A Cluttered Garden: Stephen visits a gardener in Melbourne who has used every available space for plants to create an inner-city haven. Preventing Soil Erosion: Tino Carnevale explains the damage done by soil erosion on a sloping block, and demonstrates some simple ways prevent it. The Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates The Vegie Guide to explain what to plant in the productive garden, right around the country. Understanding Bush Foods: Guest presenter Clarence Slockee introduces the first in a series of stories on the plants used by aboriginal people. He explains how the intimate understanding of plants built over thousands of years sustained the local people and their environment. Weed Alert - Coffee: Jerry Coleby-Williams highlights the weed potential of one of the world's most popular plants, coffee, and shows how to control it in the garden. Government House, NT: Leonie Norrington visits the historic garden at Government House in Darwin, to see the diverse plants collected since the garden was established in the 1890's.
A Townsville Garden: Colin Campbell explores a garden where the owners have overcome Townsville's challenging dry tropical climate to create a paradise. Citrus Maintenance: Jerry Coleby-Williams demonstrates some essential autumn maintenance for citrus in the sub-tropics. Understanding Plant Uses: Guest presenter Clarence Slockee shows the diversity of Australian plants and the many ways aboriginal people used them. Weed Alert - Curry Plant: Jerry Coleby-Williams explains how to manage the weed potential of the popular tropical spice, curry leaf. Growing Proteas and Waratahs: Angus Stewart profiles some plants from the ancient plant family Proteaceae and explains how to grow them.
The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale is in The Vegie Patch pruning tomatoes, corn and pumpkins to encourage bigger fruit and preparing the strawberries for the season ahead. Creating a Pond: Stephen Ryan gets started on his new garden project converting a problematic wet and boggy area into a pond. Understanding the Environment: In the last of his series, guest presenter Clarence Slockee shows how aboriginal people manage plant resources sustainably to ensure a future for themselves and the local ecosystem. Rose Renovation: Josh Byrne rejuvenates some old roses by applying the right mulch, replacing the worn stakes and installing some effective irrigation. Self-watering Pots: Jane Edmanson demonstrates how to construct a self-watering pot in which to grow luscious herbs and lettuce throughout the intense heat of late summer.
Planting Water Lilies: Stephen Ryan plants the newest part of his garden, the pond, where he has converted a difficult boggy spot into a spectacular feature. Tip and Trick: Correcting Iron Deficiency: Sophie Thomson shows how to identify and treat lime induced chlorosis in plants. The Point Preschool: Angus Stewart visits a pre-school garden in Sydney designed to connect the kids with their local plants and animals, and the food that ends up on the table. The Vegie Plot: John Patrick is in his community garden vegie plot in Melbourne to tidy up after the summer heat, and plant cool season crops beetroot, broccolini and peas. The Vegie Guide - March: Stephen Ryan updates The Vegie Guide a comprehensive planting calendar for productive gardens right around the country. Gardener of the Year 2009: Jane Edmanson announces the Gardening Australia 'Gardener of the Year' for 2009 and explores the inspirational garden created over 20 years.
Amanda's Garden: Stephen Ryan visits a local gardener to chat about her amazing collection of rare and unusual native plants. The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale is in the Vegie Patch planting a late crop of zucchini, the first of the brassicas and demonstrates a unique method to grow carrots and parsnip. Autumn Planting: Sophie Thomson shows how to prepare for and plant citrus, one of the most popular productive evergreen trees. Dead Easy Seeds: Jerry Colby-Williams shows the easiest types of seed to collect and save, and explains how to use them in the garden. A Master Gardener: Josh Byrne visits his friend and neighbour, who claims to have the best productive garden in Fremantle, to see how he produces such abundant crops to feed his family throughout the year.
Geoffrey's Garden: Stephen Ryan visits a local gardener to chat about his passion for gardening. Autumn Maintenance: Josh Byrne does some autumn maintenance in his small productive garden to tidy up after a long hot summer and prepare for the season ahead. Planning a Garden: John Patrick explains what to consider when planning a garden from scratch and shows how to create your own design. An Adaptive Gardener: Angus Stewart meets an avid Sydney gardener who experiments continuously to find ways to overcome the challenging conditions. The Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates the Vegie Guide, a comprehensive planting calendar for productive gardens right around the country. Attila the Collector: Jane Edmanson visits an old friend and passionate plant collector to see his new house and garden but finds that the garden has taken precedence over the house.
Weather Tips: Stephen Ryan gives some tips for protecting the garden in extreme weather. The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale demonstrates how to prune an established olive tree and plants a male kiwi fruit to ensure pollination of flowers and fruit production. A Lawn for the Tropics: Leonie Norrington explains how to create a lush green lawn in the tropics by choosing the right variety and what to do to establish and maintain it. Winter Herbs: Jane Edmanson demonstrates how to grow a range of fresh herbs in pots including leafy winter greens and Mediterranean perennials, winter savoury and rosemary. Greywater Tips: Josh Byrne talks about long term grey water use and how to treat plants adversely affected by its use. The Happy Gardener: Sophie Thomson visits an amazing character in Adelaide who has an abundant productive garden. She finds out how Armando grows enough food to feed his own family and many others.
A Crash Test Garden: Jerry Colby-Williams renovates his experimental front garden by removing plants that have not coped with the tough conditions and planting some new ones to experiment with. Leonie's Pest Remedies: Leonie Norrington explains why insect pests are so prolific in the tropical Wet Season and shows the best way to manage them. Dividing Globe Artichokes: Stephen Ryan demonstrates how to get the best out of Globe Artichokes Old Fashioned Garden Tips: Colin Campbell explains some of the best practical gardening tips he's picked up over his long career, all tried and tested by generations of home vegie growers. The Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates The Vegie Guide, a planting calendar for productive gardens right around the country. A Walled Garden: Angus Stewart visits a courtyard garden in NSW where the owners have created a leafy oasis that makes clever use of the small space.
Coralee's Garden: Stephen Ryan drops in on a gardener who has created an amazing fernery, mini orchard and vegetable patch and has only been gardening for five years. Fertilising Sloping Ground: Jerry Coleby-Williams shows how to fertilise plants that are growing on slopes. The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale is in The Vegie Patch planting winter crops including cool season herbs, peas and broad beans. Ornamental Gingers: Colin Campbell profiles this tough and beautiful group of flowering plants for warm climate gardens and gives his tips on how to grow and maintain them. Building a Shadehouse: Leonie Norrington shows how to make a shadehouse and then use it successfully to propagate and grow plants. A Dog's Garden: Jane Edmanson visits a family who have designed their small suburban garden to cater for everyone, especially their pets.
Planting Bulbs - : Stephen Ryan demonstrates some great tips to get bulbs off to a good start. Planting Winter Vegetables: Jerry Colby-Williams is planting a range of cool season crops in his productive Brisbane garden including tomatoes, kale, kohlrabi and peas. Planning a Bed: John Patrick gives tips on how to design the plantings in a garden bed and visits a garden to look at some examples. Dealing with Shade: Josh Byrne shows how to prepare and plant a garden to survive in the challenging conditions created in dry shade. The Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates The Vegie Guide, a planting calendar for productive gardens around the country. Gardening in Ballarat/High on a Hill: Jane Edmanson meets Ballarat locals who describe the unique and difficult growing conditions and then visits a spectacular garden near Ballarat where the gardener has overcome the conditions with an artist's flair.
The Vegie Plot: John Patrick discusses how to practice crop rotation in a single small garden bed, plants winter vegies for succussive crops and starts his fruit garden by planting a dwarf pear. Dry Climate Bulbs: Sophie Thomson explains why bulbs are some of her favourite plants for dry climate gardens and shows how to plant and grow them. Habitat Gardeners: Jerry Colby-Williams explores a garden in Brisbane that proves you can provide habitat for wildlife only kilometres from the CBD. Heirloom Vegies: Jane visits a trial garden designed to test old fashioned heirloom fruit and vegetable varieties for their suitability to home gardens. A Fremantle Garden: Josh Byrne visits a garden in Fremantle where the owners have worked with the challenging conditions over 20 years to create a water wise garden with a sense of place.
Michelle’s Garden: Stephen Ryan drops in on a local gardener to talk about a passion for plants and their garden. Making Potting Mixes: Jane Edmanson shows how to make a range of different specialist potting mixes by incorporating ingredients like sand, compost and fertilisers. Common Gardening Problems: Angus Stewart helps a local gardener solve some problems common to Sydney gardens including managing pests and disease, treating yellowing leaves and selecting the right tree. The Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates the Australia Wide vegie planting guide Spinifex: Colin Campbell profiles an important pioneer plant for coastal regions and discusses why it’s so useful in dune regeneration work and in coastal gardens. The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale explains the crop rotation system in The Vegie Patch, divides and replants rhubarb and checks on the progress of the banana.
The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale explains the different types of garlic and how to grow them, sows a green manure crop and harvests Jerusalem artichokes. Moving the Garden: Josh Byrne is moving house and wants to take some of his current garden with him, so he shows what to do to move potted plants and propagates cuttings to get the new garden off to a flying start. Paper Pots: Jane Edmanson shows how to make seed raising pots from newspaper. Deciduous Plants: John Patrick visits a spectacular garden in the Dandenong ranges in Victoria to explore its collection of deciduous plants and gives his tips to grow and maintain them. Spring Cottage: Jerry Colby-Williams visits a small inner city garden in Brisbane where the gardener has cleared away the weeds and discovered a rich horticultural history.
Harvesting Pumpkins: Stephen Ryan is in his cool climate vegie garden harvesting and dividing Yacon and planting crops for the season ahead. Repairing the Lawn: Sophie Thomson shows how to repair a tired patch of lawn using a single piece of instant turf. Gardening in Byron Bay: Colin Campbell explores a garden in Byron Bay where the owners have overcome the challenging coastal conditions to create a subtropical haven. Fruits of the Rainforest: Clarence Slockee is at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney to look at plants from the Australian Rainforest and how they were used by aboriginal people. Espaliering Shrubs: Jane Edmanson shows how to cover an unsightly fence by training a hardy and fast growing shrubs. The Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates the Vegie Guide for June.
Margie's Garden: Stephen Ryan drops in on a local gardener to chat about their passion for plants and the garden. Building a Raised Vegie Garden: Leonie Norrington shows how to build a raised garden bed to grow vegetables away from the competition of surrounding tree roots. Josh's New Front Garden: Josh Byrne has moved into a new rented house with an old rundown garden so to get started for very little cost he is working out what plants are worth retaining and how to rejuvenate them. Propagating Cassava: Jerry Coleby-Williams demonstrates how to propagate the Cassava plant which provides the third largest source of carbohydrates to people around the world. Designing a Courtyard Garden: John Patrick visits three courtyard gardens and explains some of the simple design tricks used to create practical and beautiful gardens in a small space. Shirley's Native Garden: Jane Edmanson visits an Australian plant lover in the Dandenong Ranges to see her extensive collection of native species and a garden full of colour and character.
Herb Garden Overhaul: Jerry Coleby-Williams is rejuvenating his herb garden by harvesting what he can, replacing spent plants and putting in some new species, some of which he has never grown before. Cumberland Plain Woodland: Clarence Slockee visits the Mt Annan Botanic Garden about 60 km south west of Sydney to find out about a unique piece of remnant woodland and what they are doing to preserve it. The Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates the Vegie Guide for June. The Meaning of Leaf: Sophie Thomson explores the Class Garden at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens and explains the characteristics of this group of flowering plants and how to use them in the garden. Tomatoes for the Tropics: Leonie Norrington plants tomatoes using a special soil mix for her new raised vegie garden to ensure a bumper crop. Sprout Community Garden: Jane Edmanson visits a garden in Melbourne that has been created to support people experiencing mental illness, recovering addicts and those at risk of homelessness.
Stephen’s Perennial Border: Stephen Ryan gets stuck into his perennial border by removing plants that haven’t worked, rearranging those that have and pruning others to encourage vigorous spring growth. Vegie Garden Timber: Josh Byrne explains the different types of timber available for use in the garden and which he prefers to use, particularly in the vegie patch. A Shade Loving Plant: Sophie Thomson shows how to propagate a tough and colourful plant for the shade. National Camellia Gardens: Angus Stewart visits the National Camellia Garden in Sydney to explore their extensive collection of these tough, colourful and elegant plants. Protecting Your Mulch: Leonie Norrington shows a simple way to stop chooks and other birds from removing mulch from under plants. The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale compares the different pruning techniques used to train apples and looks at two sub-tropical fruits that thrive in Tasmania’s cool climate.
Variegated Foliage: Stephen Ryan looks at ways to add colour to winter gardens by using plants with variegated foliage. Starting a Rose Garden: Sophie Thomson explains different types of roses and the best ways to use them and what to do at planting to get them off to a flying start. Colour in Winter: Stephen Ryan gives tips on how to liven up a garden in the cooler months. The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale is pruning and training raspberry canes and planting winter crops potatoes and repeat harvest greens. Pollinating Macadamia Trees: Clarence Slockee explains the intimate relationship between the towering rainforest giant and a tiny native bee. The Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates The Vegie Guide, a planting calendar for productive gardens right around the country. Teresa Rocchi's Garden: Josh Byrne visits a friend who has cultivated every inch of her small Fremantle garden, including the verge.
Annie's Garden: Stephen Ryan visits a passionate local gardener to explore her seasonal garden, bursting with the plants she has collected over the last 20 years. John's Plot: John Patrick is in his community garden vegie plot planting leafy crops of radicchio, silver beet, kale and strawberries. Monty Don: Josh Byrne meets one of the most influential garden commentators in the world to find out how he thinks gardens are linked to culture, community and our future. Succulents for the Shade: Sophie Thompson looks at how succulents can be used to grow in shady spots of the garden such as under large trees. Jerry's Neighbours: Jerry drops in on his neighbours to see their wildlife friendly and productive garden created through their different, and sometimes opposing, theories of gardening.
Stephen's Pond: Stephen Ryan checks the progress of his new pond, pruning and assessing the new plants, removing spent annuals and explains how to keep the fish healthy throughout the cooler months. Lilly Pillies: Clarence Slockee explores the different species of Lilly pilly and shows his top picks to produce tasty fruit. Structure in the Garden: Colin Campbell explores a Brisbane garden that provides colour and interest in every season through careful planning, soil preparation and wise plant selection. The Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates The Vegie Guide for July - what vegetables to plant, in your climate zone. Looking after Roses: Sophie Thomson shows what to do to roses in winter including pruning, feeding the soil and demonstrates some simple steps to prevent pests and disease. Front Garden Makeover: Jane Edmanson demonstrates how to transform a small driveway garden bed into a beautiful, practical and productive space.
Fertiliser Teas: Angus Stewart shows how to make and use fertiliser teas made from simple household ingredients. The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale is making the most of the Tasmanian winter by planting three different types of cherry, pruning red and black currants and maintaining the citrus to ensure bumper crops. Cottage Garden Maintenance: Jerry Coleby- Williams rejuvenates a sub tropical cottage garden by pruning shrubs to shape, harvesting, re-sowing seed of annuals and test pruning some sensitive perennial plants. Pruning Tools: Jane Edmanson profiles the different pruning tools and shows how to use them. Designing a Kid's Garden: John Patrick explains the key elements of creating a garden for kids and shows how to integrate them into a design.
Josh's New Backyard: Josh Byrne is creating a new back yard by assessing and rejuvenating the plants he wants to keep, planting a fast growing screen for privacy and starting his herb garden. Sydney Sandstone Soil: Angus Stewart explains the difficulties of gardening with Sydney sandstone soil and shows how to make it work effectively. The Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates the Vegie Guide - what vegetables to sow in climate zones around Australia. Gardening in Central Victoria: Jane Edmanson looks that the unique conditions faced by gardeners in the Goldfield areas of Central Victoria. Building a No-Dig Garden: Leonie Norrington demonstrates how to build a simple no-dig vegetable patch. A Garden in the Bush: Jane Edmanson visits a gardener in Central Victoria who has overcome the challenges of poor soil and drought to create a beautiful and productive garden.
Anthony and Claire's Garden: Stephen Ryan visits a couple in a new Melbourne suburb who have created a garden full of natives, lush tropical foliage plants and personality in only a few years. The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale is making the most of the cool winter soil by planting his favourite fruit, cherries. Tree Staking: Jane Edmanson shows when you need to stake a tree, how to do it and when to remove it. Gardening Under Gums: Angus Stewart shows how to successfully grow plants in the challenging conditions found under gum trees. Designing a Formal Garden: John Patrick visits two very different formal gardens and explains how to apply the same design principles to any size garden Anthony and Claire's Garden - The Vegie Patch - Tree Staking - Gardening Under Gums - Designing a Formal Garden - Subtropical Harvesting: Jerry Coleby-Williams is harvesting and replanting ginger, turmeric and yams, sowing seed of some cool season greens and getting in a late crop of garlic.
Building a Vegie Bed: Josh Byrne builds a simple and portable raised vegetable bed using recycled timber. The Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates The Vegie Guide, a planting calendar for productive gardens right around the country. Tom and Lorna’s Garden: Sophie Thomson visits a couple in Adelaide who have been working their productive and beautiful garden for over 50 years. Erinose Mite: Jerry Coleby-Williams gives information on the Erinose Mite – how to identify them and how to manage them. Hardwood Cuttings: Colin Campbell shows how to propagate hardwood cuttings, and explains which plants are the best for the job. Planting the No-dig Garden: Leonie Norrington is planting her new no-dig garden with tough perennial vegetables sweet leaf and cassava as well as drought tolerant herbs and spices.
The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale looks at the six crops growing in The Vegie Patch rotation system, fertilises for their individual needs and explains the trick to growing onions. Fruit Tree Maintenance: Jerry Coleby-Williams is doing some winter maintenance on his fruit trees, pruning out citrus gall wasp, cleaning and spraying to prevent fungal attack and controlling the roots of the bananas. Ringwood Community Garden: John Patrick visits a community garden to get ideas for his own plot and discovers a unique method for watering vegies and a gardener growing subtropical vegetables in Melbourne. Pest Traps: Sophie Thomson looks at ways to control pests by using traps made from household items. Winter Lawn Maintenance: Stephen Ryan prepares his lawn for spring by removing weeds, raking out old leaves and applying dolomite to combat soil acidity. Urban Eden: Josh Byrne visits a suburban garden, overflowing with plants and creativity and finds out just what can be achieved on a very restricted budget.
