Fact Sheets: Garden Techniques
A Master Gardener
Josh Byrne, 06/03/2010
Josh Byrne talks with a gardening friend and learns a few Croatian gardening tips.
Ask It/Solve It
Gardening Australia Team, 06/03/2010
Sophie Thomson offers citrus advice and John Patrick suggest a new location for a sick plant.
Dead Easy Seeds
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 06/03/2010
Jerry Coleby-Williams shows us how to collect seed to propagate your own plants.
GA EXPO ADELAIDE - Fun With Succulents
Sophie Thomson, 06/03/2010
Sophie details some interesting ways to use to the succulent
GA EXPO ADELAIDE - Vegie Patch Soil Preparation
Gardening Australia Team, 06/03/2010
Josh shows you how to get the best out of your vegie patch by preparing the soil first
The Vegie Patch
Tino Carnevale, 06/03/2010
Tino Carnevale plants a brassica crop and shows a unique way to grow carrots and parsnips.
Ask It/Solve It
Gardening Australia, 27/02/2010
Jennifer Stackhouse solves a Kaffir lime issue and Sophie Thomson identifies a pest and offers a solution
Correcting Iron Deficiency
Sophie Thomson, 27/02/2010
Sophie Thomson demonstrates how to correct a common garden problem
Planting Water Lilies
Stephen Ryan, 27/02/2010
Stephen Ryan plants a selection of water lilies in his new pond
The Point Preschool
Angus Stewart, 27/02/2010
Angus Stewart visits Gardening Australia's 2008 Gardener of the Year runner-up
The Vegie Guide - March
Stephen Ryan, 27/02/2010
Stephen Ryan brings us the vegetable planting guide suitable for all climatic regions across Australia
Ask It/Solve It
The Gardening Australia Team, 20/02/2010
Stephen Ryan offers Protea advice and Jennifer Stackhouse solves a Eupatorium problem
Creating a Pond
Stephen Ryan, 20/02/2010
Stephen Ryan creates a pond for an awkward spot in his garden
Rose Renovation
Josh Byrne, 20/02/2010
Josh Byrne can't resist the urge to offer his neighbour's roses some TLC
Self-watering Pots
Jane Edmanson, 20/02/2010
Jane Edmanson demonstrates how to put together a simple self-watering pot
The Vegie Patch
Tino Carnevale, 20/02/2010
Tino Carnevale updates us on the Patch and offers tips for getting the best tomato and corn crop ever!
Understanding the Environment
Clarence Slockee, 20/02/2010
Clarence Slockee explores the way aboriginal people managed resources and their environment
A Townsville Garden
Colin Campbell, 13/02/2010
Colin Campbell explores a stunning garden in which the owners have managed to overcome the challenging Townsville conditions
Citrus Maintenance
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 13/02/2010
Jerry Coleby-Williams offers advice for getting the best out of your citrus trees
Gardening in Townsville
Colin Campbell, 13/02/2010
Colin Campbell discusses Townsville's challenging horticultural conditions
Growing Proteas and Waratahs
Angus Stewart, 13/02/2010
Angus Stewart discusses two spectacular members of the Proteaceae family
Tool Maintenance
Stephen Ryan, 13/02/2010
Stephen explains a couple of quick and simple tool maintenance procedures
Understanding Plant Uses
Clarence Slockee, 13/02/2010
Clarence Slockee explores aboriginal plant uses at Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens
Weed Alert: Curry Plant
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 13/02/2010
Jerry Coleby-Williams warns about the weed potential of a popular garden plant
A Cluttered Garden
Stephen Ryan, 06/02/2010
Stephen Ryan chats with June Sherwood about her delightful garden in inner-city Melbourne
Ask It/Solve It
Gardening Australia Team, 06/02/2010
Colin solves a problem with a Desert Rose, Angus explains about a special bark and Sophie helps with a citrus challenge
Government House, NT
Leonie Norrington, 06/02/2010
Leonie Norrington explores the wonderful gardens of the Northern Territory's Government House
Heatwave Affected Plants
Gardening Australia Team, 06/02/2010
Some tips from the Gardening Australia team on how to help your plants recover after a heatwave
Preventing Soil Erosion
Tino Carnevale, 06/02/2010
Tino Carnevale offers some practical solutions to the frustrating problem of soil erosion
The Vegie Guide
Stephen Ryan, 06/02/2010
Stephen Ryan brings us the vegetable planting guide suitable for all climatic regions across Australia
Weed Alert: Coffee
Jerry Coleby Williams, 06/02/2010
Jerry says coffee is easy to grow and very rewarding but it must be cultivated responsibly
A Passion for Palms
Leonie Norrington, 30/01/2010
Leonie Norrington explores a Northern Territory garden filled with rare and unusual palms
Growing Shiitake Mushrooms
Jane Edmanson, 30/01/2010
Jane Edmanson discovers a fascinating method for growing mushrooms
Tip and Trick - Using Compost
Angus Stewart, 30/01/2010
Angus gives a tip on how to get the best from your mulch and compost
Volunteer Plants
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 23/01/2010
Jerry Coleby-Williams discusses the pros and cons of self-seeded plants
A Garden for Community
Josh Byrne, 16/01/2010
Josh travels to Broome to see a community garden program in action
Managing Tree Populations
John Patrick, 16/01/2010
John discusses managing tree populations to ensure them for future generations
Plant Breeding
Colin Campbell, 16/01/2010
Colin Campbell meets a plant breeding expert in Queensland
Orchid Collector
Leonie Norrington, 09/01/2010
Leonie meets an avid orchid collector in Palmerston near Darwin, NT
Ormiston House
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 09/01/2010
Jerry Coleby-Williams explores a 'Gardenesque' landscape
Growing Starch Staples
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 02/01/2010
Jerry shows us some unusual starch staples to grow
The Vegie Guide - Jan 2010
Stephen Ryan, 02/01/2010
Stephen Ryan brings us the vegetable planting guide suitable for all climatic regions across Australia
Advanced Tree Planting
John Patrick, 26/12/2009
John Patrick discovers the best way to plant an advanced tree
Making Microclimates
Sophie Thomson, 26/12/2009
Sophie Thompson explains how microclimates can affect the success of a garden
Camellia Bud Balling
Colin Campbell, 19/12/2009
Colin looks at a common Camellia problem – 'bud balling'.
Improving Sandy Soils
Josh Byrne, 19/12/2009
Josh Byrne demonstrates ways to improve and manage sandy soils
Easy Compost Bin
Sophie Thomson, 12/12/2009
Sophie explains how to make a quick and easy compost bin
Home-made Remedies
Colin Campbell, 12/12/2009
Colin Campbell gives instructions on how to make some popular home-made garden remedies
Selecting a Plant
Tino Carnevale, 12/12/2009
Tino gives some excellent advice on selecting plants from a nursery
Serpentine Layering
Stephen Ryan, 12/12/2009
Stephen Ryan explains an unusual propagating technique for climbing plants.
