest way to build fertility in the food producing garden.