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Welcome to the second issue of the Gardening Australia newsletter specials! In this edition, we take an in-depth look at composting and explain crop rotation and how it can help prevent pests and diseases in the vegie patch + much more! |
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Isn’t technology an amazing thing, and the interesting thing is that the better it gets, it’s almost a case of the more we take it for granted! My point in case today is the whole context of the media, and more specifically, the internet and social media. As the word suggests, it is social which means it keeps us in touch and in communication. Yet the tricky part about it is….. |
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The key to creating good compost is to think like a microbe, Costa says; like us, they need air, water and food. Get that right, and the local microorganisms and insects will soon transform your kitchen and garden waste into rich, healthy, sweet-smelling compost. |
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| Add some colour to your garden in winter with stunning and resilient aloes! | | |
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| |  Gardening Know-How |
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Jane shares a tip to help stop fertiliser bottles from dripping and making a mess (and smell!) |
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Do I need to fertilise my plants in winter?
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| | DIY in the Garden |
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| By following this simple 4-bed rotation system in your garden, you can minimise pests and diseases by planting vegetables from the same family in different beds each season. | | |
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| There's plenty of jobs to do in the garden this weekend - no matter where you live! | | |
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| Don't despair when the weeds start sprouting in the garden! Here are some organic strategies for staying on top of those winter weeds. | | |
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| In 1998, Peter Cundall shared his tips for taking, and propagating cuttings to create more plants for your garden - for less! | | |
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Gardening Australia returns with brand new episodes on Friday 19 August 2022.
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