Slater Control
Josh Byrne, 05/12/2009
Josh Byrne offers advice on dealing with slaters in the garden
The Vegie Guide - Dec 2009
Stephen Ryan, 05/12/2009
Stephen Ryan brings us the vegetable planting guide suitable for all climatic regions across Australia
Starting a New Garden
Leonie Norrington, 28/11/2009
Leonie Norrington explains how she's setting up her new garden in Mandurah, NT
Summer Preparation
Josh Byrne, 28/11/2009
Josh Byrne explains how he prepares his Perth garden for the hot summer months
Gardening for Canberra
John Patrick, 21/11/2009
John Patrick explores a garden perfectly designed to cope with Canberra's extreme climate
Pest Management
Angus Stewart, 21/11/2009
Angus Stewart explains a useful organic pest management technique
The Vegie Patch
Tino Carnevale, 21/11/2009
Tino Carnevale plants a few variations on some of our favourite vegies
Lily-of-the-Valley
Stephen Ryan, 21/11/2009
Stephen Ryan shows off one of his favourite plant groups
The Vegie Guide - 21 Nov 2009
Stephen Ryan, 21/11/2009
Stephen Ryan brings us the vegetable planting guide suitable for all climatic regions across Australia
Ask It/Solve It
The Gardening Australia Team, 14/11/2009
Stephen Ryan identifies a hardy shrub and Jerry Coleby-Williams offers advice on dealing with a weed
Building a Worm Farm
Jane Edmanson, 14/11/2009
Jane Edmanson demonstrates how to set up a worm farm for the home garden
Lolo's Garden
Sophie Thomson, 14/11/2009
Sophie Thomson visits a tiny garden that's big on production
The Townsville Palmetum
Colin Campbell, 14/11/2009
Colin Campbell explores the amazing Townsville Palmetum
Aloes
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 07/11/2009
Jerry Coleby-Williams discovers an Aloe paradise in Brisbane, Queensland
Ask It/Solve It
The Gardening Australia Team, 07/11/2009
Jennifer Stackhouse identifies a mystery plant and Sophie Thomson solves an orchid pest problem
Irrigation Emitters
Tino Carnevale, 07/11/2009
Tino Carnevale discusses what irrigation emitters are and how to use them
The Vegie Guide - 7 Nov 2009
Stephen Ryan, 07/11/2009
Stephen Ryan brings us the vegetable planting guide suitable for all climatic regions across Australia
Ask It /Solve It
Gardening Australia Team, 31/10/2009
Jerry explains why a Kaffir Lime's struggling and Jennifer Stackhouse diagnoses an Elkhorn problem
Planting Tomatoes
Stephen Ryan, 31/10/2009
Stephen Ryan offers advice for growing the great summer tomato crop.
The Art of Bonsai
Colin Campbell, 31/10/2009
Colin Campbell meets a Queensland bonsai expert who explains this intricate art.
The Vegie Plot
John Patrick, 31/10/2009
John Patrick is contemplating space and time in his community garden vegie plot in Hawthorn, Victoria
Training Climbers
Jane Edmanson, 31/10/2009
Jane Edmanson gives us some tips for training climbing plants
Ask It/Solve It
Gardening Australia, 24/10/2009
Jennifer Stackhouse solves a pest problem, Jerry Coleby-Williams talks Michelias and Angus Stewart diagnoses a fungal disease
Daisies
Angus Stewart, 24/10/2009
Angus Stewart looks at some of the most visible faces of the flower world, daisies
The Vegie Guide - 24 Oct 2009
Stephen Ryan, 24/10/2009
Stephen Ryan brings us the vegetable planting guide suitable for all climatic regions across Australia
The Vegie Patch
Tino Carnevale, 24/10/2009
Tino Carnevale plants a range of root crops in the Vegie Patch
A Woodland Garden
Stephen Ryan, 17/10/2009
Stephen Ryan explains what a woodland garden is and how to create one
Edible Aquatics
Josh Byrne, 17/10/2009
Josh Byrne explains how to maintain a pot of edible aquatic plants.
Gardening Around Palms
Leonie Norrington, 17/10/2009
Leonie Norrington offers advice how to garden creatively under palms
Managing Transpiration
Colin Campbell, 17/10/2009
Colin Campbell gives a useful tip for preventing cuttings drying out
Marvellous Manures
Jane Edmanson, 17/10/2009
Jane Edmanson explains the benefits of different manures
The Vegie Patch
Tino Carnevale, 17/10/2009
Tino Carnevale updates us on what he's been up to in the Vegie Patch
Catchment Friendly Gardens
Josh Byrne, 10/10/2009
Josh Byrne explores a Perth water catchment garden and finds out how to make a home garden catchment friendly
Root Excavation
John Patrick, 10/10/2009
John Patrick discovers a new, non-invasive root excavation method
The Vegie Guide - 10 Oct 2009
Stephen Ryan, 10/10/2009
Stephen Ryan brings us the vegetable planting guide suitable for all climatic regions across Australia
Diagnosing Trees
Colin Campbell, 03/10/2009
Colin Campbell talks with arborist, Sean Freeman, about tree care
GARDENING EXPO MELB - Save the Planet with Gardening
Sophie Thomson, 03/10/2009
Sophie describes how the simple act of gardening can help have a positive impact on the environment
Protecting the Vegie Plot
Leonie Norrington, 03/10/2009
Leonie Norrington builds a simple solution to the problems of animals and weather destroying a vegie garden
Spring in the Sub-tropics
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 03/10/2009
Jerry Coleby-Williams is preparing his vegie patch for a long hot season
Conifer Propagation
stephen ryan, 26/09/2009
Stephen Ryan explains how mycorrhizal fungi are essential in the propagation of many conifer varieties
Orchid Collector
Leonie Norrington, 26/09/2009
Leonie meets an avid orchid collector in Palmerston near Darwin, NT
The Vegie Patch
Tino Carnevale, 26/09/2009
Tino Carnevale gets busy planting some great vegies in the Patch
Working Chooks
Josh Byrne, 26/09/2009
Josh Byrne checks out some suburban chooks that form part of a unique rotation system
Cool Season Salvias
Jane Edmanson, 19/09/2009
Jane Edmanson profiles the largest genus in the Lamiaceae family - salvias
Dividing Ornamental Grasses
Stephen Ryan, 19/09/2009
Stephen Ryan explains how to divide a rather large clump of ornamental grass
Little Raven Wetlands
John Patrick, 19/09/2009
John Patrick visits a multi-purpose wetland in Cranbourne, Victoria
Serendipity
Josh Byrne, 19/09/2009
Josh Byrne visits a couple leading a self-reliant lifestyle in Broome, WA
Cultivation Tools
Colin Campbell, 12/09/2009
Colin Campbell offers a mountain of information on using cultivation tools
John's Vegie Plot
John Patrick, 12/09/2009
John Patrick checks on the progress of his community vegie plot
Seed Germination
Colin Campbell, 05/09/2009
Colin Campbell discusses the mechanics of seed germination and gives tips for a high success rate
Snowdrops and Snowflakes
Stephen Ryan, 05/09/2009
Stephen Ryan explains the difference between Snowdrops and Snowflakes
Volunteer Plants
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 05/09/2009
Jerry Coleby-Williams discusses the pros and cons of self-seeded plants
A New Broome
Josh Byrne, 29/08/2009
Josh Byrne visits Broome and discovers how sustainable gardening practices are changing the face of an iconic Kimberley landscape
Ask It/Solve It
Gardening Australia, 29/08/2009
Angus has some bad news about a gardener's passionfruit plant
Screening Plants
Colin Campbell, 29/08/2009
Colin finds some great examples of screening plants at Roma Street Parkland in Brisbane
Selecting a Plant
Tino Carnevale, 29/08/2009
Tino gives some excellent advice on selecting plants from a nursery
Sweet Potatoes
Leonie Norrington, 29/08/2009
Leonie offers a few tips for growing great sweet potatoes
Ask It/Solve It
Gardening Australia, 22/08/2009
Jerry identifies a drought tolerant plant and Angus solves an Azalea problem
Making a Balcony Garden
Leonie Norrington, 22/08/2009
Leonie turns a sun blasted balcony into an inviting retreat
Tree Dahlia Propagation
Stephen Ryan, 22/08/2009
Stephen gives an interesting lesson on Tree Dahlia propagation
A Garden for Community