The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale is doing some winter fruit tree maintenance, pruning the pomegranate, inspecting for pest and disease and treating scale and sooty mould. Gum Trees: Clarence Slockee looks at the most iconic of all Australian trees and explains how they were used by aboriginal people. Grid Planting: Jane Edmanson shows a simple planting trick to get the most out of a small vegie garden. The Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates The Vegie Guide, a planting calendar for productive gardens right around the country. Textured Garden: Jerry Coleby-Williams shows how to use textural plants in the garden to create colour and interest throughout the year, regardless of flowers. Euphorbias: Stephen Ryan shows some of his favourite plants from this large and diverse genus. Stephanie Alexander: Leonie Norrington chats to Stephanie Alexander at the launch of The Kitchen Garden Foundation in The Top End to discuss how they are growing a new generation of gardeners.
Planting the Front Garden: Josh Byrne is planting his new front garden with local native species to create habitat for local wildlife and a practical space for his family to enjoy. Karen's Garden: Stephen Ryan drops in on a gardener in inner city Melbourne to see how she produces food from every inch of her small garden. Moving a Tree Fern: Jane Edmanson explains the different types of native tree ferns and shows how to move one. The Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates The Vegie Guide, a planting calendar for productive gardens right around the country. Water Plants: Clarence Slockee looks at some plants that grow in Australian waterways and explains how they were used by Aboriginal people. Seasonal Top End Vegies: Leonie Norrington is planting a range of seasonal vegies in raised beds and containers including tomatoes, corn, rocket and sweet potatoes.
John's Plot: John Patrick is in his Vegie Plot clearing weeds and spent crops and plants rosemary, coriander, parsley, chives and carrots. Propagating Grasses: Angus Stewart shows how to propagate Kangaroo Grass from seed and divide a large clump of Lomandra. Planting Potatoes: Stephen is trialling some old fashioned varieties of potato to find the perfect one for his garden. Gardening in Cairns: Colin Campbell takes a look at the unique gardening conditions in Cairns. Edible Hedges: Sophie Thomson plants a tough, evergreen hedge that will also produce fruit. Tropical Garden Cottage: Colin Campbell explores a garden in suburban Cairns with a distinctive tropical cottage style.
Designing a Vegie Garden: John Patrick discusses the basics of designing a vegie garden including where to put it and how to divide a space into individual beds for easy access and crop rotation. Reviving Succulents: Sophie Thomson shows how to divide and revive a tired pot of succulent plants. Cape Banks: Clarence Slockee visits Botany Bay National Park to explore a remnant piece of bushland where botanists first began to record and collect the unique plants of Australia. Potted Flowering Bulbs: Stephen Ryan looks at the benefits of planting spring flowering bulbs in pots. Problem Solving in the Garden: Jerry's Coleby-Williams does a spring garden clean up - removing diseased crops, preparing fruit trees for the season ahead and dealing with an avocado that has not produced fruit. The Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates The Vegie Guide, a planting calendar for productive gardens right around the country. Earimil: Jane Edmanson visits an old friend and passionate gardener to see her colourful coastal garden.
Sue's Garden: Stephen Ryan drops in for a chat with a gardener who has created a sustainable and relaxed suburban hideaway. Potted Produce: Josh Byrne is planting fruit and vegies in a range of pots and containers to make the most of his small rented garden. Fig Trees: Clarence Slockee looks at native figs and the remarkable relationship they have developed with wasps. An Inner City Garden: Angus Stewart visits an inner-city garden in Sydney where the owner has used her creative flair and vision to create a garden that reminds her of her homeland. Planting Passionfruit: Jane Edmanson shows how to plant a passionfruit. The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale checks on progress in the greenhouse, shows how to protect newly planted seedlings and tries to convince the banana to flower.
Gardening Under Eaves: Jane Edmanson shows what to plant in the dry and shaded conditions found under the eaves of the house. The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale is planting spring crops including kale grown from seed, an early crop of tomatoes and a new cool climate experiment, ginger. The Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates The Vegie Guide, a planting calendar for productive gardens right around the country. Deep Planting: Angus Stewart visits a gardener who is using a revolutionary planting technique to fill her garden quickly and on a tight budget. A Tropical Herb Garden: Leonie Norrington builds a new garden to grow tropical herbs and spices, pandanus, pepper and a vanilla orchid. Theo's Garden: Josh Byrne visits the home of a local artist where rejected plants and local species work together to create a beautiful and eclectic garden.
John's Plot: John Patrick is in his small community vegie plot planting broccoli, bush beans, corn, potato and Swede. Native Climbers: Sophie Thomson profiles some tough and versatile native climbing plants and shows how to use them. Perennial Border Maintenance: Stephen Ryan prepares his perennial border for the burst of spring growth ahead. Seed Saving: Jerry Coleby-Williams shows how to save a range vegetable seeds. Layering Natives: Angus Stewart demonstrates a low fuss technique for propagating native shrubs. A Shared Garden: Colin Campbell meets neighbours in Cairns who have combined their front yards to create a single large garden where they share their love of plants.
Subtropical Flowering Annuals: Colin Campbell shows the range of flowering annuals suitable for a warmer climate and explains how to combine them with a lush tropical look. Dividing Orchids: Sophie Thomson demonstrates how to divide and re-pot Orchids. The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale is trying a new technique to grow watermelon and cucumber as well as planting chillies, capsicum and yet another experiment, NZ yams. The Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates the Vegie Guide - looking at what's good to plant in vegie gardens, around the country. Ollie’s Garden: Josh Byrne is building a garden for his little boy by planting a range of child friendly species and creating lots of spaces to explore and play. A Garden for Life: Angus Stewart visits a gardener in Newcastle who has tended his colourful and creative garden for over 60 years.
Helen's Garden: Stephen Ryan drops in on a gardener whose ten year old garden is filled with inspiring plants and design. Bare Patches: John Patrick shows some simple design tips to prevent wear and tear on the garden. Surf Coast Gardening: Jane Edmanson looks at the unique growing conditions in the Victorian surf coast area and then visits a local gardener whose passion for the beach and the bush is reflected in the garden she has created over the last 20 years. The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale is filling some gaps in the vegie rotation by planting beans, basil and Tasmania's own pepper bush. Unique Plants: Jerry's Coleby-Williams shows some of his treasured unusual plants and explains how to grow them. Passionfruit: Leonie Norrington plants a tropical variety of passionfruit and builds a frame to protect them.
Tropical Centre: Clarence Slockee looks at different tropical ecosystems and shows how plants have adapted to the conditions. Treating Paw Paw Virus: Jerry Colby-Williams shows how to identify and manage a destructive problem in Paw Paws. A Potted Garden: Jane Edmanson shows how to combine plants in pots for a beautiful display in the sun, shade or for the kitchen. The Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates the Vegie Guide - looking at what's good to plant in vegie gardens, around the country. Fruit Fly: Josh Byrne explains how to protect crops from fruit fly attack. A Clever Design: John Patrick visits a garden where the owners have overcome a number of challenges with a clever design.
The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale is planting sweet basil, broccoli, carrots and a late crop of peas. Easy Propagation: Angus Stewart demonstrates some simple and unusual techniques to propagate natives. Spring Flowers: Sophie Thomson visits a bustling spring garden to show her favourite plants for colour and cut flowers. Drawing for Design: John Patrick demonstrates how symbols can be used to help plan and design your garden. Sub-Tropical Vegies: Colin Campbell is planting spring vegies including lettuce and silver beet in the garden and herbs thyme, chives and oregano in a self-watering pot. Native Wonderland: Jane Edmanson visits a gardener with an amazing collection of unusual Australian plants.
The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale plants another batch of broccoli seedlings to keep up a continuous supply, sows seed of carrot and fennel and explains which mulch to use on vegies. The Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates the Vegie Guide - looking at what's good to plant in vegie gardens, around the country. Worm Farm: Josh Byrne shows how to construct a worm farm from an old fridge to turn kitchen scraps into a valuable conditioner for Perth's sandy soil. A Haven in Newcastle: Angus Stewart visits a suburban Newcastle garden where the owners have used modern native varieties to provide lots of colour and attract local wildlife. Kemi's Garden: Jane Edmanson meets a woman who has established a productive garden with the sole aim of providing raw food for her family.
Val's Garden: Stephen Ryan drops in on a local gardener to explore her romantic cottage-style garden in Melbourne's picturesque Dandenong Ranges. Gardening in Toowoomba: Colin Campbell looks at the soil and climatic conditions in Toowoomba that have led to the region being named, 'The Garden City.' Spring Natives: Josh Byrne visits Bold Park in Perth, to look at some of his favourite local flowering plants. John's Plot : John Patrick is preparing the soil and planting new season crops, eggplant, zucchini and lettuce. A Bush Food Garden: Angus Stewart creates a small bush food garden and explains how to incorporate one into any suburban back yard. A Grand Champion Garden: Colin Campbell visits an award-winning garden in Toowoomba to find out how it was created and what makes it a winner.
Protecting with Plants: Jerry's Coleby-Williams shows how to shelter and insulate a small raised garden bed by surrounding it with plants. Attracting Pollinators: Clarence Slockee looks at Australian plants that produce lots of nectar, explains why they do it and how discusses they were used by aboriginal people. The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale plants different types of bush and climbing bean, checks the progress of the banana and sows seed of a giant variety of pumpkin. The Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates the Vegie Guide - looking at what's good to plant in vegie gardens, around the country. Pruning an Olive Tree: Josh Byrne shows how to prune an established olive tree to enhance its natural shape and encourage more fruit. Daniel's Garden: Sophie Thomson visits an inspirational young man whose love of gardening has helped him through an early childhood learning difficulty and autism.
Overcoming Pests: Jerry Coleby-Williams plants chillies, eggplant and basil, prepares fruit trees for the humid months ahead and deals with an invasion of native snails. Garden Design Inspiration: John Patrick visits a historic garden and explains how the principles of the 140 year old design are still relevant today. Cordylines and Crotons: Leonie Norrington demonstrates how to propagate these popular tropical plants. Su's Garden: Jane Edmanson meets a gardener who has overcome the competition of large trees, baking heat and possums to create a colourful and productive garden. Poh's Family Garden: Poh, from 'Poh's Kitchen' takes Sophie Thomson to visit her aunt and uncle and explore their fascinating and productive garden.
Woody Pear Garden: Clarence Slockee visits a couple who have crammed a huge variety of plants into their suburban garden to indulge their individual passions. Summer Jobs: Jane Edmanson shows what to do to get your garden ready for the hot weather. Gwen's Garden: Stephen Ryan visits an extraordinary 91 year old gardener who has hand built her romantic garden over the last 25 years. Dwarf Apples: Tino Carnevale meets a nurseryman who specialises in dwarf apples and finds out how to produce a big crop in a small space. Mistletoe: Jerry Coleby-Williams profiles an extraordinary group of plants with a bad reputation. The Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates the Vegie Guide - looking at what's good to plant in vegie gardens, around the country.
Anthony and Claire's Garden: Stephen Ryan visits a couple in a new Melbourne suburb who have created a garden full of natives, lush tropical foliage and personality in only a few years. Correcting Iron Deficiency: Sophie Thomson shows how to identify and treat lime induced chlorosis in plants. Spinifex: Colin Campbell visits Byron Bay to profile an important pioneer plant for coastal regions and discuss how to use it in a garden. Building a Shadehouse: Leonie Norrington shows how to build a shade house to protect young plants during the deluge of the Wet season in the Tropics. Sydney Sandstone Soil: Angus Stewart explains why it's difficult to garden with Sydney sandstone soil and shows how to make it work effectively. Tree Staking: Jane Edmanson shows when you need to stake a tree, how to do it and when to remove it. Teresa Rocchi's Garden: Josh Byrne visits a friend who has cultivated every inch of her small Fremantle garden, including the verge.
The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale is in The Vegie Patch pruning tomatoes, tending to corn and pumpkins to encourage bigger fruit, and prepares the strawberries for the season ahead. Understanding Bush Foods: Clarence Slockee profiles some bush food plants and explains how they were harvested and prepared by Aboriginal people. Coralee's Garden: Stephen Ryan meets a gardener in Melbourne who has created a diverse and productive space for the whole family to enjoy. Front Garden Makeover: Jane Edmanson shows how to transform a small driveway garden bed into a beautiful, practical and productive space. Tom and Lorna's Garden: Sophie Thomson visits a couple in Adelaide who have been working their productive and beautiful garden for over 50 years.
Planning a Garden: John Patrick explains what to consider when planning a garden from scratch. Jerry's Neighbours: Jerry drops in on his neighbours to see their wildlife friendly and productive garden created through their different, and sometimes opposing, theories of gardening. Dealing With Shade: Josh Byrne shows how to prepare and plant a garden to survive in the challenging conditions created in dry shade. Edible Hedges: Sophie Thomson plants a tough, evergreen hedge that will also produce fruit. Shirley's Native Garden: Jane Edmanson visits an Australian plant lover in the Dandenong Ranges to see her extensive collection of native species and a garden full of colour and character.
SUMMER SERIES TRANSCRIPT EPISODE 45 STEPHEN RYAN: Hi. Welcome to Gardening Australia’s Summer Series where we have some of the stories from 2010 that were the most popular with you at home. This week, Jerry explores a garden that provides habitat for wildlife, just kilometres from Brisbane’s CBD. And Tino takes a look at some different types of garlic. TINO CARNEVALE: The variety I’ll be planting today is the ‘Purple Stripe’ because I find the hard neck types do a lot better in a cooler climate. STEPHEN RYAN: Perennial borders look great at this time of the year, but back in winter, this one required quite a bit of maintenance. STEPHEN'S PERENNIAL BORDER Stephen Ryan STEPHEN RYAN: Traditionally, the perennial border was somewhere that you came in and cut everything to the ground for the winter, certainly in Europe where they get heavy snows, this is probably a practical way of detailing with it. But in our milder climates, it’s nice to leave some structural plants standing and to come in gradually throughout the year and remove things as they collapse. So I’m going to start with my Arctotis. Arctotis is a fantastic South African ground cover daisies. They come in a range of colours from yellow to burgundy and red. Mine’s a wonderful ‘magentary’ colour and it will flower all summer. They cope well with sun, they’re very drought tolerant, but they are quite vigorous and if I don’t take complete control, this plant will take over my whole perennial border in only a year or two. This stake has a very important job in my garden. I put these in wherever I’ve put some special or precious bulb so that when I’m doing jobs like this, I won’t stand on them or stick my fork or spade straight through them. Most of this stuff will go off to the compost heap, but there’s a great opportunity here to create some new plants. The Arctotis has rooted as the stems have gone along the ground. So all I need to do is b
A Townsville Garden: Colin Campbell explores a garden where the owners have overcome Townsville's challenging dry tropical climate to create a paradise. Fruit Tree Maintenance: Jerry Coleby-Williams is doing some maintenance on his fruit trees, pruning out citrus gall wasp, cleaning and spraying to prevent fungal attack and controlling the roots of the bananas. Fruit Fly: Josh Byrne explains how to protect crops from fruit fly attack. Bare Patches: John Patrick shows some simple design tips to prevent wear and tear on the garden. A Dog's Garden: Jane Edmanson visits a family who have designed their small suburban garden to cater for everyone, especially their pets.
Old Fashioned Garden Tips: Colin Campbell explains some of the best practical gardening tips he's picked up over his long career, all tried and tested by generations of gardeners. Point Preschool: Angus Stewart visits a pre-school garden in Sydney designed to connect the kids with their local plants and animals, and the food that ends up on the table. Planning a Bed: John Patrick gives tips on where to position plants in a garden bed and visits a garden to look at some examples. Understanding the Environment: Clarence Slockee shows how aboriginal people manage plant resources sustainably to ensure a future for themselves and the local ecosystem. Moving the Garden: Josh Byrne shows how to move potted plants and how to propagate cuttings to get a new garden off to a flying start.
Spring Flowers: Sophie Thomson visits a bustling spring garden to show her favourite plants for colour and cut flowers. Stephanie Alexander: Leonie Norrington chats to Stephanie Alexander at the launch of The Kitchen Garden Foundation in The Top End to discuss how they are growing a new generation of gardeners. Cumberland Plain Woodland: Clarence Slockee visits the Mt Annan Botanic Garden about 60 km south west of Sydney to find out about a unique piece of remnant woodland and what they are doing to preserve it. Drawing for Design: John Patrick demonstrates how to draw some symbols used in garden design to experiment with your own space. Kemi's Garden: Jane Edmanson meets a woman who has established a productive garden with the sole aim of providing raw food for her family.
Paula and Michael's Garden: Stephen Ryan meets a couple in their beautiful sprawling suburban garden, which has been a joy to them for more than three decades, but also speaks of families who worked and loved it in the past. Cucurbits: Jerry Coleby-Williams shows how he makes his cucumbers, zucchini and pumpkin plants fruit more successfully by giving nature a bit of a helping hand in the vegetable patch. Germinating Native Seeds: Clarence Slockee looks at how the elements of drought, fire and flood help native seeds germinate and shows how you can reproduce these conditions for similar result. Gravel Paths: Leonie Norrington shows how to make a gravel path for the tropics - where rainfall is high and bare feet are the rule. Citrus Care: Sophie Thomson highlights the rules for nurturing citrus trees and protecting them from disease and pests. Hendrik's Garden: Jane Edmanson meets a landscaper who bends the rules to make a beautiful, productive garden where he works and plays. The Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates the Vegie Guide - looking at what's good to plant in vegie gardens, around the country.
A Novice Gardener: Jane Edmanson visits comedian Dave Lawson to check out his garden, solve some problems and give him a hand to make it bloom. Vegie Garden Rescue: Leonie Norrington is planting vegies in her Top End garden. Ilda's Garden: Josh Byrne visits a spectacular award-winning garden in the hills outside Perth and meets the brilliant gardener behind it all. Building a Herb Bed: Tino Carnevale makes a unique raised garden bed from tree prunings. Indigiscapes: Colin Campbell explores a series of gardens that highlight some native plants to grow in Brisbane and how to use them in the garden.
Filling the Gaps: Stephen Ryan shows how to fill unexpected gaps in a garden bed. The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale updates us on what's been happening at the Vegie Patch over summer, tends to the tomatoes, beans and corn and checks the progress of his giant pumpkin. The Vegie Guide: Stephan Ryan updates the Vegie Guide - looking at what's good to plant in vegie gardens, around the country. Horticultural Legends: Jane Edmanson visits a family with a long history in horticulture and explores their secret tropical garden. Pest Patrol: Jerry Coleby-Williams explains how to spot some common insect pests and what to do to control them. Gardening With Fish: Colin Campbell meets an aquaponics expert to find out how to set up a system to grow fresh fish and vegetables at home.
