1st Sep 2026
The first day of spring is here, and wow — what a season it’s shaping up to be! Everywhere you look the garden is waking up, bursting into colour, and it’s impossible not to get caug…
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1st Sep 2026
Growing Tomatoes from Seed Growing tomatoes from seed is a rewarding experience that allows you to enjoy a wide variety of heirloom and hybrid tomatoes right from your garden. While it may require a b…
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1st Sep 2026
As the days begin to lengthen and the temperatures begin to lift, we discover the changes of spring happening all around us. Trees that were bare branches are coming to life. The dullness of winter is…
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19th Aug 2026
Leaf curl is a common fungal disease that affects various fruit trees, particularly peach and nectarine trees. This disease, caused by the fungus Taphrina deformans, can significantly impact the healt…
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8th Aug 2026
Codling moth (Cydia pomonella) is a serious pest for anyone growing apples, pears, nashi pears, quinces, and occasionally walnuts and stone fruits. The larvae burrow into the fruit, leaving it damaged…
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7th Aug 2026
Woolly aphids, with their distinctive cotton-like covering, are a common garden pest that can cause significant damage to plants. These sap-sucking insects not only weaken plants by draining their nut…
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2nd Aug 2026
Companion planting in Tasmania revolves around understanding the symbiotic relationships between different plants. Some plants, when grown together, can deter pests naturally, enrich the soil with ess…
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31st Jul 2026
August is a fabulous month in the Tasmanian garden as the first signs of spring begin to come to life. The countryside starts glowing with golden wattles, bulbs begin pushing through the cool winter…
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31st Jul 2026
August in Bloom – The Garden Awakens August is one of the most exciting months in the Tasmanian garden. While winter still lingers in the mornings, the first signs of spring are everywhere. Gol…
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1st Jul 2026
The shortest day has now passed by and it is the perfect time to sow onion seed or plant seedlings. Choose a sunny well drained position which has been generously limed. If sowing onions from seed ens…
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1st Jul 2026
The Best Flowering Plants to Brighten Your July Garden Who says winter has to be dull? July is one of the most rewarding months in the garden. Crisp mornings, colourful flowers and beautifully scented…
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1st Jul 2026
July is a great month for planting new roses, but it's also the perfect time to give your existing roses some much-needed attention. Pruning your roses during this month ensures a fabulous disp…
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