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
July • News and happenings for gardeners and nature lovers
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DEEP connections • Kerry Beake has created a characterful garden of Australian natives, filled with memories and forged by a lifelong love of the bush
heroes welcome • Plants suited to challenging conditions can transform problem areas into highlights, bringing joy to difficult parts of a garden. Here, AB BISHOP suggests some dependable plants for tricky locations
Winter WARMERS • You can turn up the warmth and brightness of your outdoor spaces this winter by planting pots and baskets full of colourful annuals, writes JENNIFER STACKHOUSE
hale & HARDY • With striking flowers, sculptural fruit and diverse foliage, hakeas bring both design impact and habitat value to gardens in all climates, writes CHLOE FOSTER
PARALLEL UNIVERSE • After falling in love with cacti, landscaper Matt Gamble has created an otherworldly garden in the unlikeliest of places, writes SIVASHNEEL SANJAPPA
ALL THE TRIMMINGS • The cool season is the perfect time for pruning many deciduous ornamental and fruiting plants. Here, JUDY HORTON guides you through the basics
garden journeys • Planning your next trip? For gardeners travelling around Australia or overseas, it’s always exciting to include garden visits as part of a grand tour. Here are some botanical destinations to inspire your next adventure…
wild west • From June to November, wildflower displays erupt across vast swathes of Western Australia. The diversity of flora is so rich, almost every road promises new discoveries, writes AB BISHOP
Canterbury tales • There’s a bounty of botanical treasure to discover in the Canterbury region of New Zealand’s South Island, writes JUDY HORTON
rich heritage • Adelaide boasts gardens full of history and beauty, writes South Australian ABC TV presenter, SOPHIE THOMSON
hidden gems • Meander Kyoto’s paths less travelled and discover its characterful street gardens, writes SANDRA SCHWARZ
CRUNCH time • Not everyone finds Delicious apples delicious, as apple preferences are a matter of personal taste. Here, JACKIE FRENCH shows you how to find your perfect match
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…
good life • Hannah Moloney’s seasonal tips for the edible garden
seeing green • With lots of names and many uses, green onions are tasty and versatile and will grow almost anywhere, writes PHIL DUDMAN
what I’ve learnt about... GROWING POTATOES • Growing spuds is a rewarding process, with each crop offering a generous yield and the simple joy of digging your own, writes MARCELLE NANKERVIS
big little leaves • Looking for a low-effort, high-return crop? Then consider giving microgreens a grow, writes CONNIE CAO
JULY a month in the GARDEN • more than 50 seasonal jobs to do
PLANT PUZZLER • Solve the crossword, unscramble the coloured letters to find the hidden word – and you could win a Stanley pressure washer!
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TV • The Gardening Australia team is busy filming a new season of inspirational stories. We can’t wait to share them with you when we return to air in August.
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