Autumn Flowers: Sophie Thomson profiles some of her favourite plants for late season colour. Corn and Co: Jerry Coleby- Williams checks his potted produce, digs in his spectacular green manure and plants nematode resistant crops - corn and amaranth. Designing With Trees: John Patrick visits a newly planted garden to explain how to design around mature trees and what to do to make the most of them. Using Climbers: Josh Byrne shows how to make the most of vertical space in the garden by using climbing plants. Wendy's Secret Garden: Clarence Slockee visits Sydney artist Wendy Whiteley to see the beautiful garden she has created on disused public land.
Flood Recovery Tips: Colin Campbell answers viewer emails about dealing with flood damaged plants and gardens. A Chat With Friends: Stephen Ryan visits a prolific productive garden created by two old friends in a rented suburban backyard. The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale prunes and feeds the corn, plants a new crop of chillies and tackles a common fruit tree pest - pear and cherry slug. Tropical Flowers: Leonie Norrington profiles some of her favourite flowers for the Wet Season and explains how to grow them. After the Floods: Jerry Coleby-Williams explains how inundation affects plants and soil and shows what can be done about it.
Starting Over: Colin Campbell visits a passionate 80 year old orchid grower who lost his entire collection during the Queensland floods but who is determined to start again. John's Vegie Plot: John Patrick plants vegies for autumn including broccoli, leeks, mixed lettuce and a late crop of zucchini. Seed Bombs: Jerry Coleby-Williams demonstrates a set and forget method for sowing seed. Building a Compost Bay: Josh Byrne builds a simple compost bin and explains how to keep it cooking through the seasons. Horticultural Oil: Sophie Thomson demonstrates how to easy it is to make your own horticultural oils. Robbie's Garden: Jane Edmanson visits a finalist in the Gardening Australia 'Gardener of the Year' competition who has spent 20 years converting a bare rocky paddock into a stunning garden.
Native Beauties: Josh Byrne visits King's Park to check out some great native flowering plants. Wet Season Tasks: Leonie makes a rich potting mix for her tomato crop, creates a fertiliser from weeds and harvests a range of tropical fruit and veg. pH Testing: Jerry Coleby-Williams shows how easy it is to test the pH Levels of soil The Vegie Guide: With the change of season in the air, Stephen looks at what could be grown in vegie patches around the country Fast Food: Colin Campbell plants some fast growing vegies to help gardeners in flood affected areas get some fresh food on the table quickly. 2010 Gardener of the Year: Angus Stewart visits the winner of Gardening Australia's 'Gardener of the Year' for 2010, has a look around their garden and presents them with their award.
Making Perfect Vegie Soil: Tino Carnevale shows how to create the perfect soil for growing vegies. The Wild Garden: Clarence Slockee introduces some of the wildlife that lives in the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney. Disease Alert - Myrtle Rust: Angus Stewart finds out about Myrtle Rust, a new plant disease that has the potential to devastate Australia's native forests. Pineapple Lilies: Sophie Thomson looks at the sweet perfumed bulb from East Africa, Eucomis. Autumn Vegies: Josh Byrne plants vegies for the season ahead including lettuce, broccolini and beans. Antoinette and Rocky's Garden: Jane Edmanson visits a beautiful large garden full of colour, characters and plenty of produce.
Making a New Start: Jane Edmanson visits a garden devastated by the recent floods, in Charlton in country Victoria, to see the damage done, offer advice and organise a working bee to start rebuilding. Caring for Orchids: Sophie Thomson checks in on passionate young gardener Daniel Lutz to see his orchid collection and get his top tips for healthy plants. Debra's Garden: Stephen Ryan visits a curious little garden in the Western suburbs of Melbourne to find out how it has evolved and where it is going. The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale makes the most of this year's harvest by saving seed for next season, prepares crops for storage and picks what he can for the kitchen. The Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates the Vegie Guide - looking at what's good to plant in vegie gardens, around the country.
The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale checks the progress of his gardening experiments including the giant pumpkin, the kiwi fruit and propagates a new plant from his banana plant. Dallas Kampe's Garden: Colin Campbell meets a gardener who has filled his suburban plot with rare and exotic plants and unique home-made sculptures. Small Gum Trees: John Patrick looks at a range of Eucalypts suited to small gardens and explains how to use them. Clerodendrums: Stephen Ryan profiles the Rose Glory Bower and Harlequin Glory Bower, two Clerodendrums with unusual characteristics. Using Bamboo: Jerry Coleby-Williams profiles some great varieties of bamboo for the home garden and shows how to maintain and use them. Getting Kids to Garden: Sophie Thomson shows some simple ways to introduce kids to gardening.
Courtyard Design Tips: John Patrick looks at successful design elements to make the most out of limited space in courtyard gardens. Spotting Conifer Borer: Sophie Thomson shows how to identify conifer borer and gives tips on how to prevent it. Large Leaf Plants: Stephen Ryan profiles some of his favourite giant leaved plants to bring a subtropical feel to his cold climate garden. A Native Plant Showcase: Angus Stewart explores an extensive collection of Australian plants in outback NSW. The Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates the Vegie Guide - looking at what's good to plant in vegie gardens, around the country. Layering a Vegie Bed: Leonie Norrington builds a raised garden bed to plant her dry season vegies away from the competition of large tree roots. A Kings Cross Treasure: Clarence Slockee drops in on a local legend to see the unusual garden he has created on Sydney's most notorious strip.
A Prize Pumpkin?: Tino Carnevale enters his giant pumpkin into competition at Tassie's Bream Creek Show. Tips for Using Foliage: John Patrick explains how to use foliage colour and texture to bring interest to a small space. Chasing the Sun: Josh Byrne shows how to make the most of cool season sun by planting vegies in pots including silver beet, celery and an experimental crop of tomatoes. Growing Strawberries: Jerry Coleby-Williams demonstrates how to propagate strawberry plants from seed and runners to produce a bumper spring crop. A Garden on the River: Jane Edmanson visits an inspiring gardener in Melbourne, who has planted for flowers, foliage and the local wildlife.
The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale updates on recent progress in the patch and plants winter crops carrots, parsnips, beetroot and kale. Eleanor's Garden: Stephen Ryan drops in on a gardener who has made clever use of the limited space in her small suburban patch. A Collector's Garden: Sophie Thomson visits an old friend to explore his collection of unusual plants. Tropical Pineapples: Leonie Norrington shows how to propagate and plant a new crop of pineapples and tries a trick to make the older plants produce fruit out of season. The Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates the Vegie Guide - looking at what's good to plant in vegie gardens, around the country Planning a Backyard: Josh Byrne helps a young father and keen gardener turn his enthusiasm into a productive, practical and playful backyard for the family.
The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale plants heirloom potatoes and peas in The Vegie Patch. Growing Perfect Hibiscus: Colin Campbell looks at a colourful collection of Hibiscus and talks to an expert Hibiscus grower on how to care for them. Climbers Through Trees: Stephen Ryan shows how to train climbers around trees to add seasonal colour and protect fruit crops. Bulbs in the Tropics: Leonie Norrington shows how to get cool climate bulbs to flower in the tropics. Crop Rotation: Tino explains the principles behind crop rotation and how to apply them in the home garden. Transplanting Native Trees: Angus Stewart explains which native plants can be successfully transplanted and how to do it. Master Grafter: Jane Edmanson drops in an old friend to see some of the tricks he has mastered over a lifetime gardening.
Autumn Colour: Stephen Ryan profiles some of his favourite plants for vibrant autumn colour. Pruning Wisteria: John Patrick demonstrates how to prune a wisteria vine. 2010 Gardener of the Year: Angus Stewart visits the winner of Gardening Australia's 'Gardener of the Year' for 2010, has a look around their garden and presents them with their award. Perennial Vegies: Sophie Thomson shows how to incorporate some hardy perennial vegetables into an ornamental garden. The Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates the Vegie Guide - looking at what's good to plant in vegie gardens, around the country. Planting for Pollinators: Jerry Coleby-Williams explains what plants attract pollinators and starts a new garden bed to bring even more into his productive backyard.
Garage Mahal: Josh Byrne visits an unusual house in Fremantle, where the garden has been designed to provide shelter, shade and security. Subtropical Onions: Jerry Coleby-Williams plants a range of onions and their relatives suited to the subtropics. Planting Under Trees: Jane Edmanson shows what will grow under the competition of trees and how to get them to thrive. Growing Kangkong: Leonie Norrington shows a simple way to grow leafy greens in a small garden. A Family Garden, Part 1: John Patrick visits a garden where the owner has filled a difficult sloped block with an amazing collection of rare plants.
Front Garden Progress: After the hottest summer on record, Josh is taking stock of his native front garden by looking at what has thrived and replacing those plants that haven't. Kate and Mo's Garden: Stephen Ryan drops in on some old friends to see the private oasis they have created from nothing, in only a few years. Dry Season Vegies: Leonie Norrington plants cool season crops in her layered vegie bed including cabbage, broccoli and beetroot. Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates the Vegie Guide - looking at what's good to plant in vegie gardens, around the country. Rose Hedge Planting: Sophie Thomson shows how to create a colourful and fragrant hedge from roses and explains which varieties are best to use. The Tree Keepers: Colin Campbell explores an incredible collection of trees only a stone's throw from the Brisbane CBD to find out who created it and why.
The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale is doing some essential winter jobs including thinning beetroot, carrots and parsnips seedlings, training the climbing peas and planting a new crop of garlic. Best in Show: Jane Edmanson follows retired flower grower Frank Baguley into competition at the Chrysanthemum Society of Victoria's Annual Show - will he get 'best in show'? Conifer Cuttings: Stephen Ryan goes through the steps on how to make successful cuttings of conifers. Native Herbs: Clarence Slockee looks at Australian native herbs and spices and how to use them. Subtropical Shade Plants: Colin Campbell takes a look at a range of subtropical plants that like the shade.
Winter Inspiration: Stephen Ryan visits the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne to explore their collection of unusual plants and mature trees. A Transplanted Garden: Sophie Thomson visits a young garden where the owners dug-up, moved and replanted everything from their former home. Growing Pandanus: Jerry Coleby-Williams looks at the Pandanus and shows why he likes to grow it and how to propagate them. A Rock-Solid Garden: Angus Stewart visits a garden in Sydney, filled with a combination of native and exotic plants. The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale checks the progress of the NZ yams, prunes raspberry and youngberry canes and gives the peas a homemade health kick.
A Family Backyard, Part 2: After helping with the initial layout, Josh Byrne re-visits a young family to help them with the next step building their dream back yard by defining paths and garden beds, preparing for irrigation and starting the trellis for the fruit trees. Giant Lilies: Clarence Slockee looks a spectacular group of local plants, Gymea and Spear Lilies. Waldo the Bush Poet: Leonie Norrington visits Waldo Bayley, a Vietnam veteran and poet, to explore his large rural block filled with tropical trees, flowers and individuality. Peas, Beans and Leafy Greens: Jerry Coleby-Williams plants peas and broad beans for a big spring harvest and shows how he keeps up a continuous supply of greens. A Garden for Song: Jane Edmanson visits opera singers Antoinette Halloran and James Egglestone to see the garden they have created for their young family and their music.
Winter Vegie Tips: Sophie Thomson visits young gardening sensation Daniel Lutz to get his top tips for growing winter vegies The Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates the Vegie Guide - looking at what's good to plant in vegie gardens, around the country A Picture Garden: Jerry Coleby-Williams visits an old friend to see the colourful garden she has created to look good all year around Simple Hydroponics: Josh Byrne shows how to make a cheap hydroponic system to grow herbs and greens in a small garden, using only 2 buckets and some PVC pipe and fittings The Fig Tree Memorial: Colin Campbell visits Brisbane's Roma Street Parklands, which was devastated by storms in 2008, to see what plants have recovered and how the gardens have been redeveloped Antoinette and Rocky's Garden: Jane Edmanson visits a beautiful large garden on the outskirts of Melbourne full of colour, characters and plenty of fun
Pruning Grapevines: Tino Carnevale visits his dad to learn how he prunes his grapevines to create healthy vines and a bumper crop. Camellias in Bloom: Colin Campbell discovers some stunning Camellias and then gives his tips for growing them in the subtropics Beautiful Fruit Trees: Stephen Ryan profiles some of his favourite small trees that also produce a crop An Integrated Garden: Josh Byrne visits a gardener in Perth who has transformed her 'sterile' block into a thriving garden including multi use plants, chooks, guinea pigs and a verge full of vegies The Chelsea Flower Show 2011: Jane Edmanson visits the RHS Flower show in Chelsea to check out the Royal Botanic Garden Melbourne's gold medal winning 'Australian Garden'.
A Groundbreaking Garden: Stephen Ryan visits Gwen Ford to explore her iconic Australian garden, created by her late husband Gordon, one of our most eminent 20th century designers Planting Around Pools: Angus Stewart explains how to pick plants that will thrive when planted around swimming pools Making Mini Gardens: Sophie Thomson shows how to keep your kids gardening in winter, by creating a miniature indoor garden A Vegie Garden Check-Up: Jerry is in his cool season vegie garden collecting seed of his most successful crops, propagating the next season of yams and planting a cash crop An Inner City Bush Haven: John Patrick visits a small inner city block in Melbourne which has been designed to create a distinctly bushland feel
The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale digs in the green manure crop, checks the progress of winter crops and plants a range of herbs in his handmade garden. A Kings Cross Treasure: Clarence Slockee drops in on a local legend to see the unusual garden he has created on Sydney's most notorious strip. Unusual Edible Plants: Jerry Coleby-Williams shows some of the unusual edible crops he is growing in his garden. Tidying Up Citrus: Jane Edmanson gives tips on how to keep citrus productive and in perfect health. Building a Bat Box: Josh Byrne builds a microbat nesting box to encourage them into his garden to help control insect pests and explains why they are a gardener's friend. A Garden Retreat: Colin Campbell visits a subtropical garden that has become a habitat haven for local wildlife, particularly frogs.
Gardening With Kids: Sophie Thomson shows how to keep the kids gardening through the winter months with some fun planting ideas This Gardening Life: Josh Byrne visits a couple who have worked together for over twenty years to create an abundant food forest garden Propagating the Unusual: Jerry Coleby-Williams shows how to take advantage of the cool dry weather in the subtropics by propagating some unusual plants Fruit Tree Pruning: Tino Carnevale helps a new home owner tackle a garden full of old and overgrown fruit trees The Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates the Vegie Guide - looking at what's good to plant in vegie gardens, around the country A Traveller's Garden: Angus Stewart visits a garden in the shadow of the Sydney Harbour Bridge which reflects the owner's lifetime love of horticulture, art and travel
Making Odd Spaces Work: John Patrick visits a garden where the designer has managed to make productive use of a series of unusual gardening spaces. A Helping Hand: Colin Campbell checks in on plant collector Bill Coombes, in Brisbane, to see how his garden is recovering after the devastating QLD floods. Josh's Vegie Trials: Josh Byrne checks on the progress of some of his low cost and experimental vegie projects around the garden. Winter Flowering Natives: Jane Edmanson visits Victoria's oldest native plant garden to look at her favourites for winter colour. A Garden for the Kids: Clarence Slockee visits a local primary school to help them get their new garden into the ground.
Mara's Garden: Stephen Ryan visits a young mother and passionate gardener to chat about her creative and productive suburban garden. The Australian Garden: Jane Edmanson travels to The Australian Garden in Cranbourne, the inspiration for the gold medal winning garden at The Chelsea Flower Show, to see the exciting new development under construction. Wild Greens: Jerry Coleby-Williams identifies some weeds in the garden that can also be eaten as food. A Family Backyard, Part 3: Josh Byrne checks in on a young family to see the progress of their DIY back yard and give them a hand with the next step. Top 5 Winter Natives: Angus Stewart picks his top 5 native plants to add colour to the winter garden.
Getting Started: Jane Edmanson visits ABC 3 presenter and aspirational gardener Amberley Lobo, to check out her small plot and give her a hand to make it bloom. Choosing a Feature Tree: John Patrick explains how to pick the perfect feature tree to provide colour, shade, fruit or somewhere to hang a swing. A Love of Bonsai: Sophie Thomson meets a man with a passion for bonsai using Australian native plants. The Vegie Patch: Tino makes a home-made fertiliser to feed the fruit trees to prepare them for the season ahead. Inspired by Vietnam: Colin Campbell visits a gardener whose trips to Vietnam have inspired his exotic and colourful garden.
The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale shows how to make 'hot' compost to process all of the winter garden waste from The Vegie Patch. The Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates the Vegie Guide - looking at what's good to plant in vegie gardens, around the country A Sunshine Coast Garden: Colin Campbell visits some old friends to see the colourful garden they have created on Queensland's iconic Sunshine Coast. Creating a Terrarium: Jane Edmanson shows how to plant the ultimate low maintenance garden - a terrarium. Wairoa: Sophie Thomson visits one of the oldest gardens in South Australia to explore its incredible plant collection. Jean's Garden: Josh Byrne visits a gardener who has turned a steep and rocky block into a bustling garden full of natives, roses and ornamental trees.
Esther's Garden: Stephen Ryan drops in on a passionate gardener with a singular obsession - wattles. A Garden in Alice: Jane Edmanson visits a young family to find out how they created their beautiful and productive garden in the middle of the desert. Making a Hot Box: Josh Byrne shows how to builds a homemade hot house to raise seed. Weed Control: Jerry Coleby-Williams shows how to control weeds organically. Early Spring Vegies: Josh Byrne plants fast growing spring crops lettuce and Asian greens. Guilfoyle's Volcano: John Patrick visits the RBG Melbourne to see Guilfoyle's Volcano, a spectacular new project that has restored an original part of the garden, hidden from view for nearly a century.
Spring Vegie Jobs: Jerry Coleby-Williams is in his vegie garden harvesting spices, saving seed and planting early season crops celery, celeriac, lettuce and radish. The Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates the Vegie Guide - looking at what's good to plant in vegie gardens, around the country. The Weird and Wonderful: Sophie Thomson looks at some of the weird and wonderful plants at The Botanic Gardens of Adelaide. Checking In With Dave: Jane Edmanson returns to see how novice gardener and comedian Dave Lawson has got along with his garden since her last visit. Pruning Banksias: Angus Stewart demonstrates how to prune banksias for shape, lots of flowers or a complete rejuvenation. 'Runnymede': Tino Carnevale visits one of Hobart's oldest gardens to explore its plant collection and history.
