Tomes have been written about composting, writes John Coldebella, but it doesn’t have to be complicated.

Glenn certainly had a go but he was no match for the forces of economic rationalism, writes John Coldebella.

John Coldella pays homage to the fruit of the gods and original G string. Cartoon by Natasha Williams-Novak

A mate by any other nickname wouldn’t be quite the same. John Coldebella delves into the art of taking the piss.

Feral tomatoes, transgender nuts and ravenous birds ... summer was full of surprises for local gardeners, reports John Coldebella

John Coldebella reckons you can pick a Wonthaggi local by the distinctive sense of direction.

John Coldebella finds himself mesmerised by the evening primrose show.

Mysterious things are happening in the garden, reports John Coldebella.

John Coldebella is awed by the spectacles of spring.

They dominate our skyline and yet we barely see them. John Coldebella goes in search of the exotic palm and finds it flourishing in every court, crescent and cul de sac.

There are two gardens at John Coldebella’s place; the one he cultivates and the one that cultivates itself.

Gardening has always been a gamble. Throw in climate change and anything can happen, writes John Coldebella.

In Bass Coast, we are lucky enough to be able to plant and harvest all year round, writes John Coldebella.

John Coldebella delights in a procession of young children going through the ritual of wonder and discovery as they eat their way around his yard.

For all the years of hardship, war and migration, Anna Coldebella declared there were two stories about her worth telling once she was gone.

This intrepid young fox breaks all the rules, writes a bereaved but half-admiring John Coldebella. Cartoon by Natasha Williams-Novak

John Coldebella confesses to a love/hate relationship with the birds that share his garden.

These days the statesmen are running around chasing a leather ball while the larrikins are running the country.

God has been unceremoniously dropped from Bass Coast Council meetings