A dying buzz

Climate disruption and insecticides known as neonics are proving a deadly combination for bees, writes DR REESE HALTER.

How to grow the versatile turnip

It's time we turned the spotlight back onto the humble turnip, writes Justin Russell.

7 keys to healthy soil

Healthy soil is the cornerstone of organic gardening. Read on for the keys to ensuring your soil is at its bests.

Make mine mango

Choosing the right variety and practising regular pruning will ensure marvellous home-grown mangoes, writes Phil Dudman.

Home-made pest remedies

Homemade White Oil Take an empty jar or plastic bottle, pour in a cup of ordinary cooking oil and ¼ cup of dishwashing liquid. Give it a good shake – you’ll see it turn white. That’s your white oil concentrate.  Label the container with the correct dilution rate – ‘one tablespoon per litre of water’. […]

Herbal teas from the organic garden

If the cold, winter days are making you feel a little run down, then maybe a warm cup of tea made from some regular garden herbs is just the thing to lift your spirits, writes PHIL DUDMAN.

Growing Organic Mangoes

If you love mango, then brace yourself for a bumper crop this year. PHIL DUDMAN explains why ‘this could be the year’ and shares his tips for planting and growing organic mangoes in small backyards.

Cooking with Organic Broccoli

What to do with a bumper harvest of organic broccoli? PHIL DUDMAN shares some super recipes.

How to train organic zucchini/courgettes

PHIL DUDMAN’s organic zucchinis have been framed, and he explains why.

Mad about Kale

Ever since I saw Peter Cundall drinking boiled kale juice like an elixir of youth, I’ve been mad about growing and eating it myself, says PHIL DUDMAN.

How to make straw bale gardens

They must be the ultimate in lazy gardening. PHIL DUDMAN explains how to turn a simple straw bale into a productive organic garden in seconds flat.

Give chokos a go

Chokos are at their productive peak, but there must be more to cooking them than smothering them in white sauce. PHIL DUDMAN puts the challenge to his foodie buddy Julie Ray.