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.