Conserving Rare Trees: Clarence Slockee looks at some rare and threatened plants and explains how they're being protected. The Vegie Patch - Potatoes / Seed vs Seedlings: Tino Carnevale plants spring crops including red onion, garlic and lettuce and a range of traditional and unusual potato varieties. Rusty's Garden: Jane Edmanson visits comedian and musician Rusty Berther, from The Scared Weird Little Guys, to help him prepare for the competitive marrow growing season. Caring for Succulents: Jerry Coleby-Williams gets stuck into his succulents and cacti, doing some much needed maintenance before the hot weather arrives. Old-Fashioned Roses: Colin Campbell visits a gardener who collects old fashioned roses and manages to grow them to perfection in the challenging Brisbane conditions.
A School Vegie Garden: Tino Carnevale checks in on a school garden he helped build a year ago to see their success and solve a few problems. Propagating Herbs: Angus Stewart looks at a variety of methods for propagating herbs and shows which method is best for different types A Tale of Two Gardens: John Patrick explores the gardens at The Heide Museum of Modern Art to look at changes in garden design over the years. A Family Backyard, Part 4: Josh Byrne checks in on the family backyard and helps plant some herbs for the chooks, rejuvenate the lawn and mark the final layout of the pathways. An Oasis in the Desert: Jane Edmanson visits The Olive Pink Botanic Garden in Alice Springs to see the incredible colour of the desert and its plants.
A Garden for the Future: Stephen Ryan drops in on a young gardener and friend to see how his garden, plant collection and passion have grown. Pest Control: Jerry Coleby-Williams plants a range of crops to help control the explosion of insect pests in his productive garden. The Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates the Vegie Guide - looking at what's good to plant in vegie gardens, around the country Potted Plant Care: Jane Edmanson shows what to do to potted plants to get great results through the coming season. Spring Pruning: Josh Byrne is doing some essential spring pruning to shape plants, encourage vigorous growth for lots of fruit. A Native Cottage Garden: Sophie Thomson visits a gardener in Adelaide, with a collection of native plants from across Australia.
Gardening for Community: Jane Edmanson visits a couple who have built a colourful and productive garden for themselves and their local community. Subtropical Spring Vegies: Jerry's Coleby-Williams plants a range of crops suited to the challenging conditions of a subtropical spring. A Garden to Remember: Angus Stewart visits an extensive native garden created by a passionate plants man, which is now lovingly maintained by his widow as a tribute. Propagating Cuttings: Stephen Ryan demonstrates the basics of plant propagation from cuttings. Rhododendrons in Bloom: John Patrick visits the National Rhododendron Gardens in Olinda VIC, to look at their spectacular display and pick a few favourites for the home garden.
Plants for Picking: Jane Edmanson profiles her favourite plants for cut flowers and shows how to grow them. Filled with Foliage: Jerry Coleby-Williams explores a garden in Brisbane, filled to the brim with colourful foliage, flowers and established trees. The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale shares his tips for growing tomatoes and checks in on his lettuce experiment. The Vegie Guide: Stephen Ryan updates the Vegie Guide - looking at what's good to plant in vegie gardens around the country. For the Love of Clivias: Angus Stewart visits a woman with a passion for tough and colourful clivia. WA Wildflowers: Josh Byrne visits Kings Park to check out their world famous collection of wildflowers, finds his favourites and profiles a few that are great in the home garden.
Daniel's Inspiration: Sophie Thompson speaks with teenager Daniel Lutz, to find out who sparked his incredible passion for gardening. Designing for a Family: John Patrick visits a garden designed for a large family who love to play outdoors. The Vegie Patch: Tino Carnevale plants some of his favourite summer crops capsicum, chillies and beans. Choosing Mulch: Angus Stewart explains the different types of mulch and how to use them. The Purple House: Jane Edmanson visits a hospital garden in Alice Springs that provides indigenous patients with traditional bush medicines.
On the Verge: Jerry Coleby-Williams plants sweet potatoes on his verge to make the most of every piece of his productive patch. The Towra Team: Clarence Slockee visits the Towra Team, a group of indigenous trainees working with NSW Parks to restore, protect and connect with their country. A Native Garden Showcase: Sophie Thomson explores The Adelaide Botanic Gardens to show how Australian plants can be used to create a range of traditional garden styles. Growing Succulents: Josh Byrne visits a gardener with a passion for growing succulent plants and cacti. A Spiritual Garden: Jane Edmanson meets a gardener who has spent 35 years creating a lush oasis, full of plants and memories
Irrigation Maintenance Tips: Josh Byrne prepares for the summer heat, flushing and repairing irrigation lines. Lyn and Bill's Garden: Stephen Ryan drops in on some old friends to explore their lovingly tended garden full of rare and unusual plants. The Vegie Patch - Crop Protection: Tino Carnevale demonstrates some simple ways to protect ripening crops. Bringing the Outside Inside: Colin Campbell visits a gardener who has overcome a challenging sloped block, by using two distinctly different garden styles. Planting for Summer: Josh Byrne plants some crops for the warmer seasons ahead. Tulips: Jane Edmanson visits a Tulip farm in Melbourne's Dandenong Ranges, to explore the colour and form of one of the world's most popular flowers.
Growing for the Mission: Jane Edmanson visits a flower grower who also grows vegetables for St Kilda's Sacred Heart Mission to help feed the homeless. A Family Backyard Final: Josh Byrne visits the young family to see the results of the playful and productive garden he has helped them to create. Seedling Production: Jerry Coleby-Williams visits a seedling nursery to find out how they grow them to perfection. Gardening in a New Climate: Tino Carnevale meets a gardener who has overcome the challenge of a new gardening climate, having moved from Queensland to the Apple Isle.
On the Verge: New host, Costa introduces an inspirational community project which will be the cornerstone of Gardening Australia for the year. He will transform his nature strip into a productive and playful garden for the whole street to use and enjoy. He kicks it all off by bringing the community together to build a no-dig vegie garden. A Triumph Over Sand: Jane visits a gardener in a bay-side suburb of Melbourne who has spent over fifty years creating her lush and colourful oasis in almost pure sand. The Vegie Patch: Costa travels to Hobart's Royal Botanical Gardens to catch up with Tino and find out what is happening in the vegie patch, get some advice about what to plant on the verge and do a bit of harvesting. The Italian Feast: Costa and Tino take the harvest from the vegie patch and take a drive to Tino's Mum and Dad where they cook up an Italian feast.
On the Verge: Costa introduces his chickens and builds a mobile 'chook tractor' to enlist their help clearing the weeds on the verge. He and the community also plant the first crop of vegies in the new no-dig garden. Ned's Grand Plan: Sophie meets a young gardener whose passion for plants has grown into a productive plan for his future. Autumn Jobs: Josh is getting stuck into some timely autumn maintenance including pruning, rejuvenating his little lawn and clearing some dead wood. A Garden for Play: Colin meets a couple who have created a playful and interactive garden to inspire their children to be outdoors.
Building Community: Jerry meets a Vietnam vet who has converted a wasteland into a vibrant and productive garden for the local community. On the Verge - Water: Costa installs a simple watering system to supply the growing verge garden. Gardening for Life: Jane visits a thriving market garden in Melbourne and meets the gardener who has farmed a piece of Melbourne's history for over 65 years. Picking Local Plants: Costa talks to a native plant expert to find out about the original landscape of the Bondi area and pick out some local species to plant on the verge. Plants and Ponds: Josh visits a large productive water plant nursery to see how plants keep ponds clean and healthy.
On the Verge: Costa makes the most of the sunniest spot on the verge by planting a Mediterranean herb maze. Going Green: Jerry takes advantage of the best growing season in the sub-tropics by planting fast growing Asian Greens. Get the Tropical Look: Sophie looks at a range of tropical looking plants perfectly suited to dry climate gardens. Banksias in Bloom: Josh visits King's Park to check out this iconic group of plants and marvels at some beauties. A Difficult Block: Colin visits a couple who have converted a series of awkward and exposed spaces into colourful garden rooms. The Vegie Patch: Tino looks at some of his successful experiments in The Vegie Patch and starts another, this time planting citrus in cool Tassie.
On the Verge - Compost: Costa shows us his fantastic compost recipe using ingredients donated by the community. Magical Mushrooms: Keen to grow mushrooms at home, Tino meets a mushroom farmer in Tasmania to get some ideas. Home at Last: John discovers a beautiful garden in Melbourne that blends a formal garden design with the informality of surrounding bush. A World Inside a World: Costa and Angus take a closer look at the millions of individual organisms in compost and show us how to troubleshoot compost problems. A Day At The Zoo: Jane heads to the Melbourne zoological gardens to discover how all the green and brown waste is handled.
Predators Wanted: Jerry plants a range of species to attract predator insects to help keep pests under control. Farming Worms: Costa visits a passionate recycler to find out how to turn household scraps into food for plants and soil. Baskets of Colour: Colin shows how to plant productive and colourful hanging baskets to attract pollinating insects into any space, no matter the size. Animal Attraction: Josh meets a carpenter who has turned his skills to building habitat and housing for a diverse range of animals. Olives and Naked Ladies: Sophie plants a dramatic and drought tolerant new entrance to her house garden.
A New Verge: Costa heads down the street to help a few families get started on their very own verge garden full of vegies, herbs and Australian natives. Autumn Work: Tino harvests the last tomatoes, clears zucchini plants from the garden beds and does a spot of autumn fruit tree maintenance. The Vegie Guide: Find out what to plant in your climate zone. A Promise to Mum: Josh drops in on his mum to show us her stunning courtyard garden and home sanctuary that has been artfully designed for the seaside climate of Fremantle. Sophie's Tribe: Costa visits Sophie to take a tour of her new garden to see how it's going and find out what her plans are. He also meets her five kids. Planting for Winter: Tino plants some of the toughest, most productive and flavoursome winter vegies: the onions and the cabbages.
On the Verge - Traffic: Costa builds paths around and through the verge to prevent plants being trampled, and to allow car doors to open. The Palm Lady: Jane visits a passionate gardener who has filled her garden with palms from all over the world, and what's more remarkable is that she's done this in cool climate Melbourne. Potted Fruit: Colin plants small fruit trees in containers for easy access and low maintenance, so no matter how small a garden, fruit is still possible. A Cool House: Angus checks out a Sydney house and garden designed to be energy efficient and sustainable and which makes brilliant use of local plants to reduce the energy demands of the house. Grand Designs: John visits a spectacular Italian style villa on the Victorian coast whose formal design incorporates the production of fruit, vegetables and herbs.
On the Verge - First Harvest: Costa and the kids are picking the first harvest from the verge, which they distribute to the residents of the street. A Helping Hand: Jerry met his neighbour Chass when he moved to Wynnum 8 years ago and now the pair share the harvest of their gardens, as well as knowledge and advice. Good Companions: Tino is planting companion vegies, herbs and flowers that thrive under similar conditions and which bring benefits to help each other thrive. Growing Community: Jane is at one of her favourite gardens in Mornington Peninsular where the locals have transformed a disused paddock into a thriving place for the community to grow vegetables and share their harvest. Sharing the Load: Colin visits a neighbourhood in the Brisbane hinterland where two families have bonded over their love of gardening. Frank and Fred: Costa visits neighbours in Wollongong's industrial heartland who have shared a fence, friendship and their gardens for over forty years.
GARDENING AUSTRALIA SPECIAL - FARMING Ron's Place: Josh visits Ron Watkins, a third generation farmer in the Great Southern Region of WA, who over the last 30 years has transformed his approach to farming by dealing with the issues of salinity, water management and organics. As a result, he is a changed farmer. Food, Glorious Food: Sophie visits a small scale mixed farm on the outskirts of Adelaide that has been cleverly designed to make productive use of the local climate, site and resources. Based on permaculture principles, many of the features can be used in the home garden. Healing the Land: Costa visits an innovative young couple in country Victoria who have restored their land by working with and mimicking nature, the lessons of which can be easily applied by all gardeners. The Road Less Travelled: In Josh's follow up story with Ron Watkins, Josh visits the local farmers market, which Ron helped establish. Josh finds out why he did it, the role it plays in the community and how his connections with people fuel his passion for organics and the land.
The Colour of Autumn: John visits the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria to look at the spectacular autumn colour, find out why their leaves change and pick out a few of his favourite trees. Court in the Shade: Angus pays a visit to Costa to see first-hand how the On The Verge community project is going and to lend Costa a hand at a neighbour's place. A Shady Patch: Tino plants a shady spot in the patch with vegies that will produce a crop in low light conditions. A Potty Affair: Colin meets a passionate gardener in Brisbane with an extraordinary collection of shade loving plants in pots. The Hills Are Alive: Jane travels to the Yarra Valley to meet a gerbera grower to find out how he produces colourful flowers all year round.
A Bountiful Balcony: Costa visits Indira Naidoo in inner Sydney to see how she has transformed her 13th floor balcony into a productive garden. Home Among the Gum Trees: Josh visits the home garden of Perth's botanical royalty to see what is in their own small shady backyard. Prepping for Winter: Jerry gets to work to ensure he gets the best from his garden throughout winter in the subtropics. An Ancient Landscape: Tino visits a couple whose collection of rare and unusual plants echo's our ancient landscape - when Australia was part of Gondwana. A Home Supermarket: Costa travels to the Adelaide Hills to meet a pair of passionate gardeners who have established a wildly productive fruit and veg garden.
On the Verge - Creating Waves: Costa's on the verge with his neighbour planting a range of colourful winter veggies in a wavy pattern. Building for Bugs: Josh is building specialised habitat to attract a range of critters into his son's play area. Bespoke Vegies: Jerry profiles some of his favourite home grown vegies that are hard to find at the greengrocers. Zoo with a View: Sophie visits Adelaide Zoo to see how they have increased their garden space using the roofs of their buildings. A Horticultural Wonderland: Jane uncovers a gardener who has snipped and shaped his garden into a topiary wonderland in Melbourne's West.
Growing Health: Angus meets a bloke who suffered a mid-life health scare and turned to the garden to successfully transform his diet and his health. Warding off the Cold: Jerry demonstrates how to grow some tried and true plants to help tackle the symptoms of a common cold. Bringing Back the Bush: Costa meets a volunteer group who are working to bring the native bushland on the shores of Sydney Harbour back to health. The Vegie Guide: What to plant in the vegie patch in your climate zone. Amanda's Garden: Josh meets a couple who have created a spectacular garden as a memorial for their daughter.
Let There be Light: Costa removes an invasive tree species to allow more light to fuel the vegies on the verge. Back from the Brink: Tino meets a couple who have restored a formal garden on a windy wheat-belt, about an hour north of Hobart, for the whole community to enjoy. Gimme Shelter: Sophie is planting a number of windbreaks, to provide shelter to her vegie patch and orchard in the season to come and beyond. A Rainforest Retreat: Josh visits a gardener who has spent over 40 years creating a secluded rainforest retreat to hide away from Perth's hot and dry climate. Beside the Seaside: Jane Edmanson visits a creative couple who have built a lush, layered garden only a block from the beach.
School's In!: Costa helps a local school make productive use of small sunny space by helping to install an aquaponics system. Picking a Winner: Tino shows us how to select nursery stock that will perform best in the garden. From Small Beginnings: Sophie meets Tori Moreton who started an inspiring project for new gardeners to grow their own vegies. Starting a Verge: Costa lists the requirements for getting a verge garden started. Sitting Pretty: Josh builds a multi-purpose gabion rock seat in the garden. A Sucker for Salvias: John meets a gardener with a passion for salvias, one of the easiest colourful plants to grow in the garden.
Helping Hands: Costa jumps on board with the Canterbury Garden Care volunteers to lend a hand assisting a passionate older gardener. Bomb-Proof Beauties: Colin picks his favourite plants for beginners and explains how best to use them. The Next Generation: Tino is out in the patch keeping fit during winter, digging in compost and planting the strongest crops for the season to come. Growing a Gardener: Jerry shares some of the best gardening tips he learned from his grandfathers. Educating Angus: Angus drops in on his old horticultural lecturer Dr Bill Greenhalgh and checks out the thriving community garden Bill is overseeing at the retirement village.
Made in China: Jane meets the curator in charge of the diverse collection of Southern Chinese plants at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne to find out the story behind it. An Insatiable Appetite: Sophie meets an obsessive collector and breeder of carnivorous plants, who's travelled the world in search of the weirdest varieties. The Beauty of Begonias: Costa visits the stomping ground of the NSW Begonia Society to find out why they love begonias. The Vegie Guide: What to plant in the vegie patch in your climate zone. An Unusual Crop: Josh meets a farmer with an incredible and unexpected collection of eremophila whose passion has seen him travel the country in an attempt to complete his collection.
Growing Connections: Sophie is on the rooftop of a community medical centre to see how the clients use a productive garden as part of their therapy. A Secret Garden: Costa is in inner city Paddington at the old reservoir that’s been transformed from derelict infrastructure into a sunken garden for all to enjoy. Room to Grow: John Patrick visits a park to look at trees that are too big for your average back yard but can be enjoyed in a public space. Going Up!: Tino makes a vertical garden out of a recycled pallet that anyone can recreate in a small or large space. A Working Garden: Jerry visits the CSIRO in Brisbane to see how the building has been designed to bring the garden into the workplace.
The Italian Influence: Jane is at a heritage listed property on the outskirts of Melbourne that tells a story of the enduring legacy of Italian migration on Australia's food culture The Language of Gardening: Sophie visits a secondary school in Adelaide where students from diverse backgrounds learn English and share their experiences through gardening. A Remarkable Journey: Josh Byrne meets Peter Nguyen, a Vietnamese refugee, to find out how he came to be the curator of horticulture at the home of WA plants, Kings Park. Farming a Future: Costa visits Mamre House, a historic farm in Sydney's west that is providing a plot for refugees from around the world to grow traditional food and connect to community.
Taking a Tour: Jerry shows Costa around his garden to talk about the ways he uses plants. Streetsmarts: John visits a street in the Melbourne suburb of Ringwood, redesigned to stop flooding, catch and clean water using native plants, and grow edible plants for the locals. A Soothing Garden: Costa visits a gardener on the Gold Coast who makes her own hand balm from plants in her garden. The Hunter Gather: Josh visits a mate's place and shows how to collect, swap and propagate plants from cuttings. The Good Life: Tino meets a couple near Hobart who have built their life around using plants for food, shelter and income.
