There’s nothing more that I love than to support local garden festivals and events. They really are the touch point and a valuable way to engage people new to the idea of gardening, horticulture, ecology and the environment - right through to those who are seriously earlobe-deep into plants and all of the threads that us gardeners wake up for. | | |
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Hannah visits a sustainable small garden, Costa explores ferns, Jerry visits a backyard laboratory, Millie tours a native nursery, we meet a chef growing Thai ingredients, Tammy profiles indoor blooms and Josh shares tomato growing tips. | | |
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Josh tests our knowledge with tomato trivia and shares tips on growing these wonderful fruits. | | |
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Tammy profiles blooming plants for indoors. | |
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Can you name the fern? (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 Queensland Bottle Tree - Brachychiton rupestris |
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Plants, Projects and Practical Tips |
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Here are some tips on how to get the best out of your asparagus crops. | | |
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These beeswax wraps are not only practical…they’re also fun to make! | | |
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Want to net your fruit trees but concerned about wildlife? Here are some tips on choosing safe netting. | |
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Fill your vegie beds with spring vegies! | |
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Need an excuse for spending some time in the garden this weekend? | |
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Are you a young person doing something great in regional Australia? Applications for the 2024 ABC Trailblazers Program are open!
The Trailblazers program is for inspiring young people aged 18-to-28 who are dedicated to making regional Australia even better. Whether you're a community leader, social entrepreneur, advocate, or event organiser, we want to hear from you!
Find out more and apply today! Applications close Wednesday October 4, 2023.
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