 This time last Friday, I had one of those moments first thing in the morning where I thought to myself, “Oops. This requires a bit of up and into it.” I’m not sure about you, but I’m one of those people that will always wake up before my alarm, so 99 out of 100 times, I’ll tend to look at the clock and guess what time I think it is. On this occasion, things were a bit askew. Here’s how it unfolded. | | | |
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 Hannah meets conservationists saving endangered birds, Costa visits a stunning ornamental garden, we meet a prolific bonsai artist, Jane visits an innovative small garden, Millie shows how frost can be a gardener’s friend and Tammy crafts a bay leaf wreath. | | | |
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 Tammy crafts an edible wreath with bay leaves. | | | |
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 Although frosts can be damaging, Millie explains how they can also be a gardener’s friend! | | |
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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 be in next week’s newsletter! |
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| How did you go?
Last week's plant was Japanese Black Pine - Pinus thunbergii 'Yatsubusa' |
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 Plants, Projects and Practical Tips |
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 If you’re looking for an upsized plant for the garden, it’s hard to go past the impressive Elephant Ear Plant. Its leaves can grow up to 1.5 metres in length! | | | |
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 Build a hot box and keep growing – even in the coldest weather! | | | |
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 If you want to grow mint, but are worried about it taking over the garden, this tip is for you! | | |
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 No matter where you live, there’s plenty you can plant in the vegie garden this weekend! | | |
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 Start planning your perfect weekend of gardening! | | |
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| | We've been nominated for a Logie! |
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| Gardening Australia is excited to be nominated for a Logie for ‘Most Popular Lifestyle Show’ and we would love your support!
Voting is easy and free, so please help celebrate Costa and the whole crew by voting for Gardening Australia as the Most Popular Lifestyle Show!
And that’s not all! Gardening Australia Junior is also up for a Logie for ‘Best Children’s Program!’
Vote for now and show how much Gardening Australia and Gardening Australia Junior mean to you and your family! | |
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| "The Bradley" is an ABC Radio art competition which invites submissions from members of the public and this year, Costa will be the subject for "The Bradley" - ABC Radio's Portrait Prize! So, grab your paintbrushes or crayons and have a crack at painting a portrait of Costa!
The winning entry will hang in the ABC Brisbane Lobby and then be part of the Brisbane Portrait Prize at the State Library of Queensland from August.
Everyone is welcome: first time painters to long time doodlers, amateur and professional.
Submissions should be emailed to: thebradley@abc.net.au .
Visit our Instagram post and go to the 'The Bradley' competition page for more information. | |
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