A Potato Famine: Jane visits a gardener who has great success with all manner of fruit and vegies in a small plot, save for one - potatoes. Jane gives her some tips to help. Taking Control: Tino's in his own garden planting a range of ornamental and fruiting plants using espaliering and plaiting techniques to achieve different effects. Pretty as a Picture: Sophie shows us how to make a framed 'picture' using colourful succulents. Growing Your Own: John Patrick demonstrates how to propagate perennials from cuttings to create bold and beautiful plantings. An Enjoyable Nightmare: Jerry visits a couple to have a look at their extraordinary collection of hundreds and hundreds of plants, all of which they have propagated.
Thinking Local: Angus meets a young nurseryman whose passion for propagating and protecting native plants is restoring bushland in Sydney's West. An Aussie Verge: Costa brings a bit of colour to the street by helping his neighbours plant their verge with Australian native flowers. The Vegie Patch: With the help of a bush food expert, Tino is planting vegies native to Tasmania in The Vegie Patch. Proudly Australian: Josh meets a couple with a native garden and a bush block who are doing their bit to protect Australia's biodiversity in Mandurah. A Distant Affair: Jane Edmanson visits the Napoleon Exhibition at the NGV, to explore Napoleon and Josephine's extraordinary fascination with Australia and its plants.
The Barefoot Farmer: Colin meets a market gardener who has joined up with the local primary school to help connect the kids with the garden and the food on their plate. Starting from Scratch: Jerry visits a newly established community garden to find out how it got started and give his top tips for getting one going from scratch. Life on the Street: Costa's meets a street of gardeners who have transformed their concrete nature strips into lush and playful gardens growing food, flowers and the community. Planting a Community: Sophie enlists the help of an herb expert to plant a community of beneficial plant species throughout her productive patch. The Club: Jane visits one of Australia's oldest horticultural societies to explore their extensive display gardens and meet some members.
GARDENING AUSTRALIA SPECIAL - CONNECTION TO COUNTRY The Totem Garden: Costa and Clarence are in Katherine to help a local pre-school build a sensory garden for the kids to explore. Farmed by Community: Costa and Clarence visit a productive farm on the outskirts of Katherine that is growing fresh food, jobs, skills, and a future for the local community. Growing Health: Josh visits a school in the remote Kimberley town of Looma that has integrated gardening into the canteen and the classroom. Learning the Land: Costa and Clarence travel to King Valley where women Elders have planted a garden to pass on knowledge and culture and strengthen their community.
In Love with Plants: Jerry visits a gardener in Wynnum to see how she has lovingly grown a garden brimming with plants, and gives her some advice on dealing with a persistent garden problem. Spring Into It: Tino is launching into the season by planting spring and summer vegies now the weather is warming up in The Vegie Patch. Dropping in on a Friend: Sophie visits a friend in the Adelaide Hills to see what she's growing and gain some inspiration for her own garden. A Nip and a Tuck: Josh learns a grafting technique from a man passionate about Eremophilas. Beyond the Black Stump: Angus is on the outskirts of Sydney to appreciate the labour of a lifetime that has gone into this stunning native garden, and demonstrates how to propagate native plants that will add to this gardener's collection.
Jumping the Fence: Jerry is with an environmental weed expert in a patch of local Brisbane bush to take a look at plants that have escaped from home gardens. Wild Food: Costa meets a suburban forager who's passionate about edible plants in the wild. A Looming Threat: John visits John Arnott at the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne to find out more about myrtle rust, a new fungal disease that could threaten a huge range of Australian plant species. Growing Health: Josh gets stuck into some spring work in his garden to ensure a healthy season, free of pests and disease. A Simple Solution: Sophie visits a lettuce farm to see how cleverly designed native planting has reduced pest and disease problems.
A Positive Path: Costa visits a community garden that's providing horticultural skills to juvenile offenders. A Plant Revival: Tino is in his garden providing tips and tricks for reviving unhealthy or neglected plants. The Secret Garden: Angus is in a garden tucked away in Sydney's North West, treasured by people of all abilities who come to enjoy the surrounds and grow plants. Core Gardening: Sophie's gets tips from a physiotherapist on ways to prevent injuring yourself when gardening. A Garden for Life: Jane Edmanson meets a young gardener whose plot has nurtured and nourished her through treatment for breast cancer.
Springing To Life: Costa enlists an army of helpers to help with spring planting more vegies on the verge. Nurturing the Landscape: Tino is planting out his front garden with indigenous and rare native plants to create shelter for local wildlife. Regenerating Connection: Angus meets a Ranger at Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park who works with young men to help them reconnect with their culture. Spring Cleaning: Jane takes advantage of the warm spring weather by pruning, feeding and mulching to rejuvenate some tired and overgrown plants. Flooded With Help: Jerry meets a gardener in Brisbane who, with the help of some dedicated volunteers, has rebuilt his garden after the devastating 2011 floods.
Marion's Sanctum: Josh meets an Australian horticultural legend in Perth who has spent her lifetime creating sanctuaries for both people and plants. Growing Up: John visits an inner city garden perched high above the streets of Melbourne. A Suburban Retreat: Costa meets a passionate gardener who's created her own sanctuary in the Western suburbs of Sydney. A Room of One's Own: Sophie plants an area in her garden with frivolous pretties where she will be able to relax and take in the view. Memory Lane: Jane visits an aged care facility in Melbourne to meet a gardener who has created garden areas that are places for rejuvenation and reflection for the residents.
**** SPECIAL - Gardening Australia's Gardener of the Year finalists **** A Mediterranean Gardener: Tino meets a gardener who has styled her block in rural Victoria after the Mediterranean landscape she and her husband love. They also share their garden with people from diverse backgrounds and abilities. A Dryland Gardener: Sophie visits a spectacular Australian plant garden about two hours from Adelaide that was cleverly designed and built to thrive in the local conditions. A Coastal Gardener: Costa meets a gardener in Jervis Bay who's planted and nurtured a thriving coastal garden and taken her passion beyond her own block by helping to revegetate local dunes. A City Gardener: Jane visits the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre in Melbourne to meet a gardener who has created stunning sensory gardens for patients, staff and visitors to the Centre. A Tropical Gardener: Jerry travels to Cairns to visit a lush tropical garden created with hard work, creativity and cuttings.
High on a Hill: Tino meets a gardener growing rare and unusual plants from Tasmania's wilderness in her garden on Mount Wellington. A Mini Citrus Grove: Costa helps his neighbours plant a mini citrus orchard on their verge. Landscapes in Miniature: Sophie explores a Japanese garden in Adelaide to see how it's designed to evoke the landscape of another place. A Taste of the Andes: Tino's in The Vegie Patch planting vegies that originated from the Andes. Tackling Terrain: John Patrick explains the design principles that can be used to tackle a sloping site.
Toughing It Out: Sophie picks and plants some spectacular performers for the dry South Australian summer conditions. Beating the Heat: Angus demonstrates how to prepare plants to survive summer. Cooling Our Streets: Costa hits the streets of Sydney to find out about the cooling effects of plants and trees. Tips for Summer: Jerry shows us how he plants, prunes and protects his garden for the subtropical heat. Against the Odds: Josh travels to Geraldton in W.A. to meet a gardener whose productive block is designed to thrive in the dry climate.
Creating A Buzz: Costa's installing a hive of native bees in his backyard to help with pollination. Life On The Farm: Josh visits a farm in Perth's city centre that's growing flower clusters to attract a diversity of insects to keep the garden blooming. Bless The Mess: Jerry and entomologist Dr Tim Heard look at the benefits of a messy garden, which provides food and habitat to the little creatures. A Fertile Experiment: Tino uses lettuce to experiment with three liquid fertilisers: worm juice, seaweed extract and fish emulsion - to find out which is the most effective. A Grassland Haven: Jane visits a grassland at Werribee zoo to see the work being done to restore one of Australia's most bio-diverse and threatened plant and animal communities.
How We Have Grown: Costa looks back on a successful first year On The Verge and celebrates with his neighbours with a street party. Celebrating Tasmanian Plants: Tino visits a regional botanic garden built by the community near Hobart that showcases the diversity, colour and adaptability of plants from Tasmania's South East. Gardener of the Year: Costa announces the 2012 Gardening Australia 'Gardener of the Year'. Summer at Home: Sophie brings herbs and flowers to the table with a specially built planter inserted in the middle and has friends over for lunch to celebrate the start of summer. A Tribute to Colin: Gardening Australia celebrates the life of much loved presenter Colin Campbell who passed away in August, and looks at the enduring contribution he made to Australian gardening.
City Excess: Costa meets a retired teacher collecting food waste bound for landfill and redistributing it to local gardeners who put it to use in their gardens. Sowing the Seeds: Sophie's teaching her kids about growing plants from seed in fun and interesting ways. Putting Waste to Work: Costa visits an inner city garden packed full of productive plants where food waste is used to fuel the compost, chickens and abundant garden growth. The Value of Volunteers: Jerry shows how to identify useful volunteers in the garden and make use of them. Musk Farm: Jane explores a garden in regional Victoria created with experimentation and creativity.
A Measured Approach: Josh meets a young couple passionate about their plot of paradise in the suburbs, a productive garden they learn from every day. Succulent Success: Sophie demonstrates how to propagate succulents. Aunty Fran: Costa is at Mt Annan Botanic Garden to meet D'harawal Elder Aunty Fran to find out what we can learn from the landscape around us and why it is important. Angus's Block: Angus shows us around his place in the bush demonstrating what he's learned by observing and experimenting around his garden. A Magnus Opus: Tino visits a garden that's a labour of love for second generation nurseryman Dan Magnus who's now instilling gardening curiosity in his own children.
Fruitful Beginnings: Costa updates us on the verge's progress and plants an avocado hedge for neighbour Deb and the street community. Werribee Park: Jane explores Werribee Park in Melbourne's west, revealing its rich horticultural past and how the garden is currently being used. The Grand Plan: Tino takes us through the grand plan for his recently purchased home, and shows us his early successes and failures. Getting a Head Start: Jerry meets an enthusiastic young gardener in Brisbane's south who caught the gardening bug at an early age, and is working towards a life in the garden. New Beginnings: Jane drops in on the kitchen garden at Werribee Park which is being run to benefit female Burmese migrants in the Melbourne's western suburbs.
Growing Everywhere: Jane visits the home of Gardening Australia researcher Millie Ross to find out how to get the most from a garden that isn't your own. Top Tip - Little Lawnmowers: Jerry shows how his humble guinea pigs take a lot of the effort out of keeping his lawn neat and tidy. Designed for Pleasure: John explores a garden that was transformed from a challenging site into an award winning design that is all about enjoyment and pleasure. Fragrant Delights: Sophie talks about a range of fragrant plants for the garden, and explains how to care for them. A Late Bloomer: Costa visits a tranquil and eclectic garden created by a man who proves that it's never too late to get into gardening.
Weighing Up Waste: Costa audits a typical family's household bin to look at what waste we produce. Way To Go: Jane visits a school on the Mornington Peninsula which has been purpose-built for sustainability. She meets the kids to find out how it all works. Resource Recovery: Costa visits an Alternative Waste Treatment Plant to find out how our mixed waste is being turned into a usable gardening resource. Future Proofing Plants: Josh visits a groundbreaking propagation nursery which is harnessing the ecology of wetlands to recycle water. Compost Revolution: Costa shows that resource recovery begins and ends in our own backyards and finds out about the 'compost revolution'. Working Worms: Jane shows how to maintain a worm farm, including the best way to harvest worm castings.
Commemorating Community: Costa and the local community plant a commemorative laneway in their street to honour residents both past and present. Postcode 2141: Angus visits historic Rookwood cemetery in Sydney to find out about its plants and their connection to the site's diverse cultural history. Out with the Old...: Jane shows when to replace plants that are past their prime, and how to go about it. Sowin' and Growin': John visits a new community garden project in Toolangi in Victoria that grew out the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Avenues of Honour: Sophie learns about a national project helping to preserve and restore Australia's Avenues of Honour.
Pots of Produce: Josh visits a gardener who has overcome competition from large trees and a lack of space using pots - and lots of them! Feathering the Nest: Tino adds some creature comforts to his chicken run before introducing them to their new home. A Garden in the Sky: Costa visits an apartment block where the residents are making connections with each other by growing vegetables high above the city streets. Potted Success: Josh shows how to beef up potting mix to get the best results from potted plants. Small Spaces, Big Ideas: John Patrick visits an inspirational, plant-filled garden designed to get the most out of its small space.
It Comes Down to Love: Costa meets an inner city Sydney couple whose love for keeping bees has changed their lives in unexpected ways. Savouring Seed: Tino visits a passionate seed-saving gardener in Tassie to learn how best to harvest and store seed at home. The Art of Preservation: Jane visits the headquarters of the Victorian CWA to pick up some pointers for making the most of the garden glut. More Than Food: Jerry shows how he uses a variety of plants to sustain his garden's vitality as well as his own. A Passion for Produce: Josh meets a couple who are making the most of the wide variety of fruit, nuts and vegetables they harvest all year round.
Growing Resilience: Costa is visiting a farm in NSW that is providing skills and opportunity for people by teaching them how to grow fruit and vegetables. Ten Years On...: Jerry demonstrates how he transformed a harsh, unproductive site into a resilient organic garden that has thrived in Brisbane's climatic extremes. A Lifeline: Angus meets a gardener whose sense of loss drove her to create a garden that has been a life-affirming experience. The French Connection: Sophie discovers a vibrant gardener who has created a slice of provincial France in regional South Australia. Fighting for Survival: Angus visits the Botanic Gardens in Melbourne to investigate what's being done to ensure the survival of one of the city's most iconic trees.
CANBERRA CENTENARY SPECIAL In Gardening Australia's second special for the year, Costa, Sophie and Angus visit Canberra to explore the art of gardening and the science of horticulture by visiting some of the nation's most innovative institutions. Representing Australia: Sophie visits the Australian National Botanic Gardens to find out how plants from all around country are being grown in Canberra's challenging climate. 100 Forests: Costa visits the National Arboretum to investigate their collection of rare, threatened and culturally significant trees and learns about their efforts to preserve them for future generations. Living the Land: Costa meets a Ngunnawal ranger to learn how traditional owners managed Canberra's landscape for thousands of years, and how the same techniques are still being passed down and used today. A Centenary Bell: Sophie finds out about the Canberra Centenary floral emblem from the man who bred it. The Next Frontier: Angus is visiting CSIRO's Black Mountain Laboratories to discover how the scientists are looking below the ground to find ways to improve crop production, as well as how their groundbreaking research can help gardeners at home.
A Fresh Start: Jerry helps out a young gardener, whose garden was wiped out in the most recent Queensland floods, by showing him how to propagate plants. Working Worms: Josh shows how he keeps conditions inside his worm farm optimal to maintain a healthy and productive population of worms. A Bit at a Time: Sophie shares the grand plan for her garden's future, and shows how breaking down a plan into smaller jobs can save you time and money in the long run. A Living Legend: Tino is in North Western Tasmania visiting a gardener whose love of gardening is firmly rooted in organic practices. Using Pyrethrum: Jerry shows how he uses pyrethrum in his garden to target insect pests, while sparing beneficial insects. Small is Beautiful: Jane visits a gardener in Melbourne's west whose small yard is no limit to growing a large number of plants.
Feeding the Firemen: Costa helps out his local fire station by extending their vegetable garden and choosing a variety of plants to put in it. Pushing the Boundaries: Sophie visits a gardener whose enthusiasm for growing fruit has led him to plant orchards in neighbouring backyards. Josh's Country: Josh details his long connection to Perth's Coastal Plain and how the landscape and its plants have shaped him as a gardener. A Rivulet Runs Through It: Tino meets a gardener whose awareness of the environment beyond her backyard has led her to adopt and help rehabilitate a local waterway. Echoes of the Past: Jane explores a historic village in the heart of Melbourne's northern suburbs to find out about the surrounding gardens and their history.
All in the Family: Angus demonstrates how knowing your plant families can help ensure success in the garden. Seeing the Signs: Jerry shows how he uses the plants in his garden as reliable indicators of seasonal change in Brisbane's unpredictable climate. Produce to the People: Tino discovers a community program on the north-west coast of Tasmania that collects excess backyard produce and distributes it to those in need. Man on a Mission: Josh meets a gardener who has turned an eyesore into a hotspot of diversity for plants as well as local wildlife. Growing Opportunity: Costa visits a nursery that's all about encouraging the wellbeing of its staff, as well as providing them with opportunities for employment.
Josh's Place: Costa visits Josh in Perth to meet his family and then have a look at the progress on Josh's new home and garden. Kid-Proof Plants: Sophie is giving the area around her kids' sandpit a facelift with some tough plants that will survive a bit of rough and tumble. Planting for Play: John explores a schoolyard garden that is designed to be a play space filled with interesting plants and challenging elements to stimulate and engage young minds. A Family Affair: Tino is working in his parents' vegetable plot, giving some advice on propagating perennial vegetables, and the whole family gets together to help out.
Tried and True: Jerry shows how he uses a variety of old methods for making compost, as well as the many ways he puts it to use around the garden. Good Garden Design: John and a fellow garden designer explore a newly planted garden to discuss the basic principles of successful garden design. Keep up the Colour: Jane is looking at some of her favourite plants for winter colour and has some tips on how to choose and care for them to ensure an extended display. Plant Nutrition: Tino plants out some winter crops and shows how to provide for their differing nutritional requirements. A Shady Paradise: Angus discovers a gardener who has overcome the challenges of a sloped and shady site to create a diverse and interesting native garden.
Growing Blueberries: Tino’s planting out blueberries and shares some tips on creating the right soil conditions for them to thrive. Native Fruit: Angus visits a local gardener to learn about native fruits, including some unique varieties and how to propagate them. An Edible Jungle: Costa discovers a couple in Perth who have transformed their bare block into a productive edible jungle. A Formative Prune: Sophie enlists the help of a fruit tree expert to get some advice on shaping the young trees in her new orchard. Flying Gardeners: Jerry finds out how to protect productive trees in a way that keeps both fruit and flying foxes safe.
