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gardening December 7, 2019
While reviving her garden after its recent woes, the author is reminded of a handy way to deal with summer weeds – using a trick she learnt from her mother.
gardening September 7, 2019
In the hopeful spirit of the new season, the author attempts to add potatoes, succulents and more to her small garden.
gardening June 29, 2019
As she contemplates her ever-expanding Monstera deliciosa, the author provides tips on what to plant and prune as the cold weather descends.
gardening December 23, 2017
Sharing a garden with an animal companion can bring additional joy to the life outdoors. But thought must go into pet-friendly plantings.
gardening September 16, 2017
Intent on growing native orchids, the author finds the only club that she wants to have her as a member.
gardening May 20, 2017
The cold of late autumn can make it difficult to tend neglected gardens, but a fortifying nip can get you out improving the soil and installing seedlings.
gardening December 24, 2016
Summer may not be the most agreeable season to toil in the garden, but a little bit of labour now can bring good results down the track.
gardening June 4, 2016
El Niño, La Niña and flowering annuals
With the Bureau of Meteorology declaring El Niño over, the time is ripe for gardeners to replant.
gardening October 31, 2015
Waterwise tips to beat this summer’s killer heat
With El Niño conditions on the way, gardeners wishing to defy the odds need to prioritise and get waterwise.
gardening August 8, 2015
Growing raspberries, strawberries and berries
Their claim to being true berries is curiously spurious but, when homegrown, raspberries and strawberries leave other summer treats in the shade.
gardening March 21, 2015
To keep the peace in any garden, you must be unafraid to let slip the dogs – and shovels – of war.