Josh Byrne, 15/08/2009
Josh travels to Broome to see a community garden program in action
Ask It/Solve It
Gardening Australia, 15/08/2009
Jerry solves a common citrus query and Colin explains what's wrong with a hibiscus
Bush Revegetation
Stephen Ryan, 15/08/2009
Stephen checks out some of Melbourne's bushland regeneration
Managing Tree Populations
John Patrick, 15/08/2009
John discusses managing trees populations to ensure them for future generations
Making Microclimates
Sophie Thomson, 08/08/2009
Sophie Thompson explains how microclimates can affect the success of a garden
Ormiston House
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 08/08/2009
Jerry Coleby-Williams explores a 'Gardenesque' landscape
John's Vegie Plot
John Patrick, 01/08/2009
After a long holiday, John checks what's been happening in the vegie plot
Safety in the Garden
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 01/08/2009
Jerry gives some tips for working safely in the garden
Ask It/Solve It
Gardening Australia Team, 18/07/2009
John identifies a tall, then stemmed plant and Sophie troubleshoots a non-flowering passionfruit
Tomato Frame
Leonie Norrington, 18/07/2009
Leonie demonstrates a unique & practical way to grow tomatoes
An N.T. Native Garden
Leonie Norrington, 11/07/2009
Leonie explores a native garden on a suburban block in the Northern Territory
Ask It/Solve It
Gardening Australia Team, 04/07/2009
Jerry identifies a mysterious plant and Colin solves a Mandarin problem
Bare Root Trees
Sophie Thomson, 04/07/2009
Sophie explains how to choose, prepare for and plant 'bare rooted' trees
Pseudopanax crassifolius
Stephen Ryan, 04/07/2009
Stephen looks at the bizarre plant Pseudopanax crassifolius or the New Zealand Lancewood
A Passion for Hellebores
Jane Edmanson, 27/06/2009
Jane meets a passionate Hellebores breeder and collector
Growing Starch Staples
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 27/06/2009
Jerry shows us some unusual starch staples to grow
Home-made Remedies
Colin Campbell, 27/06/2009
Colin Campbell gives instructions on how to make some popular home-made garden remedies
Ask It/Solve It
Gardening Australia Team, 20/06/2009
The Gardening Australia team help solve some gardening problems for viewers
In Conversation - The Role of Botanic Gardens
Stephen Ryan, 20/06/2009
Stephen Ryan discusses the role of botanic gardens with John Arnott from Royal Botanic Gardens, Cranbourne
Site Analysis
John Patrick, 20/06/2009
John Patrick offers tips for when creating a new garden or renovating an existing one
Succession Planting
Leonie Norrington, 20/06/2009
Leonie Norrington is excited about the dry season and what this means for her vegie patch
Advanced Tree Planting
John Patrick, 13/06/2009
John Patrick discovers the best way to plant an advanced tree
All About Rhizomes
Angus Stewart, 13/06/2009
Angus explains what rhizomes are and how to propagate from them
Growing Shiitake Mushrooms
Jane Edmanson, 13/06/2009
Jane Edmanson discovers a fascinating method for growing mushrooms
The Vegie Patch
Tino Carnevale, 13/06/2009
Tino’s back in the patch looking at winter pruning, frost protection, and how his banana plant is faring.
An Easy Compost Bin
Sophie Thomson, 06/06/2009
Sophie explains how to make a quick and easy compost bin
Plant Nutrition
Colin Campbell, 06/06/2009
Colin Campbell explains how nutrients affect plant growth
Camellia Bud Balling
Colin Campbell, 30/05/2009
Colin looks at a common Camellia problem – 'bud balling'.
In Conversation - Sustainable Gardening
Stephen Ryan, 30/05/2009
Stephen Ryan talks sustainable gardening with Elaine Shallue from Sustainable Gardening Australia.
Indoor Plant Care
Sophie Thomson, 30/05/2009
Sophie Thomson offers advice on how to choose and care for indoor plants.
Ask It/Solve It
Gardening Australia Team, 30/05/2009
Stephen helps solve the mystery of the pumpkin plant with no pumpkins and Colin identifies a 'tasty' plant.
John's Vegie Plot - Part 5
John Patrick, 30/05/2009
The seasons are changing and it's out with the old crops, and in with the new at John's allotment.
Drought Tolerant Plants
Sophie Thomson, 23/05/2009
Sophie Thomson explains the importance of using climate-compatible plants in the garden.
Growing Trees from Seed
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 23/05/2009
Jerry Coleby-Williams explains some seed sowing principles.
Serpentine Layering
Stephen Ryan, 23/05/2009
Stephen Ryan explains an unusual propagating technique for climbing plants.
Slater Control
Josh Byrne, 23/05/2009
Josh Byrne offers advice on dealing with slaters in the garden
In Conversation - Gardening Through Drought
Stephen Ryan, 16/05/2009
Stephen Ryan discusses how to garden in dry conditions with author and garden designer, Kevin Walsh
Saltwater Incursion
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 16/05/2009
Jerry discovers a range of plants adapted to living in salty conditions
A Passion for Palms
Leonie Norrington, 09/05/2009
Leonie Norrington explores a Northern Territory garden filled with rare and unusual palms
Path Design
John Patrick, 09/05/2009
John Patrick gives you a few tips to make sure your garden gets the paths it deserves
Sub-tropical Winter Vegies
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 09/05/2009
Jerry Coleby-Williams explains how sub-tropical weather affects his gardening practices
Ask It/Solve It
Gardening Australia Team, 02/05/2009
Stephen answers a mulch query, Jerry addresses a gardenia deficiency, and Sophie offers lemon tree advice
Easy Compost Bin
Sophie Thomson, 02/05/2009
Sophie explains how to make a quick and easy compost bin
Hardy Grevilleas
Angus Stewart, 02/05/2009
Angus profiles a few hardy grevilleas and explains the best planting techniques for this genus
Hedge Shaping
John Patrick, 02/05/2009
John gives us some expert tips on how to keep a hedge looking ship-shape
A Tropical-Style Garden
Jane Edmanson, 25/04/2009
Jane Edmanson discovers a tropical-style garden in Melbourne
John's Vegie Plot
John Patrick, 25/04/2009
John adds more organic matter to his soil and begins planting winter vegies
Plant Nutrition
Colin Campbell, 25/04/2009
Colin Campbell explains how nutrients affect plant growth
The Boab's Progress
Josh Byrne, 25/04/2009
A year after its transplanting from the Kimberley to Perth’s King Park, Josh revisits the giant Boab tree
After the Floods
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 18/04/2009
Jerry Coleby-Williams explains how to repair flood damaged soil and plants
Creating Begonias
Colin Campbell, 18/04/2009
Colin Campbell meets an expert begonia grower in Queensland
Leonie's Gardening Tips
Leonie Norrington, 18/04/2009
Leonie offers some great gardening tips to save you time, money and energy
Pete's Patch with Tino
Tino Carnevale, 18/04/2009
Tino checks if his corn planting experiment worked, and begins another - growing bananas in Tasmania’s cold climate
Easy Propagation
Jane Edmanson, 11/04/2009
Jane Edmanson shows how to fill your garden with plants cheaply
Mangle-wurzel and Huauzontle
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 11/04/2009
Jerry Coleby-Williams shows us how to grow mangle-wurzle and huauzontle
Perennial Border
Stephen Ryan, 11/04/2009
Stephen Ryan starts preparing his perennial border for autumn
Tip and Trick - Using Compost
Angus Stewart, 11/04/2009
Angus gives a tip on how to get the best from your mulch and compost
After the Heatwave
Jane Edmanson, 04/04/2009
The summer of 2009 had a terrible impact in south-east Australia with many gardens devastated by the heat. But now autumn is here Jane shows how to rejuvenate your garden
Ask It/Solve It
Gardening Australia Team, 28/03/2009