SPECIAL - ISLANDS In our third special for the year, Gardening Australia explores the unique culture of islands - from the Tiwis to Tassie. Tiwi College: Costa and Clarence get an insight into the cultural role that the Tiwi College plays in island life. Cultural Connection: The Jilimara Arts Centre on Melville Island is a hub of traditional artistry, and Costa and Clarence discover that plants are at the centre of it all. Plants of the Sea: Tino is exploring underwater kelp forests in Tassie, taking a dive with a leading marine biologist to learn more about these unique plants and their future. Farming for the Islands: Costa and Clarence drop in on Milikapiti Farm, where the locals are growing fresh fruit and vegetables to ensure a constant supply to the island community. The Next Generation: Costa and Clarence head into the bush with some junior Tiwi rangers and find out how the next generation is learning to manage the land.
A Practical Edge: Costa shows how easy it is to lay paving and get creative with some simple, DIY techniques. Josh's Dream: Josh shares the overall plan for his future home and garden, and gets stuck into planting some advanced trees. The Best Start: Tino demonstrates a number of different planting techniques to get a variety of plants off to a flying start. The New Beginning: Sophie meets a gardener whose recently-discovered love of plants has transformed his home garden. A Pathway for the Future: Jane visits a prison where gardening is being used to help disadvantaged prisoners acquire skills on their road to rehabilitation.
A Good Foundation: Josh shares some of the methods he uses to breathe new life into the construction site soil around his house. Little Helpers: Tino meets a man who uses an unusual insect to better manage soil fertility. A Wild Garden: Jane visits a gardener who has created a bush-style garden to attract a broad range of local wildlife. Hop Into It!: Tino is planting out his new pond with a variety of plants to turn it into a haven for local frogs. Gardening for Butterflies: Jerry drops in on a gardener who has planted with one idea in mind - to attract butterflies into her garden.
On the Move: Jane visits a community garden in an unusual location that has turned a barren space into a thriving native garden. Laying Down the Lawn: Tino is transforming a patch of his back yard into a new lawn using a native grass. A One-Woman Show: Jerry catches up with an old friend to explore her diverse and flourishing garden on a challenging site. Making an Entrance: Sophie adds some more plants to her thriving driveway garden. On the Dunes: John Patrick visits a modern coastal garden where the design has tackled the challenging site and conditions.
An Edible Oasis: Josh plants out a spot in his garden with some edibles that will create a private, tropical oasis. The Beauty of Begonias: Jane visits a gardener who collects and is actively involved in conserving rare species of begonia. What's in a Name?: Jerry explains why knowing scientific plant names is the key to gardening success. Go Forth and Multiply: Angus meets an experienced nurseryman who is breeding plants to cater to changing trends. A Picture Postcard: Tino explores a garden with an eclectic mix of plants, and offers some advice on cultivation and maintenance.
In Living Colour: Sophie plants a range of colourful vegies to feed her family, and explains why eating a spectrum of coloured veg is good for your health. Planting for Privacy: Josh shows a number of different plants that are useful for screening to create privacy. Voula's Garden: Jane meets a woman whose love of gardening feeds both her family and sense of wellbeing. Irrigation Made Easy: Tino is installing a simple drip irrigation system at his home. Home at Last: Sophie explores a colourful cottage garden where edibles and ornamentals are planted together with beautiful results.
How to Prune Roses: Jane shows how to prune and look after roses in winter to encourage an abundance of flowers in spring. Building a Worm Farm: Jerry shows how to build and set up a worm farm for next to nothing. A Harvest and a Hangi: Costa visits a garden that's nurturing one of Sydney's Pacific Islander communities by growing traditional crops and hosting feasts. A Catchment Solution: John finds out about an innovative project that's capturing and reusing stormwater to care for city parks and gardens in Melbourne. Colour, Colour and Colour: Tino plants out the beds around his back lawn to provide a riot of colour throughout the seasons.
A Growing Career: Costa meets a student who is embarking on a career in horticulture while finishing high school. Child's Play: Josh plants out his garden with a variety of plants for his kids to enjoy and engage with. A Living History: John visits the Burnley Gardens with an old friend to explore the way gardening has changed over the last century. Cooking-up Compost: Sophie shows how to build and maintain a three-bay composting system. Snakes and Ladders: Jane explores a whimsical garden that is bursting with imaginative plantings and playful landscaping.
Novel Nutrition: Angus is experimenting with some alternative sources of nutrition for native plants. A Variety of Vegies: Sophie visits a friend growing heirloom vegetables, and gets some tips on some unusual varieties. Tricky Spot Solutions: John visits a native plant nursery to find some plants that are suitable for a range of common problem spots. A Horticultural Revival: Costa visits Josh who shows him around a vibrant urban orchard and habitat garden in the middle of the city. Jose's Dream: Jerry is in Far North Queensland visiting a quirky rainforest garden and theme park built on a grand scale in the 1930s by a Catalan immigrant.
Closing the Loop: John meets Joost Bakker, visionary entrepreneur who is leading the way towards a zero-waste future. Primed for Life: Costa is in Port Kembla visiting a primary school that is teaching kids to grow food based on sustainable and ecological principals. The Way of the Future: Sophie visits Port Augusta to explore a world first greenhouse project, which is growing vegetables by harnessing the power of the sun and sea. Life Lessons: Costa heads to a senior school in Port Kembla to check out their vegetable garden, which is used by students as a central plank in their curriculum and as a way of helping some with social re-engagement. Our Changing World: Jerry is in New South Wales to explore an environmental project on a grand scale that aims to assess what effect increasing levels of atmospheric CO2 will have on our trees and natural ecosystems.
Spring Planting: Tino is planting tomatoes to get a head start on spring, as well as sowing seed for beetroot and leafy vegetables. Better Late Than Never!: Costa visits a village for the over-fifty-fives whose residents have discovered a newfound passion for gardening, thanks to an enthusiastic neighbour. A Citrus Primer: Jane is talking about how to select a good lemon tree at nurseries, and shows how to plant a young tree to ensure it gets the best start possible. Subtropical Success: Jerry shows what it takes to overcome the challenges for productive gardeners in the subtropics. A Succulent Garden: Josh plants out a garden bed filled with low water use and low maintenance succulents.
Productive Planting: Josh is planting a range of productive vegetables and leafy greens that will provide a bountiful harvest for his growing family. A Living Litmus: Jerry explains how citrus trees will tell you when it's time to fertilise your garden. Nuts About Natives: Angus is visits a garden whose owner has spent the last ten years indulging in his passion for native plants. Tons of Tomatoes: Tino shows how to make more tomatoes for free and stagger plants them for an extended harvest. Cutting Costs: Jane shows how to keep costs down by propagating your own plants from cuttings. Produce to Preserves: Sophie visits a couple who use the power of preserving to ensure that nothing they grow goes to waste.
Bang for Your Buck: Tino shows how to get the most out of your vegetable patch by planting prolific and unusual varieties. Balancing Nitrogen: Jerry demonstrates the effects of excess nitrogen on plant growth, and explains how its over-application can be avoided. A Room with a View: Costa explores a bush garden that provides a tranquil and calming setting for the patients of a psychology practice. Growing Rhododendrons: Jane looks at rhododendrons of all sizes and colours, and shows what they need to thrive. A Wealth of Resources: Sophie shows how to put garden waste to use by making rope and plant supports. A Tropical Paradise: Jerry meets a North Queensland gardener who has created a lush oasis with a rich collection of tropical plants.
Creating a Wind Break: Tino shows how to select and plant out a range of native plants to create an effective windbreak. Planting Companions: Josh plants a range of flowering perennials around his vegetable patch to attract beneficial insects. Mulching: Jerry shares some tips on how to use mulch when preparing a garden bed. Growing Together: Jane visits a couple who have been gardening together for over forty years to look at some of their tried and true methods. Restoring Bishopscourt: John visits the Bishopscourt, the Melbourne Anglican Archbishop's house and garden on the city fringe that is being restored by a dedicated team of volunteers.
Creating Connection: Costa lends a hand with a revegetation project on the banks of the Cooks River in Western Sydney. A Small Kingdom: Jerry drops in on a couple who are growing a variety of produce in their rental garden using a range of inventive methods. Look to the Locals: Angus visits a local flora reserve to look at some indigenous plants that are great garden performers in his local area. Summer Colour: Jane plants some of her favourite summer perennials for long lasting colour. 'Summerhome': Tino visits 'Sumerhome', an historic house and garden on the outskirts of Hobart that has been in the same family for generations.
Plant Protection: Tino shows how to keep productive crops protected from common animal pests. Propagating King Fern: Jerry demonstrates an interesting propagation technique on a giant of the fern family. Lady of the Camellias: Sophie visits a garden devoted to camellia species, run by a band of volunteers. Don't Panic!: Jerry visits a veterinarian and gardener to learn about poisonous plants and their toxicity to animals. Small Miracles: Jane visits a native orchid grower to learn more about this special group of Australian plants and how to grow them.
Talking Trees: Costa talks backyard tree selection and maintenance with a renowned arborist. Zucchini and Onions: Tino shows how to overcome zucchini problems and how to grow an unusual variety of perennial onion. Keeping Active: Josh visits a retired couple who are actively involved in Kings Park volunteer groups as well as their own thriving native garden. At War With Weeds: Sophie demonstrates how to tackle annual and perennial weeds efficiently and effectively. Maintaining Raspberries: Tino shows how to maintain and divide raspberry canes for a bumper crop. East Meets West: John visits a bayside garden on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula whose owners are successfully growing Western Australian natives.
Starting Small: Tino shares some tips on successful seed propagation, including sowing techniques and making homemade seed raising mixes. A Practical Approach: Sophie catches up with an old friend who shows her how he has set up his garden for low maintenance and maximum effect. A Suburban Oasis: Costa visits a garden whose owners have turned their backyard swimming pool into a freshwater oasis for plants and animals. Self-watering Pots: Jerry shows how to make self-watering pots out of cheap and easy to source materials. An Orchid Enthusiast: Angus meets a gardener with a passion for native orchids and gets some tips on propagation.
In Gardening Australia's final special for 2013, we visit some of the country's most spectacular, yet threatened landscapes, and look at the work being done to ensure their future. Reading the Signs: Jerry meets ecologist Professor David Lindenmayer to find out how the way we use land for food production affects biodiversity and natural ecosystems. Turning the Tide: Costa is on Montague Island off the south coast of NSW to see one of the biggest issues facing our native plants and animals - introduced weeds. Repairing the Land: Jane is in northwest Victoria to find out about the state's largest private conservation property, Neds Corner, and meets the current managers working to repair it. Linking the Landscape: Josh is in southwest WA exploring a large-scale revegetation project that aims to secure the future of the region's significant plants and animals. The Bottom Line: Jerry visits a farmer who is increasing productivity by managing his land for biodiversity and ultimately, profitability.
Two Years On - An Australian Celebration - Time to Relax - Using Climbers - And the Winner Is... Two Years On: Tino shows how he uses onsite materials to help make his steep slope more accessible, as well as improve his soil. An Australian Celebration: Jane visits the home garden of Phillip Johnson, which inspired the design that won Chelsea's Best in Show award earlier this year. Time to Relax: Josh reflects on the construction of his new house and gets stuck into some summer garden preparation. Using Climbers: Tino talks about selecting the right climber for the right job by looking at some examples. And the Winner is...: Sophie presents the coveted golden spade to the 2013 Gardener of the Year, and explores her winning garden.
Gardening Australia celebrates its 25th birthday with a very special episode. All the presenters come together at Ripponlea Estate in Melbourne to share their experiences and memories of the program while we delve into the rich Gardening Australia archives to showcase the sweep of the show over 25 years. Organics: Costa, Josh and Jerry talk about the show's backbone. Beautiful Gardens: Clarence, Sophie and John talk about what it means to visit people's homes. Peter Cundall: Peter talks about his experiences on the programme. Philosophy: Jane, John and Jerry talk about the functions of Gardening Australia. Practicality: Sophie, Tino and Angus discuss the show’s commitment to giving good advice. Autumn Jobs: Josh gets stuck into some timely autumn maintenance.
Sydney Tomato Festival: Costa is at the Sydney Tomato Festival to get some growing, cooking and preserving tips. After the Heat: Sophie takes stock of the garden after summer's record-breaking heatwave, replanting where plants haven't coped. The Patch: Tino shows us the renovated Patch at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Hobart, before he gets to work. Growing Natives in Pots: Jane meets an expert native plant grower to have a look at some natives well-suited to growing in pots. Battling Battens: Josh meets a gardener whose garden not only gives her enormous joy; it's also raised thousands for a charity close to her heart.
Picking Tough Plants: Sophie showcases some new plant varieties bred for improved resistance to pests and diseases. Fruit of his Labour: Josh plants a selection of dwarf fruit trees to get the best out of small spaces. On the Move: Costa enlists the help of an expert to split his native beehive so he can give half to his local primary school. Coming Up Roses: Jerry meets a character on the Darling Downs whose enthusiasm for roses is infectious. The Patch: Tino is improving the soil at The Patch and showing the best crops to plant when starting a new vegetable garden.
Food for the Soil: Jerry is talking dung, looking at a range of weird and wonderful manures to keep his soil fed and thriving. Transplanting Tips: Angus shares a number of great tips to help give transplanted plants every chance of survival. A Meadow in the City: Jane discovers a flower meadow in the heart of Melbourne growing a range of flowering annuals for diversity and insect habitat. Autumn Jobs: Tino gets stuck into some autumn tasks around the perennial borders at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Hobart. "A Mongrel Garden": John visits the stunning garden of innovative garden designer, Rick Eckersley, to discuss his design principles and explore his bold use of plants.
Little Inventions: Jerry drops in on an old gardening friend to see his latest methods for growing a variety of produce. The Bamboo Man: Josh visits a gardener in Albany in W.A. whose collection of bamboo is vast. He finds out how to grow, maintain and keep control of it. The Garden Tower: Costa discovers a stunning, botanically-rich garden designed around a high rise apartment block on Sydney Harbour. Aussie Stunners: Jane meets a native plant grower to find out about some proven performers and how to grow them.
Every Component Counts: Josh visits the home garden of designer Janine Mendel, whose series of courtyards shows how to get a lot out of a series of small spaces. The Patch: Not everyone has a six-bed vegetable garden, so Tino discusses the principles of single bed planting. Cultivating Peace: Jane explores a stunning, tranquil garden planted and cared for by a Buddhist order of monks. Potted Delights: Sophie shows how to grow small bulbs in pots for some indoor colour and fragrance in spring. Meet the Family: Angus visits the Sydney Botanic Gardens for a snapshot into the world of the stunning and vast species that make up the Solanaceae - the potato family
Autumn Jobs: Josh gets busy with some autumn jobs to keep his garden looking good after the long, hot summer. Grow Local, Eat Fresh: Sophie visits a cafe owner who grows her own organic fruit and vegetables at home using some techniques inspired by nature. Growing Abilities: Costa drops into a production nursery growing plants as well as the skills of people with disabilities. Autumn in the Subtropics: Autumn signals a slowing of pace in Jerry's garden, so he's planting tomatoes, protecting beneficials and dealing with insect pests. Southern Exposure: John visits a garden designer who has created a beautiful home garden with a mixture of native and exotic plants, which thrive in the challenging conditions.
A Reconstructed Garden: Costa visits an ex-GA presenter to see his latest project; an arts centre and surrounding garden built entirely of recycled materials. The Patch: Tino is completing the first crop rotation at The Patch by planting legume and brassica in the last two beds. Self-Sown Colour: Sophie looks at some self-seeding annuals for low-maintenance, reliable colour in both the flower and vegetable gardens. Backyard Bananas: Jerry talks about some of the banana varieties available to home gardeners, how to grow them and finds out about some diseases to watch out for. Finding the Balance: John talks with award-winning garden designer Paul Bangay about his approach to design and how it has evolved over his 20-year career.
Making an Entrance: Sophie plants out her driveway avenue with native trees and talks about the dos and don'ts of establishing one successfully. A Coop on the Cheap: Jerry drops in on his old friend Roman Spur to see some of his latest inventions for the chicken run. After the Fires: Angus visits a botanist whose garden is recovering after being devastated by the 2013 Blue Mountains bushfires. Perpetual Parsley: Josh talks about parsley and how to encourage its self-seeding habit for a year-round supply. The Patch: Tino unveils The Patch's new three bay compost system, and shows how to build a successful heap. Revered Beauties: John discovers a spectacular water lily and lotus garden and finds out about some varieties and how to grow them.
A New Botanic Garden: Costa visits Jane in Melbourne who shows him around a project close to her heart - one of the country's newest botanic gardens, in Melton in Melbourne's west. Building a Wicking Bed: Sophie shows how easy it is to build an instant, water-efficient garden bed out of easy to come-by materials. Hungry Citrus: Josh shares some tips on feeding the soil to keep citrus thriving all year round. Farming Fungi: Tino visits the University of Tasmania to find out about the latest research into fungi and bacteria and its potential uses in the garden. A Succulent Obsession: Josh drops by a neighbour's place to explore her collection of succulents and gets some tips on how to grow them.
Peng's World: Jane visits an aquaponics gardener who has built his huge set-up from the ground up and who has some ingenious growing methods and ideas. The Power of Pruning: Tino explains how to get the most out of trees and shrubs by following some easy to follow principles of pruning. Planting Winter Vegies: Josh shows how to prepare garden beds for a bumper winter crop and plants out some productive, seasonal vegetables. The Real McCoy: John continues his series profiling Australia's leading landscape designers and meets with Michael McCoy in one of his colourful, plant-driven country garden designs. Growing More than Plants: Costa drops in on the Wayside Chapel to explore their extensive roof garden and find out how it helps their community work.
Producing More Plants: Jerry shows how to successfully propagate a few of his favourite and highly productive subtropical vegetables. Growing Habitat: Angus gives some pointers to a gardener who is creating a range of habitats to attract local animals into her urban garden. Prune and Propagate: Josh explains that the time for pruning perennials is also a great time to propagate, and shows how simple it is combine the two. The Patch: Tino shows how to get tender plants through the winter for a head start on spring. A Cornucopia of Colour: Jane explores Frogmore Gardens near Trentham, home to one of country Victoria's most exciting and colourful gardens.
Time for Change: Jerry's making some much needed changes in his garden, removing trees while planting and propagating others. Winter Work: Winter is a colourful time in native gardens and Jane is getting stuck into some essential winter maintenance to keep plants thriving. An Australian Dream: Angus explores a gorgeous cliff top garden on Sydney's northern beaches with a view as iconic as the native plants growing in it. True Blue: Sophie profiles a useful genus of plants to provide a burst of blue as the weather cools down - Ceratostigma. A Paradise by the Sea: Tino visits a coastal gardener who has harnessed the sea's bounty to create a thriving and colourful cottage garden.
