Try our easy-to-use planting guide
What to plant

Try our easy-to-use planting guide

Create a planting calendar for your patch in three steps! Select a climate zone, pick your plants, then click a button for a 12-month plan!

Purple cabbage
What to plant

What to plant in February

It's horrid weather for planting, says Justin Russell, but try to get some winter crop seeds sown into punnets.

Spade and gloved hand
Propagating

Planting seedlings

There are some ways, says Penny Woodward, to ensure that summer planted seedlings stay alive.

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.

Nature strip vegie garden.
Organic life

Food for one (and all)

Karen Sutherland explores the etiquette of growing (and harvesting) food on a nature strip, with simple ideas for keeping neighbours happy.

Golden nugget
Organic solutions

Pint-sized pumpkins

JUSTIN RUSSELL lists his top four mini pumpkin varieties that are big in colour and flavour, but compact in size and space needs.

Purple caulis a bright idea
Organic solutions

Purple caulis a bright idea

SIMON WEBSTER uncovers a brassy brassica.