John identifies a common pest, Josh advises on a slater invasion, and Jerry trouble-shoots an unwanted plant and identifies a eucalypt pest
Tip & Trick - Citrus Leafminer
Josh Byrne, 28/03/2009
Josh Byrne offers advice on dealing with this common pest
Autumn Planting
Jane Edmanson, 21/03/2009
Jane Edmanson discusses the benefits of planting in autumn
Pete's Patch with Tino
Tino Carnevale, 21/03/2009
Tino Carnevale updates us on what he’s been up to in Pete’s Patch
Storm Damage
Colin Campbell, 21/03/2009
Colin Campbell visits the storm ravaged Roma Street Parklands in Brisbane
Ask It/Solve It
Gardening Australia Team, 14/03/2009
John answers a query on growing carrots, Josh offers advice about a frog pond and Jerry solves a banksia problem
Improving Sandy Soils
Josh Byrne, 14/03/2009
Josh Byrne demonstrates ways to improve and manage sandy soils
John's Vegie Plot - Part 5
John Patrick, 14/03/2009
John tells how his vegie plot is coping after Melbourne's summer heatwave
Creating a Water Garden
Sophie Thomson, 07/03/2009
Sophie Thomson visits a water garden property near Adelaide
Easy Plant Propagation
Jane Edmanson, 07/03/2009
Jane Edmanson shows how to fill your garden with plants cheaply
Liliums
John Patrick, 07/03/2009
John Patrick meets Lilium expert John Faull to learn more about these magnificent flowers
Propagating Echeverias
Sophie Thomson, 07/03/2009
Sophie Thomson demonstrates propagating versatile echeverias
Fruit Tree Maintenance
Jane Edmanson, 28/02/2009
Jane Edmanson demonstrates summer fruit tree maintenance
Mangle-wurzel and Huauzontle
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 28/02/2009
Jerry Coleby-Williams shows us how to grow mangle-wurzle and huauzontle
Perennial Border
Stephen Ryan, 28/02/2009
Stephen Ryan starts preparing his perennial border for autumn
A Native Plant Showcase
John Patrick, 21/02/2009
John Patrick visits a garden in Victoria packed with native plants from around Australia
Garden Bed Design
Colin Campbell, 21/02/2009
Colin Campbell discusses tips for designing a glorious garden bed
Pete's Patch with Tino
Tino Carnevale, 21/02/2009
Gardening Australia's new presenter, Tino Carnevale is in 'The Patch'
Suburban Permaculture
Jane Edmanson, 21/02/2009
Jane Edmanson explores permaculture in a suburban garden in Victoria
John's Vegie Plot - Part 4
John Patrick, 14/02/2009
John Patrick shows us what’s been happening at his plot
Combating Nitrogen Drawdown
Angus Stewart, 07/02/2009
Angus gives a tip on how to combat nitrogen drawdown by applying compost under mulch
Plant Breeding
Colin Campbell, 07/02/2009
Colin Campbell meets a plant breeding expert in Queensland
Heatwave Help
Gardening Australia Team, 05/02/2009
The Gardening Australia team give advice about getting plants through the extreme heat.
Managing Nitrogen
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 31/01/2009
Jerry explains the importance of nitrogen in a garden
Pruning Tomato Plants
Angus Stewart, 31/01/2009
Angus shows how to get the best out of your tomatoes - with correct pruning
Tree Removal
Angus Stewart, 24/01/2009
Angus looks at how large, unhealthy trees are safely removed from yards.
Airport Garden
Leonie Norrington, 17/01/2009
Leonie explores an indigenous garden surrounding Darwin airport
Frost Tolerant Plants
Sophie Thomson, 10/01/2009
Sophie suggests some tips to protect your plants from frost
Deep Watering
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 03/01/2009
Jerry demonstrates a deep-watering technique for trees
National Memorial Walk
Peter Cundall, 03/01/2009
Pete visits the National Memorial Walk at the Enogerra Barracks in Brisbane
John's Vegie Plot - Part 1
John Patrick, 27/12/2008
John Patrick begins his vegie patch at Hawthorn Community Garden, which Gardening Australia will regularly look in on.
School Kitchen Garden
Jane Edmanson, 27/12/2008
Jane visits a kitchen garden at Elwood Primary School in Melbourne
Garden In A Vase
Meredith Kirton, 20/12/2008
In August, Meredith got some tips on bringing garden flowers inside
Sprayer Care
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 20/12/2008
In May, Jerry demonstrated how to care for your garden sprayer
Using Bales
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 20/12/2008
In July, Jerry demonstrated the benefits of using bales in the garden
John's Vegie Plot - Part 3
John Patrick, 29/11/2008
John Patrick keeps us up-to-date with what’s happening in his community garden vegie plot
Succulent Art
Sophie Thomson, 29/11/2008
Sophie Thompson demonstrates how to create a succulent artwork
Summer Preparation
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 29/11/2008
Jerry gives us some tips on preparing our gardens for summer
Groundcovers
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 22/11/2008
Jerry looks at a range of ground covers that can be used as lawn alternatives
Margaret Stones
John Patrick, 15/11/2008
John Patrick meets Margaret Stones, one of Australia’s most gifted and prolific botanical artists
Building a Raised Bed
Angus Stewart, 08/11/2008
Angus Stewart demonstrates how to prepare a raised garden bed
Reuse in the Garden
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 08/11/2008
Jerry Coleby-Williams gives tips on reusing common waste materials
John's Vegie Plot - Part 2
John Patrick, 01/11/2008
John Patrick’s back at his plot in the Hawthorn Community Garden
Maintaining Drip Irrigation
Josh Byrne, 25/10/2008
Josh Byrne explains how to maintain a drip irrigation system
Reinvigorating Lawns
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 25/10/2008
Jerry demonstrates how to reinvigorate and maintain your lawn
Pot Culture
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 18/10/2008
Jerry shows how to select the right pot for your plant
Visiting Pete's Patch
Jane Edmanson, 18/10/2008
Jane Edmanson visits Pete’s Patch at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Hobart
Herbal Tea Plants
Sophie Thompson, 27/09/2008
Sophie Thomson shares her knowledge on plants for herbal teas
Royal Melbourne Zoo
John Patrick, 27/09/2008
John Patrick visits the Japanese Garden at the Melbourne Zoo
An Entomologist's Garden
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 20/09/2008
Jerry Coleby-Williams discovers a wildlife garden in the suburbs of Brisbane.
John's Vegie Plot - Part 1
John Patrick, 20/09/2008
John Patrick begins his vegie patch at Hawthorn Community Garden, which Gardening Australia will regularly look in on.
Tree Removal
Angus Stewart, 06/09/2008
Angus looks at how large, unhealthy trees are safely removed from yards.
Cranbourne Natives
Jane Edmanson, 30/08/2008
Jane visits the Australian Garden at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Cranbourne
Focal Point Design
Sophie Thomson, 23/08/2008
Sophie discusses how to incorporate focal points in garden design
Leonie's Vegie Patch
Leonie Norrington, 23/08/2008
Leonie explains what’s happening in her vegie patch
Redlands Heritage Garden
Sophie Thomson, 23/08/2008
Colin visits the Redlands heritage garden in Brisbane
Garden In A Vase
Meredith Kirton, 09/08/2008
Meredith gets some tips on bringing garden flowers inside
National Memorial Walk
Peter Cundall, 26/07/2008
Pete visits the National Memorial Walk at the Enogerra Barracks in Brisbane
The Philosophy of Pete's Patch
Peter Cundall, 26/07/2008
Pete explains the principles behind his vegie patch
Frost Tolerant Plants
Sophie Thomson, 19/07/2008
Sophie suggests some tips to protect your plants from frost
Growing in Glass
Meredith Kirton, 19/07/2008
Meredith shows how to create a mini landscape for inside
Pete's Patch
Peter Cundall, 19/07/2008
Pete’s in the patch harvesting beetroot, swedes and carrots and planting spuds.
