The importance of using mulch and saving seeds

If you are an Organic Gardener reader, you know there are many essential tools we like to use in our gardens. Mulch is one of them, as is saving seeds. Here's why.

Gardening tips to beat the heat

Water is the key to helping the plants in your vegie patch thrive during the hot months, so follow these easy to implement ideas and help your plants survive.

Feeding fruit trees & bulbs

From daffodils and jonquils to almonds and plums, it's time to for a good feed to keep them happy.

Safe shredding

If you have a garden full of trees, shrubs and vigorously growing perennials, all of which need to be pruned back, a shredder will come in handy.

Mulching pots

As the weather warms up Penny Woodward explains why it's good to mulch your pots.

Conserving moisture

Some tips from PENNY WOODWARD to keep your garden alive if you are away for a few days and during very hot weather.

Herbicide alert

It’s crucial to know the source of manure or mulch you use says PENNY WOODWARD.

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?

Unmulched corn takes a battering

Mulch proves just champion in a storm, reports SIMON WEBSTER.