Gardening Australia

Australia’s number one monthly gardening resource, ABC Gardening Australia magazine is packed with step-by-step advice and stunning design ideas from its popular team of experts. Whether you are a novice gardener or have a green thumb and years of experience, you’ll find the advice you need.

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Gardening Australia

September • News and happenings for gardeners and nature lovers

PLANTS • Itching to get planting? Whether your space is small or large, these colourful newcomers are sure to inspire

BOOKS

habitat matters • Tips for wildlife-friendly gardens and healthy ecosystems

drawn to NATURE • Working from the soil up, this gardener has created a journey-of-discovery garden filled with Australian natives and buzzing wildlife

tropical treasures • Darwin gardeners Kay and Mike Foley have collected hundreds of potted plants and roadside rescues over the years to create a wonderland of luminous colour

forever FLOWERS • Long-flowering plants are gardeners’ gold, adding months of colour and plentiful nectar for pollinators. Here, JUDY HORTON profiles 25 top native and non-native long-bloomers

clever helpers • With bold flowers, fascinating foliage and exceptional wildlife value, drumsticks are multi-talented performers in the garden, writes CHLOE FOSTER

medusa magic • With striking flowers unlike any other bloom, this is a captivating addition to any orchid collection, writes STEVE FALCIONI

what a re-leaf • Between moving house, writing a book and new motherhood, indoor plants slipped down TV presenter TAMMY HUYNH’S priority list. But with a little help from her ABC Gardening Australia friends, she has created a stunning indoor garden room. Here, she shares the results

indoor JUNGLE • What started as an indoor plant obsession has grown into an unstoppable collection and a business for this self-taught gardener

HEALING SPACES • The grounds of Darwin Hospital have been transformed, with thick pockets of native plants creating corridors of soothing shade – which is just what the doctor ordered

a rosy future • Roses are beautiful but they also invite pests and diseases that need attention. JENNIFER STACKHOUSE shares her top tips for cultivating healthy, gorgeous blooms

HOME GROWN • Whether you have 15 minutes or an hour to spare, you can always put your time to good use in the productive garden. Check out these timed tasks…

passion project • Passionfruit vines are not always the easiest crop to grow. With planting time approaching, PHIL DUDMAN shares his tips for success

it’s time to plant... WATER CHESTNUTS • Easy to grow and harvest, water chestnuts reward gardeners with a deliciously crisp home-grown crop, writes CONNIE CAO

what I’ve learnt about... REPLENISHING THE SOIL • Feed your soil and it will produce nourishing food for you, writes PHIL DUDMAN

good life • Hannah Moloney’s seasonal tips for the edible garden

the tastes of spring • From tender asparagus to sweet peas and crisp greens, the first harvests of spring are some of the most delicious, writes JACKIE FRENCH

SEPTEMBER a month in the GARDEN • more than 50 seasonal jobs to do

MAILBOX

TV • Gardening Australia is on ABC TV every Friday at 7.30pm, repeated on Sunday at 1.30pm and on ABC iview.

RADIO • Tune into your local ABC radio for gardening advice from the experts. See times below. For more details about coverage in your area, phone 139 994 or visit reception.abc.net.au.

PLANT PUZZLER • Solve the crossword, unscramble the coloured letters to find the hidden word – and you could win a lopper kit!

my garden path • As the head...