This time last week, I was at the start of what was to be three amazing days participating in the second New England Garden Festival. I think I mentioned in my Costa’s Corner that this was going to be a good weekend, and I can safely say that it was sensational! From the moment I landed in Armidale, the magical mystery tours began, starting with the gardener who first started planting trees there more than 70 years ago. 

Hannah explores a perennial paradise, Sophie and Costa find horticultural gems at the show, Jerry visits a stunning internal courtyard, Millie modifies a children’s garden rake to make a handy garden tool for grown-ups and Tammy shows how to mount orchids onto feature logs for hanging.

Tammy shows us some of her favourite orchids and demonstrates how to create a feature by mounting two epiphytic orchids onto a timber log.

Millie shows how to convert a kid’s rake to make it a useful tool in the garden for grown-ups!

Want to grow something a bit different in your vegie patch? Give tomatillos a go!

These lightweight cement pots are fun to make and look great!

If you struggle using a wheelbarrow in the garden, try this viewer’s tip!

Find out what to plant in your vegie patch - no matter where you live!

Spend the weekend in the garden!