21st Nov 2025
December always feels like the garden has finally decided to show off. The longer days, the warm mornings and the hum of pollinators moving through the flowers give everything a lift. It is the time o…
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21st Nov 2025
December always arrives with that sudden rush of summer energy. One minute the garden feels like it is stretching after winter, and the next it is in full stride, pushing out new growth, ripening frui…
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17th Nov 2025
Every year around this time, just as the weather starts to warm and the garden wakes up properly, we see the same old characters returning for their seasonal buffet — pear and cherry slug. If yo…
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13th Nov 2025
There’s something special about stepping outside the kitchen door and snipping your own herbs — especially when they’re grown in a bowl that’s as beautiful as it is practical.…
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31st Oct 2025
Brighten Up with Colour for Christmas November is the perfect month to refresh your flower garden with a burst of vibrant colour that will carry you right through the festive season. We’re espec…
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31st Oct 2025
November in the Garden – Chem-Free and Growing Strong Summer is fast approaching, and now’s the time to get your hands dirty and prepare for Christmas and the warm months ahead. A little e…
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31st Oct 2025
Companion planting involves strategically placing plants together to enhance growth and deter pests. In your herb garden, consider planting marigolds alongside your herbs. Marigolds can naturally repe…
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1st Aug 2025
August in Tasmania marks the tail end of winter and the beginning of spring, making it the perfect time to start preparing your garden for a burst of vibrant color. The sight of wattle flowers bloomin…
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17th Jun 2025
Growing your own asparagus and rhubarb can be a rewarding addition to your garden. These perennial plants not only provide delicious harvests year after year but also add visual interest with their lu…
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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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