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Eco friendly fertilisers
Soil scientist Andreas Kurmann checks out some of the natural fertiliser products on the market
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What are clay irrigation capsules?
Reader submittedGreen Ideas reader Trevor Schmidt explains his clever irrigation invention.
How to grow the unkillable garden
Got a knack for killing plants? You need a garden that can handle neglect, writes Janet Luke.
How to use a chicken tractor
Did you know you can use chickens as feathered gardeners? Using something called chicken tractors can mean no weeding, no digging, no spraying, and no worries. Brilliant, right? Janet Luke explains.
Biodegradable origami seedling pots
Why plant your seedlings in plastic when you can make your own mini pots that go straight in the ground? Jo Clements shows us how to fold origami pots using newspaper.
How to grow shiitake mushrooms with dowel spawn
These wood-loving mushrooms can be tricky to grow, but delicious enough to go to the trouble, writes Janet Luke.
Rethinking tyre potatoes
Reader submittedRubbery spuds not worth the risk.
In the garden: August and September
Encouraging kids into the garden can set them on a path to a healthier future. Janet Luke shares her tips for getting young ones in touch with nature through the colder months.
Compact gardening special
Short on space? Fear not – even tiny apartments, cute courtyards or postage stamp plots can sport lush, productive gardens writes Janet Luke.