1st Oct 2025
When to Plant Tomatoes love the warmth and grow best in Tasmania from mid-spring into summer. Waiting for the warmer weather ensures plants establish quickly and are less prone to disease once conditi…
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30th Sep 2025
Spring has well and truly arrived, and October is bursting with colour and fresh planting opportunities. After the rain we’ve had, the soil is in perfect condition — soft, moist, and just…
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30th Sep 2025
With October’s arrival, the garden comes alive, beckoning us to embrace the colors, scents, and flavors of spring. This month is the perfect time to sow and plant a variety of vegetables and her…
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1st Sep 2025
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 2025
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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1st Sep 2025
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 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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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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