An Aussie Icon: Costa finds out all about the history of one of Australia's oldest and most famous horticultural exports - the Granny Smith apple. A Flying Start: Sophie drops in on a friend whose garden is well advanced for its young age, and gets some tips on how he's done it. The Patch: Tino looks at what's done well in the new patch, and shows how to turn failures into opportunities for more planting. A Mountain of Pleasure: Jane is in the Dandenong Ranges visiting a large garden that's filled with colourful treasures around every corner. From the Archives - A Master Gardener: Josh introduces one of his favourite stories from the GA archives involving a productive garden, a cheeky local and an even cheekier nickname.
Growing a Village: Jane explores a garden started and run by an African migrant to benefit other new Australians by helping them engage with their new community. Potting Up Plants: Angus goes back to school to demonstrate some of the basics of potting up plants to give them the best chance of success. Veteran Trees: Jerry and an arborist look at some spectacular old trees and demonstrate some techniques for how to manage them in their old age. Filling the Gaps: Josh is showing how to take advantage of tricky spots in the garden with a range of herbs for every situation. 'Bolobek': John visits one of the most visited private gardens in Australia, Bolobek, in the foothills of Mount Macedon.
The Family Farm: Tino visits a family of market gardeners outside Hobart who grow unusual varieties of vegies. Mermaid Pool: Costa finds out about a group of local residents who came together to clean up and revegetate a historic local waterway behind Manly Beach in Sydney. The Old-Fashioned Way: Jerry shows some of his favourite old-fashioned gardening techniques, and talks about some plants that have stood the test of time. Weaving the Garden: Sophie meets a local gardener who grows plants for material for weaving, furniture, fences and baskets. The Biggest Room: Josh visits fellow eco-friendly gardener, Chris Ferreira, to explore his 50s house and garden that is retrofitted for sustainable living.
The People's Park: Costa gets some ideas in Fagan Park, a large park filled with examples of many different garden styles in Sydney's northwest. The Patch - Perennial Vegetables: Tino is shows how to grow a range of perennial vegetables that will keep on giving for years to come. A Lifetime of Growing: Jane visits her home town of Mildura to meet a gardener whose award-winning passion for everything horticultural is reflected in her sprawling country garden. Native Groundcovers: Josh profiles some WA groundcovers that are both beautiful and adaptable to a wide range of conditions. A Garden for Play: We pay tribute to the late, great Colin Campbell by revisiting one of his favourite stories from the Gardening Australia archives.
Dividing Dahlias: Jane shows how to give dahlias all the winter care they need, including lifting, dividing, storing and propagating. Calling All Gardeners: Jerry finds out what it takes to get a garden into the Open Gardens Australia calendar by talking to Queensland selector, Di McCrae. Designing with Pots: John plants up some pleasing pots for both sunny and shaded areas and outlines the design ideas behind them. Sumptuous Strawberries: For sumptuous summer strawberries now is the time to plant, and Sophie's got all the tips to make sure they thrive. "My Garden is Everything": Tino visits a stunning garden whose owner loves flowers of all colours, shapes and sizes.
The Patch Overview: Costa visits Tino to have a look at the recently renovated Patch to find out how it's going. Planting Roses: Sophie plants some of her favourite climbing, shrub and miniature bare rooted roses for colour and fragrance. Horticultural Legends: We continue to celebrate 25 years on air as Jane introduces one of her favourite stories from the GA archives. The Patch: Costa and Tino talk about the do's and don'ts of repotting and caring for large fruit trees in containers. Old Friends: Josh visits an old friend who is working with nature to create a large productive garden that's also low on maintenance.
Diversity in the Desert: Sophie visits the Desert Park in Alice Springs to see some of the plants that thrive in the continent's harsh interior. The Patch: Tino gives some tips on planting and training caneberries for an abundant and easy summer harvest. Desert Culture: Costa looks at some plants in the Desert Park that are significant to local aboriginal people. Feeding the Soil: Josh shows how he keeps his plants thriving with the right nutrition. Winter Climbers: John profiles a couple of his favourite climbing plants for winter colour. Tropical Delights: Jerry visits a gardener growing a huge range of exotic tropical fruit in his luscious mountain garden.
Shade Lovers: John highlights some plants that will brighten up the darkest corners of the garden with flowers and foliage. Seeds for the Future: Jerry visits Jude and Michel Fanton, founders of the Seed Savers Network, to find out why saving seed is vital. Productive Climbers: Tino is using the vertical space in his garden to plant productive climbers, including passionfruit, kiwifruit and hops. The Good Oil: Josh shows how to use horticultural oils to effectively deal with insect pests while sparing the beneficials. 'Anlaby': Sophie visits a grand property in the Barossa Valley with a long and colourful history, and sees how the gardens are being re-established by its current owners.
The Patch - Sowing Seedlings: Tino is sowing the first of The Patch's seeds for spring and gives some tips on how to grow strong, healthy seedlings. Roll out the Barrels: Costa finds out about a project in Alice Springs that's providing self-contained and self-watering garden beds to the community. 25 Years - Cloudehill: John revisits one of his favourite stories from the rich GA archives, when he visited Cloudehill in the Dandenong Ranges in 2006. Divide and Multiply: Josh shows how easy it is to get more plants for free by dividing rhizomatous perennials. Winter Colour: Sophie profiles some of her favourite plants for winter colour and fragrance. 'Kumbartcho': Jerry visits a community nursery that grows unusual and rare dry rainforest plants that are indigenous to Southeast Queensland.
Late Winter Work: With a week to go before the start of spring, Jane gets into some last-minute winter maintenance to keep flowering perennials thriving. A Blanc Canvas: John chats to Patrick Blanc, world-renowned designer and inventor of vertical gardens, about his latest project in Sydney. A Miniature Orchard: Costa visits a suburban gardener who demonstrates that a limited space and lack of soil is no barrier to growing a large variety of fruit trees. Heading Indoors: Josh shows how to choose appropriate plants for varying levels of indoor light and how to care for them. Think Local: Sophie visits a botanic garden in Quorn in the Flinders Ranges that is successfully trialling local plants for their suitability for home gardens.
Driveway Design: Sophie plants out her driveway with local species to provide habitat and food for birds, lizards and butterflies. James Street Reserve: Costa explores a thriving community garden in the heart of Sydney whose members are getting a lot out of a challenging space. Cactus Merv: Jerry visits a cacti and succulent collector par excellence outside Brisbane, and gets some tips on growing them in pots. Making Art: Josh drops in on a couple whose garden is also their working studio and source of rest as well as inspiration. Citrus Care: Jerry gives some tips to keep citrus well-fed and thriving. The Patch – Spring Vegies: Tino plants out some spring root vegetables and experiments with spuds.
New Opportunities: Josh turns the loss of some plants on his verge into an opportunity to trial some tough natives. 25 Years of Landcare: Costa celebrates the 25th anniversary of Landcare Australia by talking about its founding principles with Bob Hawke, who launched it in 1989. A Simple Hothouse: Sophie shows how to build a self-watering propagation house that's perfect for home-grown seedlings and cuttings. Perfect Plants for Pots: Jerry shows some of his favourite bomb-proof plants for pots and how to care for them. The Grassroots: Costa helps out a local Bushcare group to find out how thousands of others like it are helping to restore local bushland. Caterpillar Control: Sophie shares some strategies on dealing with one of the gardener's greatest adversaries - the cabbage white butterfly. A Spring Delight: Tino visits a delightful garden with a huge collection of rhododendrons as well as rare and colourful surprises around every corner.
Tool Maintenance: Tino shows how to maintain some common garden tools to ensure they last a lifetime. An Oasis in the Sky: Costa explores a low maintenance rooftop garden that combines clever design with a stunning array of tough plants. Tom and Lorna's Garden: Sophie introduces one her most memorable stories from the archives, about a couple whose garden has grown with them over decades. Spring Propagation: Angus demonstrates some methods for propagating native plants, including striking cuttings and breaking seed dormancy. A Colourful Transformation: Josh visits a design duo that has turned a drab suburban block into a vibrant place for entertaining.
Filling the Fenceline: Josh gets stuck into filling some gaps along his driveway with fruit trees and unusual productive shrubs. Tips for Trees: John meets up with an arborist to show how to give young trees the best chance in gardens, including how to correct some common problems. Spring Colour: Sophie looks at some of her favourite bulbs and corms for spring colour. Pruning Grevilleas: Angus shows how to correctly prune a variety of grevilleas, including groundcovers, shrubs and trees. Di's Garden: Jerry explores Di McCrae's garden in country Queensland and finds some rare beauties perfectly suited to the challenging climate.
A Labour of Love: Sophie visits a date farm outside Alice Springs to discover how this exotic crop is successfully grown in our arid interior. Peg's Passion: Costa meets a gardener whose ethos of waste as a resource is exemplified in her eclectic garden, which is packed with ideas to inspire everyone. The Patch - Lean Times: Tino makes the most of what can be a lean time in the garden, sharing some tips to extend the harvest until spring's bounty arrives. Booderee Botanic Gardens: Clarence visits Australia's only indigenous-owned and managed botanic garden and national park on New South Wales' south coast. Trees of Life: Jane meets a bonsai grower with a stunning collection of trees that not only look beautiful, but which tell a story as well.
Moving On: Josh helps out a special lady in his life who is moving house and garden after 60 years. A Worker's Retreat: John discovers an indoor garden that has turned a dead space into a verdant retreat for workers. Dryland Vegies: Costa visits market gardeners in Sydney's west who grow a huge variety of crops on natural rainfall alone. Enticing the Insects: Sophie uses a range of plants that insects find irresistible and shows how to build habitat to encourage them to hang around. A Gold Coast Attraction: Jerry explores the Gold Coast Botanic Garden and finds some rare local natives that make great garden plants.
A Thriving Patch: Tino explores how The Patch has grown from a humble vegetable garden into a thriving hub of community connection and health. A Solution to Stress: Angus discovers a couple who relieve workplace stress by getting them out of their home office and into the garden. Birdwing Butterfly: Jerry explains how gardeners can help save an endangered butterfly by planting a beautiful native climber. A Spectacular Show: Josh explores one of the best natural wildflower displays WA has seen in years, with stunning massed-carpets of colour and some unusual species. Building a Future: Jane visits Karen refuges who tend the garden at Werribee Mansion in Victoria to find out how it helps with their mental and cultural wellbeing.
Manure Matters: Tino explains the differences between manures and how they're best used around the vegetable garden. Taking in the View: Costa visits a garden designed to take advantage of a magnificent view of Sydney's Pittwater region. Peas and Yams: Jerry harvests crops and plants some productive spring perennials, including cocoyams and pigeon peas. Flowering Hedges: Sophie profiles some of her favourite plants for flowering hedges. A Drop of the Good Stuff: Angus discovers a cut flower grower who has increased the health and vigour of his crops using worm juice. A Compulsive Collector: Jane visits a former Gardener of the Year to see his newest garden, which is looking great after only three years.
Prince Alfred Park: Costa visits Prince Alfred Park to explore how a new design has improved the beauty and value of this historic urban hub. Friends and Foes: Jerry talks to an entomologist to find out how to distinguish between good and bad caterpillars and learns some strategies to keep on top of the pests. Crazy for Tomatoes: Josh is planting heaps of tomatoes in pots and in his garden, giving tips for a bumper summer harvest. A New Lease on Life: Jane visits a heritage conservatory in a public park that's home to a vast collection of stunning species orchids. Gardening on the Edge: Sophie visits an artist on the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia to have a look around her colourful garden, which is thriving in the tough conditions.
The Flying Doctors: Sophie discovers how soil fungus is being used to combat a disease in cherries, and how the delivery method being used is creating quite a buzz. Adding Calcium: Tino explains how limes and gypsum correct nutrient deficiencies. Two Paths: Costa visits the Hawkesbury in Sydney's west to see how land use in the region has changed over the years. A Grand System: Angus visits a pair of farmers in country NSW who are using a large-scale composting system to increase the health of their soil and crops. Rock Minerals: Josh explains exactly what rock minerals are, how to use them and why they're great for the garden. Chasing Orchids: Clarence meets up with a native orchid hunter for find out how these unique Australian plants have adapted to grow both in and out of our poor soils.
Playing Tricks: Jane visits a production nursery to find out how light is manipulated to get plants flowering out of season. Give Them Shelter: Josh explains how too much light can be bad for productive plants, and shows some strategies to protect them. Shady Plants: Tino shows some of his favourite plants for shady spots and explains how to choose plants for different levels of shade. Look to the Leaf: Sophie teams up with a plant professor to take a closer look at how plants have adapted their leaves to cope with hot, dry conditions. Greening the Leaves: Jerry explains the differences between magnesium and iron deficiencies and how to correct them. Light and Shade: Costa visits a heritage property where every spot in the garden has been skilfully utilised, from deepest shade to the brightest aspect. Pruning for Light: Tino explains how letting more light into fruiting trees will increase yields, and shows how to prune for it.
Coolibah Swamp: Costa visits a group in Alice Springs who are restoring the health of a local waterway that's a central part of the town's culture. Water Plants: Josh shows how to build a containerised water garden that's not only productive but is a habitat for frogs, fish and insects as well. Blending In: Jane explores the largest green roof in the southern hemisphere, at the Victorian desalination plant. Master Grafter: Jerry visits a grower to find out how grafting is used to create prolific fruit trees. A Touch of Green: Tino finds out how Australian scientists at Casey Station in Antarctica grow a variety of fresh produce all year round.
Gardener of the Year: Costa visits the 2014 Gardener of the Year and explores her garden Banking Our Future: Angus explores how the Australian Plant Bank at Mt Annan is ensuring our unique flora's future The Perfect Fit: John profiles a garden that shows how microclimates can be used to great effect A Change of Seasons: Jane chats to Tim Entwisle about rethinking Australia's seasons
Patch from Scratch: Costa meets a family who is transforming their typical suburban backyard into a productive oasis over the following year, starting off with some vegie beds. Autumn Vegies: Tino is back in The Patch, planting out a bevy of winter veg that's easy to grow and highly productive, no matter how cold it gets. Top Tip - Flourishing Flowers: Josh shows some pruning techniques to encourage flowering. Wells' World: Jane pays a visit to former Gardener of the Year, Steven Wells, to explore his small home garden that's bursting with ideas and creativity. Slug Your Snails: Jerry shares a tip on how to organically eradicate snails and slugs from the garden. Dividing Chives: Sophie demonstrates how to divide chives and replant them to ensure a bumper crop next spring.
Designed for Life: Sophie drops in on an old friend, renowned garden designer Steve Hailstone, to explore his beautiful garden and find out about the philosophy behind it. Top Tip - Landcress: Jerry shares one of his grandmother's companion planting tips that keep Cabbage White Butterflies and Moths at bay! Safe Soil: Costa drops in on the Gordons to help them find out if their soil is safe for growing vegetables and feeding the family, and looks at ways to improve it. Plant Profile - Cast Iron Plant: Jane profiles a plant that's an indestructible old favourite. Top Tip - Composting Pathway: Tino shows how to build a simple and attractive pathway that will also build up your soil. Subtropical Vegies: Jerry keeps gardeners in the subtropics fed through the cold months, with timely planting of abundant winter crops.
The Flower Farmer: Jane visits an organic flower farmer whose passion has taken her from a backyard hobby to a burgeoning and beautiful farm. FAQ's: The GA Team answer some common gardening questions. Creative Containers: Costa gets creative sprucing up recycled containers with easy and productive herbs. Backyard Fruit: Jerry profiles the most treasured fruit trees for Australian backyards, including lemons, limes, mandarins and mulberries. Shades of Green: John explores a lush, small garden that's big on ideas for waterwise plants and hot dry summers. Growing Pineapples: Jerry shows how to propagate and grow pineapples in your garden.
Thyme for Pizza: Sophie unveils her new pizza oven and celebrates by planting out a new pizza herb garden and shares her favourite recipes for garden-inspired pizza. Dividing Rhizomes: Angus shows how easy it is to divide rhizomatous perennials. Coal to Community: Costa visits a community garden that's turning a derelict industrial site with a rich history into a vibrant and productive hub. Tino's Top Soil Mix: Tino has a recipe for soil improvement that will build both structure and fertility, keeping winter greens fed and thriving. Olive Bonsai: Jane revisits a bonsai artist to find out about a different way of growing large bonsai.
Building Compost Bays: Costa helps the Gordon family build compost bays out of recycled materials, and shows how to successfully produce hot compost. Pruning for Fruit: Tino shows how to prune productive trees to encourage next year's fruit. Healing with Horticulture: Sophie visits an inspirational gardener who is helping hospital patients on their road to recovery by engaging all their senses in the garden. The Native Truth: Angus busts some of the biggest myths about native plants and how to care for them, including pruning, watering and fertilising. Making Hot Compost: Costa shows how to make your own hot compost. Back from the Brink: Clarence profiles a plant under threat of extinction. Seed Bombs: Josh shows how to make seed bombs at home. Filling the Senses: Sophie recommends plants for creating sensory gardens.
Raising the Roof: Costa visits a roof garden in a central and picturesque Sydney location that's helping to tell people's stories and feed the wider community. Hooked on Hippeastrums: Jerry checks out a hippeastrum farm to find out how new and exciting varieties of these easy-to-grow flowers are bred and propagated. FAQ's: The Gardening Australia Team answer some common gardening questions. Guess My Garlic: With the garlic planting season underway, Jane talks to garlic expert and author, Penny Woodward, about garlic varieties and the secret to growing great garlic. Being Neighbourly: Josh gets stuck into some essential maintenance on bamboo, and shows how to keep succulents looking their best. Making More Hippies: Mick Maguire shows Jerry some great tips on propagating the Hippeastrum.
Free Food: Sophie shows how successfully growing winter vegetables is as easy as letting nature take its course. Stop the Stink: Josh shows how to keep your compost healthy and sweet. Tropical Breeze: Costa enjoys a little bit of tropical paradise in a garden in the heart of North West Sydney. Native Bonsai: Tino meets a native bonsai expert to explore his collection and gets some pointers on how to do it at home. Pruning Roo Paws: Angus shows how to prune kangaroo paws. Frangipani: Costa profiles some frangipani cultivars. Planting Bulbs: Jane is planting spring bulbs in pots for a cracking display down the track.