Using Bales
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 19/07/2008
Jerry explains the benefits of using bales in the garden
School Kitchen Garden
Jane Edmanson, 12/07/2008
Jane visits a kitchen garden at Elwood Primary School in Melbourne
Pete's Patch
Peter Cundall, 05/07/2008
Pete’s back in the patch planting a fruit tree and pruning blackcurrants
Airport Garden
Leonie Norrington, 28/06/2008
Leonie explores an indigenous garden surrounding Darwin airport
Mini-Makeover
Meredith Kirton, 28/06/2008
Meredith gives some tips on making over a small backyard area
Pete's Patch
Peter Cundall, 21/06/2008
Pete is in the patch planting onions, looking at leeks and fertilising the salad greens
Sustainable Solutions
Josh Byrne, 21/06/2008
Josh visits Tim Derby and Sharni Graham for some solutions to sustainable living
Pruning Grapevines
John Patrick, 14/06/2008
John visits Peter May to learn the techniques for training and pruning grapevines
Winter Flowering Natives
Angus Stewart, 14/06/2008
Angus profiles some natives that flower in early winter
Pete's Patch
Peter Cundall, 24/05/2008
Pete’s back in the patch digging in green manure, looking at kale and broad beans
Backyard Frog Ponds
Josh Byrne, 17/05/2008
Josh meets frog doctor – Johnny Prefumo – to learn how to build a frog pond
Pete's Patch
Peter Cundall, 10/05/2008
Pete is in the patch clearing beans, planting spinach and pruning a nectarine tree
Plant Propagation
Jane Edmanson, 10/05/2008
Jane visits a propagation nursery which produces over a million plants a year
Semi-ripe Cuttings
Jane Edmanson, 19/04/2008
Jane explains the techniques for taking semi-ripe cuttings
Weed Management
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 12/04/2008
Jerry gives some tips on managing plants so they don’t jump the garden fence.
Germinating Ferns
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 05/04/2008
Jerry explains the techniques used to germinate ferns
Pete's Patch
Peter Cundall, 29/03/2008
Pete’s back in the patch planting broad beans, lettuces and caring for figs
Reinvigorating Borders
Meredith Kirton, 29/03/2008
Meredith gives some tips for reinvigorating a tired border
Dry-Climate Garden
Sophie Thomson, 22/03/2008
Sophie meets dry-climate gardening expert Trevor Nottle
Manure Nutrients
Angus Stewart, 22/03/2008
Angus explains the nutrient benefits of using manure on the garden
Pete's Patch
Peter Cundall, 15/03/2008
Pete is back in the patch, pruning fruit trees and picking sweet corn
Garden Maintenance
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 08/03/2008
Jerry gets busy on garden maintenance in autumn
Planning For Cyclones
Leonie Norrington, 08/03/2008
Leonie explains how to minimise cyclone damage in the garden
Cool Climate Autumn Jobs
Jane Edmanson, 01/03/2008
Jane prunes, lifts and divides perennials for autumn
Pete's Patch
Peter Cundall, 01/03/2008
Pete’s back in the patch looking at how the vegies have grown over summer
Creating A School Garden: Part 6
Josh Byrne, 23/02/2008
Josh tours the completed Swan Valley Anglican Community School Garden
Deep Watering
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 16/02/2008
Jerry demonstrates a deep-watering technique for trees
Compost Net
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 01/12/2007
Jerry explains how to avoid vinegar flies in the compost
Summer Survival
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 01/12/2007
Jerry gives some tips on gardening summer survival
Hard Seed Propagation
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 15/09/2007
Jerry gives a tip on propagating hard-coated seed
Using Hay Bales
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 01/09/2007
Jerry explains how hay bales have protected his garden
Winter Garden Maintenance
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 16/06/2007
Jerry gives some tips on winter garden maintenance
Indoor Plant Care
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 03/02/2007
Jerry gives some tips on caring for indoor plants
Rose Breeding
Sophie Thompson, 27/01/2007
Sophie learns about rose breeding
The rose is among the most popular flowers in the world and that means rose breeding is big business.
Building a Worm Farm
Jane Edmanson, 20/01/2007
Jane explains the benefits of worm farms
There can be no doubt that worms are the best thing for your garden.
Growing Globe Artichokes
Peter Cundall, 20/01/2007
Peter gives some tips on growing globe artichokes
The leaves of globe artichokes Cynara scolymus are extremely handsome, with a lovely silver grey appearance.
Powdered Sulphur
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 20/01/2007
Jerry explains the uses of powdered sulphur
Sulphur is one of the oldest garden remedies and it is as good today as when people first started using it.
Propagating Natives
Angus Stewart, 06/01/2007
Angus gives tips on propagating natives from seed
Australian plants have evolved a variety of strategies for reproduction from seed.
Rainwater Tanks
Josh Byrne, 23/12/2006
Josh talks about rainwater tanks
With so much of the country in drought, water conservation is on our minds and making the most of natural rain is the perfect place to start.
Striking Grapevines
Peter Cundall, 23/12/2006
Pete gives tips on striking grapevines
Gardening Australia gets many letters asking how to strike and plant grapevines.
Composting
Jane Edmanson, 16/12/2006
Jane promotes the benefits of composting
Compost is such a good thing.
Pests and Solutions
Josh Byrne, 16/12/2006
Josh suggests some organic pest controls
Pests are a normal part of every garden.
Pete to Your Place
Peter Cundall, 16/12/2006
Peter visits Woodbridge School in Tasmania
Woodbridge is a special school in a beautiful area of southeastern Tasmania.
Pete's Liquid Manure Recipe
Peter Cundall, 16/12/2006
Pete’s liquid manure recipe
Many people have written to Gardening Australia asking for a recipe for liquid manure - so here it is.
Seaweed Fertiliser
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 16/12/2006
Seaweed is a wonderful fertiliser, a great soil builder and an excellent compost activator.
Banksia propagation
Peter Cundall, 09/12/2006
Pete explains how to plant native seeds
It's unbelievably easy to propagate a range of different Australian plants.
Summer Gardening Tips
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 02/12/2006
Jerry gives some gardening tips to survive summer
When it comes to summer it's important to use water wisely and also take particular notice of trees and other plants which can, because of lack of water, become stressed.
Growing Kale
Peter Cundall, 25/11/2006
Pete gives some tips on growing kale
I can't get over the number of people that write to me politely and say, "Look, you're an old geezer.
How Compost is Made
Josh Byrne, 25/11/2006
Josh explains the mysteries of composting
Have you ever wondered where a bag of compost from a nursery comes from?
Growing Grevilleas
Colin Cambell, 18/11/2006
Colin gives some tips on growing grevilleas
Grevilleas are the third largest group of Australian native plants, with somewhere between 350 and 500 species in the genus.
Creating a Small Garden
Josh Byrne, 11/11/2006
Josh explains his plans to recycle organic waste
The 3,500 litre in ground rainwater tank is installed.
Spring Blossom
Jane Edmanson, 28/10/2006
Jane profiles spring blossom
After a long, cold winter you can always tell when spring is just around the corner because the fruit and ornamental trees come into blossom.
Tropical Roses
Leonie Norrington, 28/10/2006
Leonie finds out how to grow roses in the tropics
A beautiful, healthy rose is not something normally associated with the tropics.
Horticultural Oils
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 21/10/2006
Jerry explains the virtues of horticultural oils
Horticultural oils are one of the most effective controls for a broad range of sap-sucking pests in the garden.
Pete's Patch
Peter Cundall, 21/10/2006
Pete gives tomato-growing advice
Of all the vegetables grown in gardens, tomatoes are by far the most popular.
Pete to Your Place
Peter Cundall, 07/10/2006
Pete gives some tips on windbreaks and possum problems
Lisa Dryden lives in one of the most beautiful parts of Australia.
Safe Gardening
John Patrick, 07/10/2006
John finds out the safe use of potting mix
Gardening Australia constantly receives correspondence about the correct handling of potting mix.
Lawn Maintenance
Colin Campbell, 30/09/2006
Colin gives some advice on lawn maintenance
It's a time honoured Aussie tradition - cranking up the mower and going for a burn over the front lawn.
Planting Parsley
Peter Cundall, 30/09/2006
Pete plants parsley seed
Parsley seed is tiny and gives all sorts of problems when planting.
Propagating Natives
Angus Stewart, 30/09/2006
Angus gives tips on propagating natives from seed
Australian plants have evolved a variety of strategies for reproduction from seed.
