Crop Rotation Article reproduced with permission from Mark Peoples from Earth guide 1977, Food Co-operative and the Conservation Society, University of Melbourne, Australia. Photos: Sue Pavasaris: (Canberra Organic – Summer …
Crop Rotation
Stinging Nettle
Article: The Soil Association of UK (Canberra Organic – Summer 1998) Heading the list of beneficial weeds must surely be the stinging nettle, for its uses are legion. It is …
Recommendations for selecting inputs for organic gardens
Recommendations for selecting inputs for organic gardens Download the PDF here. Organic growing is a cultivation system that uses biological fertilisers derived from animal and plant wastes and nitrogen fixing …
Wildlife Friendly Netting
Information on approved material and safe methods of installation can be found on the Wildlife Friendly Netting site or you can download their Wildlife Friendly Netting brochure. Wildlife-Friendly Netting in …
Integrated Pest Management
Definition Integrated Pest Management (IPM) can be defined as an approach that starts with promoting the health of plants and applying a combination of techniques and strategies that monitor pest …
Beneficial Insects
Beneficial Insects As we carry out our gardening tasks, we are often unaware of the great deal of work being done by our allies in the garden, the hoard of …
Weeds and Pests
Organic agriculture is a holistic approach built upon natural ecosystems which include insects, wildlife, diverse plant life and the biological activities of organisms living within the soil and other parts …
Seeds
Propagating plants from seed will provide access to a far greater range of plant varieties than buying seedlings and plants will have a better start in the garden. You are …
Water
For healthy growth plants needs regular water accessed through healthy soil so, for organic gardeners, water is a precious resource. When plants are deprived of water, growth stops and their …
Compost
Compost is an essential component of organic gardening. It creates the humus essential for maintaining that healthy soil ecosystem responsible for the recycling of nutrients in a form accessible to …