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Phil Dudman

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Phil is a horticulturist and gardener with a background in design and a passion for growing organic food. Using techniques and systems developed over 30 years of gardening, Phil grows 75 percent of his household fruit and vegetables in his suburban backyard and runs regular workshops in his patch to show others how. Based in northern NSW, Phil presents gardening talkback every Saturday morning on ABC North Coast radio. He’s also a regular speaker at gardening events across the country and hosts garden tours locally and internationally. Phil has written three books for ABC Books and has been a contributor to ABC Gardening Australia magazine for many years.

Recent articles by Phil Dudman

Choosing the right tree
Shrubs and trees

How to choose the right tree

Here are some helpful points to consider when selecting a new tree for your garden.

Seedling
Propagating

Seed no-show?

Wondering why your seeds didn't sprout? It happens! Here's how to tackle this problem.

Pot of carrots
Vegies

Grow a pot of carrots

You can grow enough carrots in a pot to keep you going for months, and it’s handy being able to move it around so they get just the right amount of sun. Here’s how to get started.

Citrus Solutions
Citrus

Citrus problems

Aussies love growing citrus, and questions about lemons, limes and other juicy delights dominate the airwaves on gardening talkback. Here are some common citrus problems and how you can solve them.

Citrus
Citrus

Planting under citrus

Horticulturist Phil Dudman has the answer to a common citrus question.

Garden sins and misdemeanours
Gardening advice

Garden sins and misdemeanours

Do you tease your plants with a daily spray of the hose instead of periodic deep watering? Which crimes are you game to ’fess up to?!

Summer-savvy greens
Vegies

5 reliable leafy vegies

Fill your vegie patch or pots with autumn and winter vegies. Here are five dependable greens to plant during autumn.

guava tree
Fruit

Give it a grow

Challenge yourself! Here are five fruits you might not have thought of growing.

Citrus tips
Citrus

Top tips for sensational citrus

Here's some top tips for growing sensational citrus!

Potted produce
Potted produce

Potted produce

Don't have the space for a large vegie patch? Here are a few tips for growing produce in pots.

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