Broadforking
Organic life

On regenerative farming and gardening

Is the term 'regenerative' in danger of becoming a new buzzword? Justin Russell investigates.

Peter Cundall
Organic life

A life-giving revolution

In our 100th issue, Peter Cundall reflects on the organic growing movement and its role in countering the destructive effects of industrial agriculture.

Climbing Beans
What to plant

What to plant in October

Not sure whether to plant a pumpkin or a pommelo in October? Check out Justin Russell's seasonal spring guide.

avocado
Organic solutions

‘ava go at avocados

They may be fussy plants but homegrown avocados will pay you back big time, says JUSTIN RUSSELL.

coconut & mint face scrub
Organic solutions

Make your own natural face scrub

Forget environmentally unfriendly microbeads, here's REBECCA SULLIVAN's recipe for a natural face scrub.

cosmos
Flowers, shrubs & trees

Fill your garden with colour

Add colour and aroma to your garden with these top-performing flowers.

ripening pineapple
Organic solutions

She’ll be pineapples

The main requirement for growing your own sweet, juicy pineapples is a little patience, writes PHIL DUDMAN.

nesting hen
Organic solutions

Off the lay?

Chooks laying yet? It’s the question on everyone’s lips as spring approaches, writes JESSAMY MILLER.

Plastic is a massive environmental problem.
Organic solutions

Say no to plastic bags

Plastic bags are a whale of a problem for the environment, writes SIMON WEBSTER.

A Greek organic odyssey
Organic solutions

A Greek organic odyssey

Travel with photographer Mary Canning as she embarks on a big fat Greek farm tour of the stunning island of Lipsi.

how safe is glyphosate?
Organic solutions

The truth about glyphosate

It is a globally used herbicide but the UK Soil Association is questioning its safety, writes SIMON WEBSTER.

weeping elm
Organic life

In your branches

Read the winning entries for our "tree stories" competition.