1st Jun 2025
Choosing the Best Flower Colours for the Cold Months Winter doesn't mean your garden has to be a stark landscape. In fact, it's a great opportunity to brighten up your outdoor spaces with a splash of…
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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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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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8th Feb 2025
Caring for Venus Flytraps and Carnivorous Plants Carnivorous plants are some of the most fascinating and unique specimens in the plant world. Among them, the Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is a fav…
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1st Feb 2025
Welcome to the wonderful world of growing tomatoes in Tasmania, where the air is crisp, and the excitement for homegrown tomatoes is always in the air! While cultivating these flavorful delights can b…
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1st Feb 2025
Elm Leaf Beetle in Tasmania: How to Detect, Control, and Protect Your Elm Trees Elm Leaf Beetles (Xanthogaleruca luteola) are a significant pest affecting elm trees in Tasmania. These beetles can caus…
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