Good Organic Gardening

Gardening with goodness at its heart — fresh, organic and fun. This magazine is 100% real. We are unashamedly earthy, reflecting the spirit and culture of people who just love to get their hands dirty. Our emphasis is on productive gardening. We just love the satisfaction of growing your own and finding new ways to bring produce to the table. The magazine includes features such as Amazing Gardens, Celebrity Chefs, Celebrity Gardeners, Clever Crops, Flavours of the month, Garden solutions, Kids Corner, Living Organics, Weekend Gardening, What’s New and a guide to What’s on Where.

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Good Organic Gardening

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THE Grapevine • ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS AND UPDATES COMPILED BY JO IMMIG

What’s hot RIGHT NOW • PRESENTING SOME STUNNING-LOOKING PLANTS THAT WILL MAKE EXCELLENT ADDITIONS TO YOUR GARDEN AT THIS TIME OF YEAR

FIRST-AID DAISY • WITH MANY TRADITIONAL MEDICINAL USES INCLUDING AS AN ANALGESIC, ARNICA HAS OTHER APPLICATIONS AS WELL

BITTER ORANGE • THE FAMOUSLY TART SEVILLE ORANGE IS WIDELY USED IN THE KITCHEN AND IN PARTICULAR FOR MAKING MARMALADE

Peas on Earth • THERE’S NOTHING BETTER THAN TO STAND IN THE GARDEN AND EAT THIS SWEET GREEN LEGUME STRAIGHT FROM THE VINE

EVERGREENS • THE ANCIENT BRASSICAS KNOWN AS COLLARD GREENS ARE ONE OF THE OLDEST FOODS IN HUMAN HISTORY

CHILL WITH DILL • THIS AROMATIC HERB NOT ONLY ADDS A SUBTLE ANISEED NOTE TO DISHES BUT ALSO MAKES A SOOTHING TEA

HORT WITH HEART • THIS HORTICULTURAL WIZ AND BROADCASTER HAS PLANTED AN ORGANIC FOREST IN SUBURBAN FREMANTLE

THE TASTE OF TRADITION • A GARDENER CREATES A PLOT THAT HONOURS HIS HOMELAND CUISINE AS WELL AS THE PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN

A GOOD CONNECTION • FOOD CONNECT WAS FOUNDED BY A FORMER FARMER TO ENSURE FAIRER OUTCOMES FOR BOTH SUPPLIERS AND PURCHASERS OF FOOD

MOON PLANTING

TIME TO PLANT • CHECK YOUR CLIMATE ZONE TO FIND OUT ALL THE LOVELY WINTER CROPS THAT CAN POPULATE YOUR PATCH

HARD TO BEET • SILVERBEET OR SPINACH? LET’S CLEAR UP THE CONFUSION SURROUNDING THESE DELICIOUS, NUTRITIOUS GREENS

THE GENTLE HERB • THOUGH EASY TO GROW, CHERVIL NEEDS CAREFUL TENDING BUT WILL REWARD YOU WITH ITS SUBTLE FLAVOUR

GOLD COINS • SMALL, NEAT AND TANGY, CUMQUATS ARE PRODUCTIVE AND ORNAMENTAL, ESPECIALLY AS POTTED PLANTS

PEACH PERFECT • SINGING THE PRAISES OF THE JUICIEST, TASTIEST, FUZZIEST FRUIT OF THEM ALL

GOING NUTS • LET’S CELEBRATE A SELECTION OF THE BEST NUT TREES FOR YOUR BACKYARD

Ultra violet • RANGING IN COLOUR FROM BLUE TO PINK TO PURPLE, LAVENDER IS PRIZED FOR ITS FRAGRANT OIL AS WELL AS ITS GOOD LOOKS

Shades of winter • EVERGREEN NATIVE PLANTS BRING NECTAR AND A WELCOME SPLASH OF COLOUR TO THE WINTER GARDEN

A DIY to grow on you • CREATING LIVING ART IS REWARDING AND OFFERS ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES. HERE ARE TWO SIMPLE OPTIONS FOR THE BEGINNER

URBAN NATIVES • LAST ISSUE WE TALKED ABOUT PROVIDING HABITAT FOR BEES AND BIRDS. THIS TIME WE’RE LOOKING OUT FOR MARSUPIALS AND MONOTREMES IN AND AROUND OUR CITIES

Let’s work together • INTRODUCING BENEFICIAL SPECIES INTO A GARDEN CREATES POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH PLANTS, PROMOTES NATURAL PEST CONTROL AND IMPROVES NUTRIENT CYCLING

Show birds • NOISY, NARCISSISTIC AND NAUGHTY, PEAFOWL ARE THE SHOWOFFS OF THE POULTRY WORLD

THE GROWTH OF THE MICROFARM • A TASMANIAN FARMER SHOWS THAT WITH THE RIGHT MANAGEMENT A SMALL HOLDING CAN REAP BIG RESULTS

THINGS TO DO IN MAY • ENJOY THE CHANGING SEASON AS TREES COLOUR, NIGHTS BECOME COOLER AND DAYS GET SHORTER

THINGS TO DO IN JUNE • AT THE ONSET OF WINTER WHEN THE GARDEN GOES DORMANT IT’S TIME TO START PLANTING FOR SPRING AND SUMMER

FRESH AND LOCAL • THESE FRUIT AND VEG...