I have had a week with so many valuable experiences and in so many wonderful locations too for that matter. So where do I begin? I think I’ll start with a stunning drive I had to the Alpine High Country of Victoria and the beautiful village of Mount Beauty, where after a good four-hour drive from Melbourne, I literally stepped out of the car and into a glider. | | |
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Jane visits a community restoring storm affected plots, Costa tours a heritage-listed garden, Tammy plants up a bromeliad basket, Jerry lifts the lid on compost critters, Josh shares tips on planting into growbags and Sophie shows how plants with ornamental bark can add texture to the garden. | | |
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Sophie shows us ways to get more texture in the garden by making a feature of ornamental bark. | | |
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Josh shares tips on planting in grow bags. | |
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Can you name the plant? (Bonus if you know the botanical name too!) |
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Watch the show tonight to find out if you got it right! The answer will also be in next week’s newsletter! |
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How did you go? Last week's plant was Edible chrysanthemum - Gelbionis coronaria |
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Plants, Projects and Practical Tips |
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These tough Aussie daisies add colour and beauty to the garden – even in the toughest of conditions! | | |
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Terrariums are a great project for gardeners of all ages - and they make great gifts too! | | |
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Worried about watering the garden over summer? Find out how to safely use greywater. | |
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From fresh basil to delicious, sweet corn on the cob – there’s plenty to plant in the vegie patch! | |
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Get your gardening ‘to-do’ list in order for the weekend! | |
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Discover more of the ABC on our Apps | Find out how to download your favourite app. |
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