Grafting Natives
Angus Stewart, 23/09/2006
Angus gives some tips on grafting natives
The star like flowers of boronias have long enchanted bushwalkers in parts of Australia from the east to west coast.
Creating a Fern Garden
Peter Cundall, 16/09/2006
Pete creates a fern garden
Woodbridge school in Tasmania has a problem.
Rainwater Tanks
Josh Byrne, 16/09/2006
Josh talks about rainwater tanks
With so much of the country in drought, water conservation is on our minds and making the most of natural rain is the perfect place to start.
Palms in Pots
Colin Campbell, 09/09/2006
Colin gives tips on growing palms in pots
Nothing beats an attractive palm in a nice pot, there is a huge selection of palms to choose from, and what's more, they grow all over Australia.
Fertilisers
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 02/09/2006
Jerry advises on spring fertilising
It’s spring, and time to think about composting, mulching and of course fertilising to prepare for the growing season.
Pete's Patch
Peter Cundall, 02/09/2006
Pete’s in the patch planting potatoes and peas
Potatoes come in different varieties and shapes.
Dividing Dahlias
Peter Cundall, 26/08/2006
Pete shows how to divide dahlias
Of the summer flowering plants Dahlias must be tops.
Pond Cleaning
John Patrick, 26/08/2006
John says now is the time to spring clean the pond
Water is a wonderful addition to any garden.
Pruning Camellias
Angus Stewart, 26/08/2006
Angus gives some tips on pruning camellias
Camellias are one of the world's most beautiful and versatile shrubs or small trees.
Dried Perennials
John Patrick, 19/08/2006
John gives tips on perennials for a winter display
Most gardeners in autumn have a propensity to cut back wonderful perennials, which have given an incredible display.
Pete's Patch
Peter Cundall, 19/08/2006
Pete is preparing the soil for spring and fertilising leafy vegies
Isn't it absolutely blooming marvellous?
Growing Globe Artichokes
Peter Cundall, 12/08/2006
Peter gives some tips on growing globe artichokes
The leaves of globe artichokes Cynara scolymus are extremely handsome, with a lovely silver grey appearance.
Plant Identification
John Patrick, 12/08/2006
John takes the mystery out of plant identification
A knowledge of plants is fundamental to gardeners because plants are the raw materials for horticulturists.
Aquaponics
Josh Byrne, 05/08/2006
Josh visits an aquaponic backyard in Perth
Joel Malcolm's suburban backyard is not big but it's extremely productive, with thriving fruit trees and vegetables.
Ask It/Solve It
Peter Cundall and Jerry Coleby-Williams, 29/07/2006
Peter and Jerry answer some gardening queries on spinach, figs, insects and frangipani trees.
Heliconias
Leonie Norrington, 29/07/2006
Leonie tells us about growing Heliconias
A joy of being a Top End gardener is that you can grow some of the world's most spectacular tropical plants, like the absolutely beautiful Heliconia.
Pete's Patch
Peter Cundall, 22/07/2006
Pete gives advice on growing citrus in cool climates
A burning question in many parts of Australia is: "What's wrong with my citrus trees?
Propagating Natives
Angus Stewart, 22/07/2006
Angus finds out about propagating native plants
You never know what people get up to in their backyards.
Creating a Small Garden
Josh Byrne, 15/07/2006
Josh installs a grey water system
The next step in setting up the new garden is to install a grey water system - a big job, but a critical one.
Hydroponics
, 15/07/2006
Andrew Pearson grows hydroponic tomatoes – this is his story
My name is Andrew Pearson.
Planting & Pruning Berry Vines
John Patrick, 15/07/2006
John demonstrates how to manage berries
The edge of the Dandenong Ranges, east of Melbourne, is known as the heart of berry country.
Rose Breeding
Sophie Thompson, 15/07/2006
Sophie learns about rose breeding
The rose is among the most popular flowers in the world and that means rose breeding is big business.
Taking Rose Cuttings
Peter Cundall, 15/07/2006
Pete explains how to take rose cuttings
Gardening Australia receives countless letters from people wanting to know how to propagate roses from cuttings.
Growing Vegies in Pots
Josh Byrne, 08/07/2006
Josh gives advice on growing vegies in pots
Just because you don't have a large garden doesn't mean you can't enjoy homegrown fresh vegies.
The World of Fungus
Dr Tom May, 08/07/2006
Mycologist, Dr Tom May, is hooked on fungi and explains why
My name is Dr Tom May.
Chrysanthemum care
Peter Cundall, 01/07/2006
Pete gives some tips on caring for Chrysanthemums
There must be thousands of potted Chrysanthemums sold on Mother's Day.
Clay Soil Test
Angus Stewart, 01/07/2006
Angus learns how to test clay soil
Clay often gets bad press in gardening books.
Garden Tool Kit
Meredith Kirton, 01/07/2006
Meredith suggests a basic gardening tool kit
My basic toolkit includes: long bladed shears, square nosed spade, leaf rake, hand trowel, hand fork, double sided cultivator, gloves, bucket, a set of cutlery (which may surprise but I use them all the time) and secateurs.
Pete's Patch
Peter Cundall, 24/06/2006
Pete’s back in his vegie patch growing healthy food
Never be contemptuous about the good old swede.
Planting Asparagus
Jane Edmanson, 24/06/2006
Jane shows us how to plant Asparagus
A favourite vegetable is Asparagus officinalis.
Trench Digging
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 24/06/2006
Jerry explains the technique of trench digging
Now is a good time to put in a winter crop of tomatoes and soil preparation is the key.
Creating a Small Garden
Josh Byrne and Peter Cundall, 17/06/2006
Peter visits Josh’s small garden and lends a helping hand
So far the backyard has been cleaned up and the raised vegie bed established.
Striking Grapevines
Peter Cundall, 17/06/2006
Pete gives tips on striking grapevines
Gardening Australia gets many letters asking how to strike and plant grapevines.
Sweet Potato
Jerry Coleby Williams, 17/06/2006
Jerry gives advice on growing sweet potatoes
If you enjoy eating and growing potatoes, then try sweet potatoes.
Pete To Your Place
Peter Cundall, 10/06/2006
Peter visits Lauderdale Primary School in Tasmania
Gardening Australia received a letter from Rebecca Whyte, on behalf of all the school kids at Lauderdale Primary School near Hobart.
Coppicing & Pollarding
John Patrick, 03/06/2006
John looks at the art of coppicing and pollarding
A plant that’s cut back close to ground level and results in the production of young, vigorous stems has been subject to a process called coppicing.
Indoor Plant Care
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 03/06/2006
Jerry gives some tips on caring for indoor plants
Houseplants are often as important as an outdoor garden.
Making a Compost Bin
Peter Cundall, 03/06/2006
Pete makes a compost bin for around $34
Gardening Australia received a letter asking how to make a small, but effective compost bin.
Gardening Australia Expo Brisbane - Great Health, Great Living, Great Gardening
Peter Cundall, 19/05/2006
I like all kinds of gardening.
Gardening Australia Expo Brisbane - Plant Propagation
Angus Stewart, 19/05/2006
Pete's Patch
Peter Cundall, 13/05/2006
Pete’s in his patch growing winter vegies and harvesting pumpkins
We had a problem with a ‘Granny Smith’ apple tree.
Seedling Production
John Patrick, 13/05/2006
John visits a seedling production nursery
Keen gardeners will have bought dozens of punnets of seedlings over the years.
Creating a Small Garden
Josh Byrne, 06/05/2006
Josh builds and plants his raised vegie garden
The first step in my small garden was tidying up, and now the challenge is a lot less daunting.
Practical Autumn Jobs
Meredith Kirton, 06/05/2006
Meredith gives advice on autumn jobs
Autumn is one of the most pleasant times for gardening, which is great, as there is always lots to do.
Pruning Rasberries
Peter Cundall, 29/04/2006
Pete gives some tips on pruning raspberries
Raspberries can become a real mess at the end of the season.
