It’s great time to get into gardening
The physical and mental health boosts provided by gardening – or just being in gardens – are well documented. This National Gardening Week, let us help you get started.
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A slice of Little Britain in outer Melbourne
Inspired by Edna Walling’s childhood village in Devon, England, Bickleigh Vale in Mooroolbark features quiet lanes and interconnected, richly planted gardens
Kew Gardens, Singapore … Adelaide?
In a huge coup for South Austrtalia, the world-renowned American glass artist Dale Chihuly will exhibit his Garden Cycle installation at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens.
Designer’s own creation is a work of art
Elizabeth Ganguly has developed one of the country’s most striking gardens at her home on South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsular.
Time to plant your summer veg seeds
If you were planning to grow your own produce from seed, now is the time to sow. But there are some tricks to guarantee success.
Loaded with history: it’s open garden season in the Snowys
It’s a rare treat to visit these tightly-held gardens and well worth making the trip to the Monaro region.
It’s crunch time for planting cucumber
Cucumbers, whether for destined for a crunchy salad or for pickling, are a welcome edition to any kitchen garden. So long as you avoid these common pitfalls.
The secret ingredient to supercharge your soil
Even your soil can use a good cup of coffee in the morning. Find out how to utilise ground coffee waste in your quest for a nutrient-dense soil.
Geraldton waxflowers are due for their day in the sun
Their flowers have a sweet, honey fragrance and can last for weeks in a vase, making it one of the world’s great cut flower crops.
Pushing daisies to the top of your garden wish list
Brighten up your garden with any one of the 24,000 species of the daisy family. Most are easy to grow and can flower in winter and early spring.
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