Soil Science
Getting on top of weeds: organic strategies that actually work
You will never beat weeds for good, but you can stay ahead of them. Here are the organic strategies that genuinely work in an Australian garden.
Brassica Biofumigation: A Home Gardener’s Guide to Natural Soil Disease Control
Are soil diseases building up in your garden? Brassica plants produce natural fumigant compounds that can suppress pathogens such as Verticillium and root-knot nematodes when chopped and incorporated into moist soil. Here’s how the science works, which species to use, and the step-by-step technique that makes the difference.
What Makes a Good Seed Starting Mix? Tips from a Master Gardener
A blog about tips for making your own seed starting mix.