New seed security threat March 2018 A review of the import of brassica seed is a threat to small farmers, seed suppliers and our nation's food sovereignty, says Justin Russell.
Secret to an organic lawn December 2016 In organic circles, lawns are oft seen as unsustainable. But it's possible to grow one organically, says JUSTIN RUSSELL.
Agrarian paradise April 2014 A veteran of hundreds of garden visits, JUSTIN RUSSELL finds fresh inspiration at Tasmania's Agrarian Kitchen.
Learn farming skills January 2014 A series of workshops in Sydney aims to give permaculture students some hands-on rural know-how, SIMON WEBSTER reports.
Learn from Holmgren and Savory June 2013 Permaculture legend David Holmgren and holistic management guru Allan Savory are sharing their wisdom, writes SIMON WEBSTER.
Give persimmons a chance April 2013 Persimmon season has arrived, and JUSTIN RUSSELL suggests that people give the misunderstood fruit a second chance.
Rainbow connection March 2013 JUSTIN RUSSELL tells the story of the heirloom vegie poster boy, Rainbow Chard.
Outlaw plants March 2013 JUSTIN RUSSELL challenges the notion that all weeds are pests, and makes cordial with one of his favourite outlaw plants.
Grass clipping fatigue February 2013 After surviving a second deluge in two years, JUSTIN RUSSELL deals with overgrown lawns, and a flood of grass clippings.
Stop the rot January 2013 JUSTIN RUSSELL gives the low down on the fungal disease brown rot, and suggests some simple control measures.