 And so 2023 draws to a close and we come down to our final episode for the year. It’s always interesting to put the parking brake on, find an elevated perch and look back over the year that was and I can certainly say that there has been no shortage of great moments and highlights I could write about for hours! | | | |
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 Costa gives garden bed gifts, Jane explores a florist’s paradise, Clarence learns about Christmas beetles, Hannah meets a family of berry farmers, Millie suggests the perfect plant for a Christmas gift for gardeners and Tammy creates beautiful living wreaths. | | | |
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 Tammy shows how to combine festive cheer with beautiful botanics, creating wreaths that incorporate living plants. | | | |
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 Millie profiles the beautiful New South Wales Christmas Bush – a plant that makes the perfect Christmas gift for a gardener! | | |
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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 is also at the end of this newsletter!) |
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| How did you go?
Last week's plant was Basil 'Sweet' - Ocimum basilicum cv. |
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 Plants, Projects and Practical Tips |
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 Looking for a new Christmas tree? Why not try a native? | | | |
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 Have a Christmas ‘crafternoon’ and make these fantastic drip-painted plant pots! | | | |
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 Love spending time in the garden in summer, but dreading the mozzies? Here are some tips to help keep the biters at bay! | | |
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 Impress your guests with a Christmas salad, fresh from the garden! | | |
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 What better way to spend your summer break than in the garden! | | |
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Answer to this week's plant ... |
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| How did you go?
This week's plant was Ranunculus 'Salmon' - Ranunculus cv. |
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Tonight’s show will be our last program for the year, but don’t worry - we'll be returning on Friday 2nd February 2024 with an all-new season of Gardening Australia.
Until then, you can find fact sheets and watch stories on our website, catch up on previous episodes on iview and keep in touch via Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.
From all the team, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and we’ll see you in 2024! | |
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