Salad greens that survive the wet

Choosing the right plants is crucial to producing food during a wet summer, says SIMON WEBSTER.

How to control tomato caterpillars

PHIL DUDMAN explains how to control tomato caterpillars in an organic garden using eco friendly products.

On the Spice Trail

There’s no need to wait for spices to arrive via ancient trade routes. In the right climate you can grow your own and savour the heady fragrance and flavours of a fresh harvest. NICK ROMANOWSKI whets our appetite.

Getting diligent about disease

Regular checks and clean ups are the key to keeping diseases at bay, especially during wet weather, writes PHIL DUDMAN

Go kumara go

If you struggle to grow decent crop of spuds in the summer then why don’t you try sweet potato, says PHIL DUDMAN, and now is the time to get planting.

Organic weed control

If you are looking for ways to avoid chemicals in your garden, check out these tips for controlling weeds without using poisons.

Add molasses to your pest control kit

Molasses makes a handy addition to any gardener’s pest control kit. You can use it to manage chewing pests like caterpillars as well as root knot nematodes. Here's how.

Snail patrol: simple ways to control these pest

Recent rains in many parts of the country have helped to unleash a stampede of snails. Here's some simple organic controls to help protect your crops from these marauding invaders.

Cool season favourite: English spinach

Of all the spinach options, English spinach has the superior flavour and texture, and the cool season is the best time to plant in most parts of Australia.

Caterpillar alert!

Cabbages, broccoli, cauliflower and Asian greens are popular cool season crops that can all fall victims to hungry caterpillars. Try these organic solutions to protect your plants.

Grow kangkong for leafy greens all year round

Looking for a green leafy vegetable that will give you a healthy harvest any time of year? Kangkong is a good choice, especially for busy city gardeners with limited space.

A vegetable to invest in

Asparagus is a tough, rewarding, long-term vegetable that, once established, will give many years of nutritious spears, writes PENNY WOODWARD.