31st May 2025
The winter garden can be filled with life and colour. Flowering annuals such as pansies, violas, dianthus, sweet peas, primula and polyanthus all love the cooler weather. Plant garden beds, hanging ba…
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2nd May 2025
The days are now noticeably shorter, and the changes of the season are all around us. Deciduous ornamental trees are beginning to shed their displays of autumn foliage and the landscapes around us are…
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2nd May 2025
Growing potatoes at home in Tasmania presents a unique opportunity for gardeners to enjoy fresh, home-grown produce. However, challenges like potato scab and the risk of acquiring poor-qual…
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1st May 2025
Growing Cymbidium Orchids in Tasmania Cymbidium orchids are a true winter delight, and here in Tasmania, we’re lucky to have the ideal climate for them to thrive. With their elegant arching spra…
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20th Apr 2025
Blackheart in Fruit Trees: What It Is and What You Can Do Over the past few weeks on Talkback Radio, I’ve had several callers describing apricot trees that were just... not thriving. Poor fruiti…
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5th Apr 2025
Grow Your Own Potato Onions in Tasmania If you’re looking to grow something a little different this season that’s both low-maintenance and productive, potato onions might just be th…
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4th Apr 2025
Garlic, a cornerstone of cuisines worldwide, not only enriches our plates but also our gardens. Cultivating garlic from bulbs is a rewarding endeavor that invites a touch of the gourmet into the…
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1st Apr 2025
Pruning Redcurrants & Blackcurrants A little winter tidy-up for a whole lot more summer fruit There’s something incredibly satisfying about giving your berry bushes a good winter prune. Not…
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31st Mar 2025
Azalea Pests Azaleas are cherished in Tasmanian gardens for their vibrant blooms and lush foliage. However, as the seasons transition from summer to autumn, these beloved plants can fall prey to sever…
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31st Mar 2025
Autumn is a fantastic time in Tasmania as gardens become a delightful display of colour and vegetable gardens are ready to be revitalised in time for some cool weather magic. Now is the t…
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31st Mar 2025
In the cooler Tasmanian autumn, your garden can still burst with colour and fragrance by incorporating a mix of hardy annuals. Pansies and violas, with their cool-weather resilience and vibrant colour…
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24th Feb 2025
Welcome to March and the beginning of Autumn! As we hope to soak up some Autumn rain, the warmth of the baking summer sun is retained in the soil, thanks to the natural mulch of the falling Aut…
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