Recent articles by Phil Dudman

Grow mint in a pot
Grow mint in a pot for a burst of fresh flavour anytime you need it. Here’s how.

Three ways to grow potatoes
There’s more than one way to grow a good spud. Here’s three tried and true methods…

What I’ve learnt about wombok
Chinese cabbage (also called wombok) is easy to grow, and it’s a versatile vegetable in the kitchen.

Grow ginger and turmeric
For a small amount of effort, ginger and turmeric offer big flavours. Here are some growing tips...

Cutworm
While you’re sleeping, this pest might be creating a nightmare in your vegie patch. Here’s one way to deal with it.

Why can’t I grow big beetroot?
Planting time, spacing and nutrition can all affect the size of your beets.

Manage codling moth
Regular inspections and organic remedies are key to minimising damage by this unwanted visitor.

Cabbage white butterfly
Keep an eye out for these very hungry caterpillars that will quickly decimate your crops.

Whitefly control
Early detection and decisive action is the best defence against whitefly.

Grow capsicum
You can’t beat capsicum for adding colour, crunch and sweetness to summer dishes. Here are some top varieties and tips for growing a bumper crop.

Grow broad beans
Broad beans are one of the quintessential cool season crops. Learn how to grow them in your vegie patch.