Organic Gardener Magazine | Winter

September 02nd, 2006 | Category: Books and Magazines

I only subscribe to a few magazines and Organic Gardener is one of them. The articles focus on growing organically but also discuss environmental issues and eco friendly living. The magazine has lots of helpful advice for both beginners and more advanced gardeners.

The winter issue of Organic Gardener magazine (it only comes out quarterly) has advice on how to grow organic citrus trees such as lemons, limes, and oranges. It discusses the best varieties to buy, those which are more disease resistant for the Australian climate, and how to treat any pests and other problems which may arise.

There are also some articles on permaculture. Permaculture was invented by Australians in the 1970s and is about sustainable and ethical living, focusing on land use and food production. I don’t know too much about permaculture and have never implemented the principles of this type of gardening. These articles give a good introduction as to how this can be applied to your backyard vegetable garden.

There are also plenty of tips on how to grow your own fruit and vegetables. This is what I’m looking for when I buy gardening magazines. I have quite a bit of experience in gardening but there are always little tips which I pick up. These might be about different varieties to try or about companion planting. There is always more to learn when it comes to gardening.

If you’re interested in any of these issues then you can pick up a copy of the magazine from your local newsagent or you can subscribe to Organic Gardener.