Phil Dudman

Host, advocate, organic gardening expert growing food confidently and sustainably

Phil Dudman is a horticulturist, garden designer and long-standing advocate for organic food growing and education.

He hosts the Good Gardening radio program on ABC North Coast and is an author with ABC Books.

Phil is the former Horticultural Editor of ABC Gardening Australia and ABC Organic Gardener magazines and remains a regular contributor to both.

With a background in television presenting on Channel 9’s Garden Gurus, he brings warmth and clarity to complex topics.

Through his monthly Grow Your Food workshops in Lismore, Phil shares hands-on methods that enable him to grow 75% of his household fruit and vegetables, demonstrating that productive, sustainable food growing is achievable at home.

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Key Points for Phil Dudman

Phil Dudman helps people understand how food growing can be practical, achievable and sustainable in everyday settings.
He translates horticultural knowledge into simple actions that build confidence and long term capability.
His work supports wellbeing, resilience and connection to place through hands on learning and clear communication.
Phil brings trusted media experience and real world application to every audience, ensuring learning feels accessible and relevant.

Topics for Phil Dudman

Gardening and horticulture
Food growing and organic practice
Sustainability and environmental stewardship
Wellbeing, lifestyle and connection to nature
Resilience through diversity
Stewardship over short-term gain
Small, practical actions that compound
Community, sharing and growing together

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