 The month of July has somehow rolled into contention and there is plenty going on across the board. I’m coming to you from the Sunshine Coast where gardeners from near and far have their GPS set on Nambour for the annual Queensland Garden Expo. It actually kicked off yesterday with a special bonus day as part of the 40th birthday celebration of this iconic event and how lovely it was to see so many turn up to kickstart the party! | | | |
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 Many gardeners have had to deal with excessive rainfall or rain deluges over the past year. While it can be impossible to slow down water in major floods, there are some things you can do to protect your plants and help your garden recover from flooding events. | | | |
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 Most gardeners agree there's nothing better than getting a new plant in the ground! Planting is a task you’ll do over and over again and everyone will develop their own style by learning on the job and listening to others. Here’s some tips and tricks on getting your plants off to a flying start! | | | |
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 Think there's nothing you can plant in winter? Think again! | | |
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 Jane Edmanson needs no introduction. She’s been on the show from the very start and over the years, has lost count of the number of times she’s answered questions about lemons and lemon trees! Now it’s time to ask her some questions about her gardening favourites! | | | |
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 We take a close up look at Brachychiton megaphyllus – an iconic Top End plant that would look great in any tropical garden! | | | |
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 We meet nature photographer David Trood, who embraced having less work and extra time in 2020 by documenting the creation of his dream vegie patch. | | | |
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 Jerry visits a pair of young plant collectors who show how they make simple supports for their beloved climbing aroids. | | |
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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 Lenten Rose - Helleborus orientalis cv. |
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 Travel back in time, back to where it all started! This story is from the first season of Gardening Australia and was broadcast on 13th July 1990!
The graphics and the fashions may be a little retro, but you’ll still get some great Gardening Australia winter tips! | | |
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 Need inspiration for your vegie patch? Here’s what to plant now! | | |
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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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| "The Bradley" is an ABC Radio art competition which invites submissions from members of the public and this year, Costa will be the subject for "The Bradley" - ABC Radio's Portrait Prize! So, grab your paintbrushes or crayons and have a crack at painting a portrait of Costa!
The winning entry will hang in the ABC Brisbane Lobby and then be part of the Brisbane Portrait Prize at the State Library of Queensland from August.
Everyone is welcome: first time painters to long time doodlers, amateur and professional.
Submissions should be emailed to: thebradley@abc.net.au.
Visit our Instagram post and go to 'The Bradley' competition page for more information.
But hurry! Entries close Friday, 19 July 2024 | |
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