Recent articles by Phil Dudman
Four-bed crop rotation: myth?
If you love growing vegies, you’ve likely heard the advice that you should follow a four-bed crop rotation cycle to keep your beds and plants in top shape. But is it really necessary? Let's take a look.
Does fruit need sunlight to ripen?
You might have heard you should put green tomatoes on a sunny windowsill or open up a fruit tree’s canopy to hasten ripening, but is it true? Here's a look at the science – and limits – of these claims.
Clever ways to use compost
There are many more ways to make use of your homemade compost than simply digging it into the soil. Here are three handy ideas for making the most of your prized compost mix.
Can you water in the midday sun?
You might have heard that midday watering risks scorching your plant's leaves, but is it a myth or fact?
How to grow delicious sweetcorn
Growing sweetcorn is one of the warm season’s true joys. Here are some tips for growing juicy corn.
Best vegies to grow in pots
You don’t need an acreage to grow fresh produce; plenty of things grow well in pots. Here are some of the best vegies and herbs to grow in containers this spring.
How to grow top tomatoes
For a healthy, delicious and trouble-free tomato harvest, here are three expert tips you’ll want to put into action.
Manage strawberry rot
Strawberry plants are easy to grow, so it’s frustrating when things go wrong and you don’t get the sweet, succulent harvest you’d imagined. One particular problem is rotting fruit. Here’s how to solve it.
Winter orchard care
Winter is a good time to get on top of a few things in the home fruit orchard. From managing weeds to pruning, there are plenty of ways to prep your fruit trees for the cold months ahead.
Should you rest soil between crops?
Should you rest your soil between crops? Here's the answer.