Building a Worm Farm
Jane Edmanson, 22/04/2006
Jane explains the benefits of worm farms
There can be no doubt that worms are the best thing for your garden.
Organic Audit
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 22/04/2006
Jerry’s garden undergoes an organic audit
It's two and a half years since I moved to Wynnum in suburban Brisbane and it's hard to believe how much the garden has changed.
Pete's Patch
Peter Cundall, 22/04/2006
Pete’s in his patch preparing for winter
Use a garden fork to dig the garden so as not to turn the soil over, but to leave the good and living stuff on top.
Pests and Solutions
Josh Byrne, 08/04/2006
Josh suggests some organic pest controls
Pests are a normal part of every garden.
Powdered Sulphur
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 08/04/2006
Jerry explains the uses of powdered sulphur
Sulphur is one of the oldest garden remedies and it is as good today as when people first started using it.
Spring-Flowering Bulbs
Jane Edmanson, 08/04/2006
Jane talks about planting bulbs
Spring flowering bulbs are all-time favourites in the garden.
Pete to your place - Sonia Robertson
Peter Cundall, 01/04/2006
Pete visits Sonia Robertson to solve some problems
Sonia Robertson is a keen but, frustrated gardener at Parkdale, in Melbourne.
Seedling Care
Colin Campbell, 25/03/2006
Colin gives tips on how to give seedlings the best start
When it comes to buying seedlings, there are a few things to remember.
Smooth Luffa
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 25/03/2006
Jerry explains how to grow smooth luffas
Many will recognise the luffa as something used to scrub your back in the bath.
Composting
Jane Edmanson, 18/03/2006
Jane promotes the benefits of composting
Compost is such a good thing.
Pete's Patch #2
Peter Cundall, 18/03/2006
Pete gives some peach tree pruning tips
It’s a challenge that always fills me with the most incredible ecstasy and excitement.
Banksia propagation
Peter Cundall, 11/03/2006
Pete explains how to plant native seeds
It's unbelievably easy to propagate a range of different Australian plants.
Maintaining Natives
Sophie Thomson, 11/03/2006
Sophie tells us how to look after natives
Back in the seventies, Australian bush gardens were all the rage, as gardeners embraced the natural surroundings and rejected the more traditional garden of roses, lawns and perennials.
Arrowroot and Peanuts
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 04/03/2006
Jerry gives us the lowdown on growing peanuts and arrowroot
Two vegetables I've been itching to grow are peanuts and Queensland arrowroot.
Pruning Fruit Trees
Peter Cundall, 04/03/2006
Pete gives some fruit tree pruning tips
It’s possible to train apple trees to grow flat on lattice.
Permaculture
Josh Byrne, 25/02/2006
Much planning and hard work has changed what was once a neglected suburban block to be full of fruit trees, vegies, chooks and even a wetland….
Pete's Patch No. 1
Peter Cundall, 25/02/2006
Now is the time to prepare the ground for one of the most nutritious of all vegetables and the easiest to plant, and they are leeks.
Seaweed Fertiliser
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 25/02/2006
Seaweed is a wonderful fertiliser, a great soil builder and an excellent compost activator.
Propagation
Jane Edmanson, 18/02/2006
Jane reveals the secrets to propagating plants
Propagating is the process of growing new plants from old.
The Vegie Patch
Peter Cundall, 18/02/2006
Peter shows us the Rippon Lea Kitchen Garden
I must confess I couldn't leave Rippon Lea without looking at one of my favourite parts.
Gardener of the Year: Bob O'Neill
John Patrick, 12/11/2005
John presents our Gardener of the Year, Bob O’Neill, with his trophy
Gardening Australia’s Ornamental Gardener of the Year, Bob O'Neill, also known as 'The Correa King' has been voted the ABC Gardening Australia Gardener of the Year.
Soil Improvement
Peter Cundall, 12/11/2005
Pete gives some tips on soil improvement
We have heavy clay soil and that's the reason I'm digging some pale looking stuff in.
No-Dig Gardening
Jane Edmanson, 05/11/2005
Jane’s no-dig gardening technique
Instead of digging or hoeing and hurting your back, why not use a gardener's best friend - worms - to help establish a no dig garden bed.
Planting In Dry Shade
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 05/11/2005
Jerry gives some tips on plants for dry shade
My narrow driveway border gets very little direct sunshine.
How To Mulch
Sophie Thomson, 29/10/2005
Sophie tests a range of mulches
Most people know what mulch is.
Organic Fungicide
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 29/10/2005
Jerry’s organic fungicide recipes
Discovering a disease in the garden is often a trigger for a gardener to use a chemical, such as a fungicide to get rid of the powdery mildew.
Pete's Patch # 7
Peter Cundall, 29/10/2005
Planting in Pete’s patch
Let's start by getting right down to earth.
Clematis
John Patrick, 15/10/2005
John profiles Clematis ‘Golden Tiara’
Pete's Patch #6
Peter Cundall, 15/10/2005
Pete gives some tomato planting hints
Festival Favourites
John Patrick & Sophie Thomson, 01/10/2005
John and Sophie discuss their festival favourites
Organic - What To Plant
Josh Byrne, 01/10/2005
Josh shows us how to plant organically
Pete to your Place #9
Peter Cundall, 01/10/2005
Pete visits Meagan and Bill Avery to solve their garden problems
Coastal Planting
Peter Cundall, 24/09/2005
Peter advises on plants for the coast
Potting Mix Recipes
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 24/09/2005
Jerry’s potting mix recipes
Screening Wall
Andrew O'Sullivan, 24/09/2005
Andrew builds a screening wall for the garden
Myths & Misconceptions
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 03/09/2005
Jerry sheds some light on some of gardening’s myths and misconceptions.
Pete's Patch #5
Peter Cundall, 03/09/2005
Peter is back in his famous veggie patch.
Flower Arranging
John Patrick, 27/08/2005
John meets floral designer, Joost Bakker.
Pete to your Place #8
Peter Cundall, 27/08/2005
Peter visits another problem garden
Secateur Maintenance
Josh Byrne, 27/08/2005
Josh gives some tips on maintaining your secateurs
Young Landscape Designer
, 27/08/2005
We meet landscape designer, Jamie Clapham.
Bird Scarer
Peter Cundall, 20/08/2005
Peter makes a bird scarer out of aluminium drink cans.
Ornamental Garden Winner
John Patrick, 20/08/2005
John visits Bob O’Neill, our Ornamental Garden Gardener of the Year Winner.
Winter Flowering Plants
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 20/08/2005
Jerry suggests some great winter flowering plants
Pete to your Place #7
Peter Cundall, 13/08/2005
Pete gives some rose pruning tips
Scented Winter Plants
Sophie Thomson, 13/08/2005
Sophie suggests some scented winter plants.
Soil Building
Josh Byrne, 13/08/2005
Josh demonstrates how to build up garden soil.
Bare Rooted Plants
Melissa King, 30/07/2005
Melissa explains about bare-rooted plants.
Rose Pruning
Peter Cundall, 30/07/2005
Peter’s shows how to prune roses.
Stag & Elk Horns
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 30/07/2005
Jerry profiles Staghorns & Elkhorns.
Tree Surgery
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 23/07/2005
Jerry gives some advice on tree assessment, management and surgery.
Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Melissa King, 16/07/2005
Melissa profiles the Hong Kong Orchid Tree.
MY GARDEN: Bonsai
, 16/07/2005
Tim Vivoda is a bonsai enthusiast. This is his story.
Pete to your Place #6
Peter Cundall, 16/07/2005
Pete visits the Good News Lutheran School at Tarneit, Victoria.
Pruning Fruit Trees
Sophie Thomson, 16/07/2005
Sophie Thomson, Gardening Australia’s new South Australian presenter, gives some fruit tree pruning tips.
Pruning Hydrangeas
Peter Cundall, 09/07/2005
Peter’s pruning hydrangea tips.
