 I thought I would have a little bit of a riff this week on a topic that I know you hear me natter about quite a lot, but that’s okay because there is always something to natter about when it comes to the value of our Botanic Gardens. There are so many layers and angles that I could delve into, but a few things come to mind because over the past week, I’ve interacted with a couple of our Botanic Gardens and they are the focus of this week’s Costa’s Corner. | | | |
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 There’s nothing like being able to step outside and pick a fresh lemon from the tree to use in your cooking or in a drink, but lemon trees can bring their fair share of troubles and problems. This week, we’re delving into the world of lemons and looking at how to have success with this citrus staple. | | | |
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 If you've put off gardening until you buy a place of your own, you're missing out! Millie shares some of her top tips for rental gardening and shows that you can have a garden, no matter where you're living! | | | |
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 Jerry has a few simple tricks for sharing plants with friends and neighbours. | | |
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 We catch up with Tammy to find out some of her favourite plants, gardening tips and to discover why she loves gardening! | | | |
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 Millie profiles Clematis microphylla – a native climber commonly called Old Man’s Beard. | | | |
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 We meet an amateur topiarist whose creative hobby has taken over his garden – and now attracts bus-loads of visitors | | | |
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 Need a quick way to remove stones and rocks from soil? This DIY soil sieve is built to last, for years of faithful service! | | |
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| Can you name the plant? (Bonus if you know the botanical name too!) |
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| The answer will be in next week’s newsletter! |
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| How did you go?
Last week's plant was Giant Sea Holly - Eryngium pandanifolium |
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 This week, we’re heading back to 2007! In this episode, Jane discovers a hanging basket revolution, Angus explores the Merry Garth Garden in the Blue Mountains and we meet a footballer who’s growing a new passion – native bonsai!
It’s time to enjoy your weekly dose of vintage Gardening Australia! | | |
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 Fill your vegie patch with home-grown produce! | | |
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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 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 'Best Lifestyle Program.'
And that's not all! Gardening Australia Junior is also up for a Logie for 'Best Children's Program!'
Vote now and show how much Gardening Australia and Gardening Australia Junior mean to you and your family!
But hurry! Voting closes 17th August! | |
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| Alan Titchmarsh and the garden make-over team head to Wiltshire to create a traditional formal garden for an inspirational couple. Known as ‘Britain’s Oldest Policeman’, 74-year-old Richard Warren (MBE) has been a serving Special Constable for 52 years and dedicates his spare time to running marathons to raise money for charity and caring for his wife Lynette who has Multiple Sclerosis. The team share tips on how to create a formal pond from scratch, screening solutions for unsightly spots in the garden and reveal how to mark out a perfectly oval lawn. It’s trickier than you think!
Tonight, 10:45pm | Rpt Sunday, 1:30pm ABC TV and iview | |
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