 After a great couple of days filming at ECOSS Sustainability hub in the Yarra Ranges outside Melbourne, followed by my opportunity to be part of the Landcare Victoria Awards ceremony, I actually had the chance to do some gardening in Sydney on what was a very windy Sydney Saturday last weekend. Needless to say, I always enjoy every opportunity to spend some time with my hands in the soil, and this was one of those occasions. It’s a little garden cleanup of some overgrown beds which I will return to this weekend to complete the second half, along with some mulching and pruning. | | | |
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 Sophie shows how to get plants ready to survive the onset of Jack Frost, preparing, protecting and preening her most vulnerable plants
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 If you have delicate plants in the garden that need protection from frosts, these DIY covers are an ideal way to protect plants throughout the cold season! Sophie shows how she’s added extra protection to her tree guards to give her young citrus trees some extra care. And they can stay in place throughout the ‘danger’ period! | | | |
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 Growing your own plants from seed is easy! It's also cheap and great fun! | | |
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 We catch up with Sophie and find out some of her favourite gardening moments! | | | |
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 Jerry explores the fascinating world of air plants and shares tips on growing and caring for them. | | | |
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 We meet botanical artist Lynne Stone who transforms embroidery thread into lifelike, native floral masterpieces. | | | |
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 Sophie creates a series of bee hotels, each designed to welcome a variety of native bee species. | | |
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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 Sugar Gum - Eucalyptus cladocalyx 'Vintage Red' |
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 It’s time for more vintage Gardening Australia!
This week, we’re heading back to 2005! In this episode, Jerry showcases Stag and Elk horns, Peter Cundall shares tips on pruning roses. Melissa King gives tips on planting bare-rooted trees and Jane looks at indoor plant care in office settings.
So grab a cuppa, put your feet up and enjoy your weekly dose of vintage Gardening Australia! | | |
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 Whether you garden on a balcony or on rambling acreage, there’s always a way to grow vegies! | | |
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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! | |
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| Alan surprises a group of senior citizens in busy Thornton Heath and turns an urban wasteland into a welcoming oasis of swaying grasses and pretty daisy flowers. The team share tips on how to achieve the look of a miniature prairie even in a tiny space, the tricks to creating a cost-effective water feature from skip material and how to choose the best low maintenance shrubs to green up even the shadiest of spots in your garden.
Tonight, 10:45pm | Rpt Sunday, 1:30pm ABC TV and iview | |
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