Stepping Stones
Andrew O'Sullivan, 09/07/2005
Andrew makes stepping stones for the backyard.
Waterwise Garden
Melissa King, 09/07/2005
Melissa visits the waterwise garden of Lawrie Koelmeyer.
Botanical Artist
Melissa King, 02/07/2005
Melissa visits the garden of Les and Elaine Musgrave who love art and nature.
Pete to your Place #5
Peter Cundall, 02/07/2005
Peter visits a problem garden in Hobart.
Winter Fertilising
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 02/07/2005
Jerry explains about winter fertilising.
Waterfall Cottage
Melissa King, 25/06/2005
Melissa visits the beautiful Waterfall Cottage in Sydney.
Lawn Care
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 18/06/2005
Jerry gives some advice on winter lawn care.
Layered Landscapes
Joshua Byrne, 18/06/2005
Josh uses layering as a landscaping technique.
Garden Lighting
Andrew O'Sullivan, 04/06/2005
Andrew investigates the new garden lights on the market.
Hooping Roses
Jane Edmanson, 04/06/2005
Jane shows us how to hoop roses.
Dividing Perennials
Jane Edmanson, 28/05/2005
Jane gives advice on how to divide Perennials.
Pete to your Place #4
Peter Cundall, 28/05/2005
Peter comes to the rescue of well-known pianist Michael Kiernan-Harvey.
Pete's Patch #3
Peter Cundall, 14/05/2005
Peter is busy in his vegie patch at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Azaleas
Jane Edmanson, 07/05/2005
Jane gives some tips on Azalea care.
Pete to Your Place #3
Peter Cundall, 30/04/2005
Peter visits St Joseph’s Church, Hobart, to help with the garden.
Sub-Tropical Vegies
Colin Campbell, 23/04/2005
Colin gives tips for growing vegies in the Sub tropics.
Lawn Care
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 16/04/2005
Jerry tells us how to lay turf and look after lawn.
How to Compost
Josh Byrne, 09/04/2005
Josh and his neighbour, Richard Cooke talk compost
Lambley Nursery
John Patrick, 09/04/2005
John visits artist Criss Canning & David Glenn at Lambley Nursery near Ballarat.
Pete to Your Place #2
Peter Cundall, 02/04/2005
Peter visits a problem garden in Mt. Nelson, Tasmania.
Re-using Plastic
Andrew O'Sullivan, 02/04/2005
Andrew gives us some tips on reusing plastic.
Potting Mix - Part 1
John Patrick, 26/03/2005
John tests different priced potting mixes.
Sweet Peas
Malcolm Campbell, 26/03/2005
Malcolm tells us all we need to know about planting sweet peas.
Pete to Your Place #1
Peter Cundall, 19/03/2005
Peter makes a surprise visit to the owners of a problem garden in Tasmania.
Sustainable Garden
Jane Edmanson, 19/03/2005
visits Wendy & Ross Mather who have created a sustainable garden.
Taking Grey Leaf Cuttings
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 19/03/2005
Jerry shows us how easy it is to take grey leaf cuttings.
Andrew's Garden
Andrew O'Sullivan, 05/03/2005
Andrew O’Sullivan, one of our NSW Presenters, shows us his private oasis in inner Sydney.
Bedding Plants
Malcolm Campbell, 05/03/2005
Malcolm tells us all we need to know about bedding plants.
Spring Bulbs
Melissa King, 26/02/2005
Melissa tells us all we need to know about planting spring bulbs.
Permaculture
Joshua Byrne & Peter Cundall, 19/02/2005
Permaculture
Pete's Mailbag - Gumboot Remover
Peter Cundall, 12/02/2005
Pete's Mailbag - Gumboot Remover
Permaculture #11
Josh Byrne, 25/11/2004
Permaculture #11
Seed Savers
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 25/11/2004
Seed Savers
Vanessa McDonald - Gardener of the Year
, 25/11/2004
Vanessa McDonald - Gardener of the Year
Creepy Crawlies
Jennie Churchill, 12/11/2004
Creepy Crawlies
Permaculture #10 - Home Nursery
Josh Byrne, 12/11/2004
Permaculture #10 - Home Nursery
Vegie Patch
Peter Cundall, 29/10/2004
Vegie Patch
Permaculture #9 - Recycling Organics
Joshua Byrne, 22/10/2004
Permaculture #9 - Recycling Organics
Permaculture #8 - Vertical Spaces
Josh Byrne, 08/10/2004
Permaculture #8 - Vertical Spaces
Garden Lighting
Melissa King, 01/10/2004
Garden Lighting
GOTY Finalist - Kerryn Rogers
, 01/10/2004
GOTY Finalist - Kerryn Rogers
Tropical Aussies
Colin Campbell, 24/09/2004
Tropical Aussies
Climate Change
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 17/09/2004
Climate Change
Vegie Patch #5
Peter Cundall, 17/09/2004
Vegie Patch #5
Bedding Plant Preparation
Malcolm Campbell, 10/09/2004
Bedding Plant Preparation
Permaculture #7 - Greywater
Josh Byrne, 10/09/2004
Permaculture #7 - Greywater
Tropical Harvest
Colin Campbell, 10/09/2004
Tropical Harvest
Easy Use Tools
Melissa King, 03/09/2004
Easy Use Tools
Eco Living Centre
Andrew O'Sullivan, 03/09/2004
Eco Living Centre
Brick Reuse
Andrew O'Sullivan, 27/08/2004
Brick Reuse
Citrus Canker
, 27/08/2004
Citrus Canker
Magic of Winter
Jane Edmanson, 27/08/2004
Magic of Winter
Permaculture #6 - Drip Irrigation
Josh Byrne, 27/08/2004
Permaculture #6 - Drip Irrigation
Greening Sydney
Jennie Churchill, 13/08/2004
Greening Sydney
Tree Valuer
Jane Edmanson, 13/08/2004
Tree Valuer
Cold Frame
Andrew O'Sullivan, 06/08/2004
Cold Frame
Dividing Australian Tufties
John Patrick, 30/07/2004
Dividing Australian Tufties
Indoor Plants
Malcolm Campbell, 30/07/2004
Indoor plants can be an expensive investment for the house-proud gardener, so for anyone new to growing plants indoors, it is best to choose the hardiest plants that will adaptable to your local indoor environment.
Permaculture #4
Joshua Byrne, 16/07/2004
The vegetables are well established, and always a few weeds to contend with but these always make good food for the chickens.
Stepping Stones
Andrew O'Sullivan, 16/07/2004
Tom and Ben have had part of their garden developed into an adventure playground for them with trees to climb and a pond where fish and frogs live together.
Great Gardens
Joshua Byrne, 09/07/2004
There is a strong gardening culture in Perth.
Plastic Bottles
Andrew O'Sullivan, 09/07/2004
Plastic bottles are a valuable resource that is being thrown away every day, and together they all add up to an enormous part of our landfill every year.
Pruning Roses
Peter Cundall, 02/07/2004
When roses are suffering from neglect and are not looking their best, especially in the middle of winter, then the prospect of some hard pruning to tidy them up and to reinvigorate them is an exciting thought.
Permaculture Step by Step #3
Joshua Byrne, 25/06/2004
The last step in the development of this average suburban block in Perth to a permaculture garden, showed the dry, dusty front yard being converted into a vegetable garden.
Bog Gardens
Melissa King, 18/06/2004
This garden at Newbury in Victoria thrives in conditions that many gardeners would consider to be troublesome.
Invasive Trees
Matthew Lunn, 18/06/2004
Trees are a very important part of our everyday lives.
Legal Dangers
Colin Campbell, 11/06/2004
Today there is a current trend towards litigation, where consumers expect others to take the element of chance out of their decisions.
Permaculture Step by Step #2
Joshua Byrne, 11/06/2004
The next step is to prepare and plant the fruit and vegetables now that the design has been drawn and the block has been cleaned up.