The Patch - Legumes: Tino is planting one of the most useful groups of plants to winter vegetable gardeners - legumes. Sensational Sedums: Jane profiles sensational sedums. Compost vs Mulch: Josh explains the difference between mulch and compost and how to use them. Packing Your Pickles: Costa drops in on an expert to find out how to preserve the autumnal glut with some delicious ideas for homemade pickles. Playing With Plants: John meets landscape designer, Sandra McMahon, in her home garden that has a stunning and colourful display of flowers and foliage around every corner. Natural Selection: Tino shows how to propagate and improve artichokes. Perfect Pots: Sophie shows the basics of keeping potted plants looking great. Banksias and Babes: Angus explores the foreshore house and garden that was home for one of Australia's most beloved children's authors and illustrators, May Gibbs.
Rejuvenating Plants: Costa shows a couple of methods for bringing potted shrubs and trees back from the brink. FAQS: Angus shows when and how to prune Gymea flowers and Jerry shares a straight-forward method to keep lawns bindii-free Planting the Pumpkin: Tino shows his method for growing what he hopes will be an award-winning giant pumpkin at his local show. A Grand Victorian: Jane visits a couple with a stunning historical Victorian house and garden they've planted over the last twenty years. Down-Pipe Planting: Josh shows how to turn downpipes into productive damp spots. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Jerry shows a great way to nurture garden ecology, providing food for both beneficial and pest insects so they leave his food untouched. The Competition: Tino meets some fellow giant pumpkin competitors to see their growing methods and get some tips.
It's Showtime! - Tino tests his produce against the best at his local country show. Bang For Your Buck - Josh demonstrates how to get plenty out of your productive patch. Release the Chooks! - Costa meets the Gordon family's new choices of backyard chooks. FAQs - Moving Plants | Falling Citrus - Your most common emails, letters and Facebook queries answered. Beautiful Buddlejas - Sophie shows off some tough, insect-attracting beauties.
Climbing the Walls: Josh takes advantage of the vertical spaces in his garden by planting ornamental and productive climbers. A Living Edge: Tino shows how to make a living garden bed edging out of simple materials. Fighting Frost: With frost season upon southern gardeners, Sophie has some tips on how to prevent and manage frost-damaged plants. Growing the Dream: Costa explores the quintessentially Sydney home garden of designer and old friend, Michael Bates. Plant Profile - Geranium: Jane profiles a gorgeous geranium. Garden Edging: John looks at the options for more traditional garden edging. Putting Plants to Use: Jerry shows how he grows his own pesticides, fertiliser and soil conditioners. Plant Profile - Lemon Myrtle: Angus looks at the most versatile of Aussie culinary plants, the lemon myrtle. The Power of Plants: Jane visits an innovative seedling nursery being run by a group of volunteers who are passionate about encouraging others to grow food in their area.
A Passion for Passata: Josh takes advantage of the vertical spaces in his garden by planting ornamental and productive climbers. FAQs - Gall Wasp, Harvesting Corn and Asparagus: Jane answers a common citrus question, shows when to harvest corn and Tino tells when to cut back asparagus. Growing Greens: Tino shows how to make a living garden bed edging out of simple materials. A Playful Paradise: Costa explores the quintessentially Sydney home garden of designer and old friend, Michael Bates. Plant Profile - Cassava: Jerry profiles an unusual edible from South America. Composting Gum Leaves: Josh demonstrates a method to successfully compost gum leaves. Something for Nothing: Jane shows how to propagate plants guaranteed to succeed. Let Them Eat Meat: Costa meets a plant expert who has a passion for carnivorous plants.
Ideas on Show: Costa is exploring a world of ideas, finding something for everyone at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. Plant Profile - New Guinea Bean: Sophie profiles the unusual but easy to grow New Guinea bean. FAQs - Yellow Citrus Leaves and Pest-free Chooks: Jane answers a commonly asked question about citrus and Tino gives advice on keeping chooks pest-free and thriving. A New Beginning: Josh drops in on a couple he first met in 2013 to find out how their garden has been affected by bush fire and how it's recovering. Plant Profile - Rosehip: Jane takes a look at a rose grown for its hips. Planting Winter Herbs: Tino plants a selection of easy, prolific and tasty winter-growing herbs and leaves that thrive in even the coldest parts of the country. The Shambles: Jerry visits a large country garden that reflects its owners' style and personalities, with contemplative nooks and beautiful plants around every corner.
Painting with Plants: Sophie visits a stunning garden that is a colourful, lush oasis atop a windy, exposed hill. Succulent Survivors: Costa explores the toughest plants for home gardeners, succulents, and shows how to plant and care for them. Plant Profile - Coneflowers: Jane profiles a great genus of low maintenance, summer-flowering perennials - Rudbeckia. Using Plants as Mulch: Jerry answers a question about using prunings as mulch. Hop Hunting: Tino joins a friend in search of wild hops for a batch of home brew and finds out more about this mysterious and beautiful plant. Collecting Native Seed: Angus shows how to collect seed off native plants to sow in the garden. Pick a Colour: John profiles some of his favourite trees for autumn, including smaller trees and shrubs to bring colour into any home garden.
The Natural Garden: John visits a garden that is inspired by the Australian bush and talks to its designer, Sam Cox, who specialises in naturalistic gardens. FAQs - Winter Fertilising | Compost Booster: Josh answers a question about using fertiliser in winter and Jerry shows how to keep your compost pile working a treat. The Patch - Perfect Soil: Tino's in The Patch showing how to create deep, fertile and free draining soil. Harvesting Colour: Costa learns about the fascinating process of how plants can be used to create natural dyes and shows how to produce works of art at home. Bare Root Planting: Sophie shows how to save money planting bare rooted trees. A Tricky Spot: Josh shows how to overcome one of trickiest spots in gardens - south facing aspects that get deep shade for most of the year, but searing overhead sun in the summer. Planting a Seed: Jane checks out a garden run by the Salvation Army to provide young people with a relaxing and inspiring place to grow.
A Rock and a Hard Place: Costa visits green wall and roof garden expert Mark Paul's home to find a cleverly constructed garden bursting with ideas for growing plants in unlikely spots. Pick and Plant: Josh has a clever tip to keep you constantly in garden produce. Plant Profile - Yellow Wax Bells: John profiles an unusual woodland plant. Give Bugs a Chance: Sophie enlists the help of an insect expert to find out how most creepy crawlies are welcome garden allies rather than something to be feared. Ripper Idea - Pool to Garden Bed: Costa shows how a viewer turned an unused above ground pool into a series of raised garden beds. The Burning Question: Tino shows what to do with fireplace ash and charcoal. Fascinating Ferns: Jane explores the diverse world of ferns and shows how to grow and propagate some of her favourites. FAQs - Potatoes in Tyres | Digging Wet Soil | Kaffir Limes: Your questions from emails, letters and Facebook. A Dream Come True: Tino visits the stunning Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden in north west Tasmania to see what's been achieved by a group of passionate volunteers.
Park for the People: Costa visits a vibrant and colourful garden that's bringing people together from all walks of life to grow vegetables, teach kids and inspire creativity. FAQs - Black Spot | Weeds | Cool Climate Lemons: Your most asked questions from emails, letters and Facebook. Frosty Flats: Sophie visits a stunning country garden bursting with colour despite experiencing searing heat in summer and hard frost in winter. Plant Profile - Easter Daisy: Jane profiles an old fashioned plant making a comeback - the Aster. Cold Crops: Jerry plants out crops that perfectly suited to the subtropical winter, including watercress, chervil and climbing beans. Knockout Natives: Angus profiles some of his favourite native plants for potted colour and shows how to keep them thriving. Simply Formal: John explores the basic elements of formal garden design.
An Underground Network: Jane explores the wonderful diversity of fungi with an expert and finds out how they are integral to the health and vitality of gardens. Protecting Plants: Tino shows how to protect plants from the cold and frost. Clear the Competition: Sophie shows why it's important to keep weedy grass away from young trees. Will Work for Food!: Costa drops in on viewer to help with her ailing citrus plants. Gorgeous Gums: Josh profiles some small eucalyptus species that are perfect for the home garden. Lumpy Lilly Pilly: Angus solves a lumpy lilly pilly question. A Taste of the Unusual: Jerry explores an impressive food garden that's introducing people to uncommon and easy to grow edibles.
Bringing the Outdoors In: Costa explores the world of indoor plants, profiling some tough species and how to care for them. FAQs - Worm Castings | Lilly Pilly Fruit | Stick Plants: Answers to frequently asked questions from emails, letters and Facebook. Small Garden; Big Ideas: Josh drops in on friend and garden designer, Sue Torlach, to find a small garden that's packed with ideas for gardeners everywhere. Stop the Sap Suckers: Jerry shows how to manage ants farming sap-sucking insects on garden plants. Winter Fragrance: Jane looks at some of the best performers for winter fragrance in the garden. Free Gardening: Tino shows how to plant out a new flower bed for free by digging and dividing existing plants from the garden. A Modern Approach: John visits a 1960s house and garden in the Melbourne bay side suburb of Beaumaris that's a beautiful example of integrated, modernist design.
Putting Weeds to Work: Costa shows how to turn invasive weeds into nutritious fertiliser for the garden. A Fruit Safari: Jane visits a gardener who has packed every corner of her garden with unusual edibles from around the world. New Plants on the Block: John profiles some new release plants. FAQs - Vegie Patches | Pawpaw from Seed | Pruning Fern Trees: Sophie explains how to pick the perfect spot for a new vegetable garden; Jerry answers a query about growing paw paws from grocery-store seed and Jane shows how to prune tree ferns Picking Potting Mix: Angus explains the different types of potting mix and shows how they can be. customised for a wider range of uses. A Sweet Solution: Costa shares a natural remedy to deter chewing insects. Inspired by Colour: Tino explores an historic and beautiful garden in the middle of Hobart that's brimming with colour and interest. Love Your Lawn: Jerry explains how to keep lawns looking tip top in the subtropics.
Growing Friends: Costa is at the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney to meet their volunteer propagation group, the Growing Friends, to see how they're working to raise valuable funds. Filling the Gap: Tino is in The Patch, planting a range of quick-growing vegetables to fill the gap between the last of the winter harvest and planting summer crops. Pruning Hydrangeas: Jane shows the best way to keep your hydrangeas in tip-top shape. Plant Profile - Green Birdflower: Josh profiles an attractive, unusual plant from northern Australia's arid regions. Know Your Colour: John explains how to use colour in the garden, giving tips on how to compose hot and cool-coloured plantings. Tip Top Tools: Costa shows how to maintain secateurs. The Shared Plot: Josh is in rural WA visiting a gardener whose patch is not only a source of great personal enjoyment, but inspires and helps others to learn as well. Backyard Breeding: Jerry shows how easy it is to have a go at creating your very own hybrid cultivars at home.
The Best of the Bush: Angus visits a native garden in Sydney's west growing a diverse range of species and lists his top five plants for bush tucker. A Delicious Climber: Josh has a great climbing plant solution for a tricky spot. Triple Treat: Costa's shows how to build a three-tiered planter that's highly productive and colourful. Making the Cut: Jane shows how to prune roses correctly. An Unusual Edible: Jerry shows how to grow and propagate the elephant's foot yam; an unusual native edible that's a close relative of the titan arum. Beating the Weeds: Sophie gives advice on how to deal with weeds in the garden. Ashby's Banksia: Josh profiles a beautiful banksia species that's great for home gardens. Welcoming the Wildlife: Tino visits a couple who have learnt to garden alongside local wildlife, using a range of strategies and deterrents to keep their patch protected and productive.
Preventing Leaf Curl: Tino shows how to control leaf curl on stone fruit trees. Camellia Care: Jane shows how to hard prune and revive tired camellias. Little Africa: Josh visits a gardener with a stunning collection of weird and wonderful succulents and cycads from Africa. FAQ's - Green Rhubarb | Composting Dog Waste | Gypsum and Lime: Answers to frequently asked questions from emails, letters and Facebook. Plant Profile - Hybrid Strawberry Tree: John profiles a great tree for small backyards. The Curated Garden: Jerry visits a gardener who has combined his love of the decorative arts with his love of old-fashioned plants to create a shady and colourful garden. Tree Protection: Tino gives a great tip on how to protect trees from whipper snipper damage. Get a Handle On It: Costa shows how to give tired hand tools a new lease of life by rehandling and oiling them so they last for years to come. The Power of Potassium: Jerry explains the importance of potassium to plants, and shows how to apply it to keep encourage stronger growth and juicier fruit.
Great Ideas: Costa drops in on a gardener who shares a number of great ideas for productive gardening, including watering, fertilising and putting chickens to work! Passionfruit 101: Josh shows how to plant passionfruit to get them off to a flying start. Golden Daisy Bush: Sophie profiles a plant for great winter colour. Bromeliad Bonanza: Jerry visits Roma Street Parklands to help out with relocating their collection of bromeliads, profiling some colourful cultivars and showing how to care for them. FAQs - Composting Cardboard | Heat Burn | Native Lawns: Answers to frequently asked questions from emails, letters and Facebook. Tough Love: Tino gets stuck into some pruning, dividing and tidying up in the perennial border to make sure it will look great in spring and summer. Cloud Pruning: Jane is inspired by the technique of cloud pruning. Back to My Roots: Angus revisits his old property to find out how his deep stem-planted trees have thrived in their first five years.
Picture Perfect: John explains how to use the form, colour and texture of plants to create pleasing and eye-catching combinations in the garden. Outsmarting the Aphids: Jerry shows how to fight aphids using turnips! Cane Control: Tino's busy maintaining his raspberry canes and sowing a late crop of broad beans and spinach. Country Style: Costa explores an expansive and productive country garden that has been designed to fit perfectly with the era of the house. FAQs - Part Shade | Changing Names | Avocado from Seed: Answers to frequently asked questions from emails, letters and Facebook. Colouring In: Sophie is planting some colourful local native plants that will thrive in her waterwise driveway bed. Time to Plant: Tino explains why now is the best time to plant broad beans in cooler climates Maidenhair Tree: Jane profiles the oldest ginkgo in Australia Sky Food: Josh drops in on a high rise balcony gardener to give some pointers on how to overcome the exposed and challenging conditions to grow great productive plants.
Starting from Seed: Tino explains the basics of raising your own seedlings at home, showing us how to sow, grow and how to know when the time is right to plant out. FAQs - Keeping out Possums | Lumpy Native | Dividing Bulbs: Answers to frequently asked questions from emails, letters and Facebook. Fighting Fruit Fly: Jerry enlists the help of entomologist, Gurion Ang, to show how to manage one of the most dreaded pests on the sub tropical gardeners' hit list - fruit fly. Pineapple Lily: Jane profiles a couple of purple foliaged plants to brighten up the garden. Pick Your Citrus: Spring is the best time to be planting citrus, so Sophie profiles a selection of varieties to suit every backyard, no matter which part of Australia you live in. Sunny Spot: Josh shows how to spruce up a garden corner with a selection of tough potted plants. This Orchid Life: Costa is in Brisbane visiting an orchid collector whose huge collection showcases the stunning diversity of this unusual and highly specialised family of plants.
Citrus Success: Sophie is in Renmark in the South Australian Riverland, visiting the country's foremost citrus grower, Ian Tolley, to find out how to select, plant, prune and grow thriving backyard citrus. FAQs - Propagating Pawpaw | Dense Hedges | Renamed Lime: Answers to frequently asked questions from emails, letters and Facebook A Life's Work: Josh meets Alex George, a renowned expert on the flora of WA, to explore his garden of stunning and unique native plants that he's collected throughout his long and fascinating career. Keep Your Worms Working: Costa has some great tips on how to keep conditions in your worm farm perfect for productive worms. The Patch - Fruit and Vegies: Tino is planting a range of spring fruit and vegetables at The Patch, including strawberries, beans and leafy greens.
The Art of Espalier: Jane visits a nursery specialising in espalier and shows how training plants into patterns is underpinned by simple principals that anyone can apply at home. Tomatillos: Sophie profiles the Mexican fruit - the tomatillo. Punters' Pitfalls: Angus visits a nursery to show how to avoid some of the common pitfalls gardeners make when buying plants. FAQs - Vegies in Shade | How Much Mulch | Split Citrus: Answers to frequently asked questions from emails, letters and Facebook. A Special Spot: Costa visits North Head in Sydney to explore the unique flora of the area, which is found nowhere else in the country Evergreen Hydrangea: Jane takes a look at an evergreen hydrangea. Holiday Herbs: A recent holiday in Vietnam has inspired Jerry to plant some unusual herbs that will thrive in his subtropical garden. Pruning Olives: Tino shows how to prune olives correctly. Native Hedges: John shows us some terrific native species that lend themselves to both formal and informal hedging.
Phylli's Paradise: Costa finally meets the gardener behind a plot he has admired for years - a vibrant and creative verge garden in the heart of Bondi Junction. FAQs - Using Grey Water | Bulb Foliage | Slaters: Answers to frequently asked questions from emails, letters and Facebook Tuber Time: Tino is planting a range of easily grown edible tubers; from the humble potato to an exotic sunflower and a South American yam suited to the even poorest soils. Making Microclimates: John looks at a fantastic example of microclimates, and explains how to use them to grow a wider range of plants in your garden. Holiday Fun: Sophie and her twins fill their school holidays with fun, by planting some cheap and cheerful succulent pots. Tillandsia: Jerry profiles this unusual group of plants. Wattle Wonderful World: Angus looks at the diversity of Australia's most prolific genus, the wattles, and explains why every Aussie garden should have one.
A Host of Golden Daffodils: Jane checks out the latest flower project undertaken by the City of Melbourne - a mass-planted display of ninety-thousand daffodils in Fitzroy Gardens. FAQs - Insect Cocoon ID | Oyster Shells | Lemons for Perth: Answers to frequently asked questions from emails, letters and Facebook. Planting the Pond: Costa shows how to maintain a thriving pond and aquaponics system, cleaning out and replanting both with productive aquatic edibles. Small Space - No Problem: Tino shows how to get the most out of a small productive space, growing everything from capsicums and pepinos to lettuce and beetroot in a single bed. Magnificent Magnolias: Sophie explores the stunning variety of this ancient group of plants, and shows that there's a variety to suit every garden no matter how much space you've got. Viola's Patch: Jerry explores a beautiful garden that is a lush oasis with shady corners, perennial borders and a large collection of bromeliads.
MENTAL AS......health and happiness with the help of plants! Pots of Health and Happiness: Costa hands out free plants to busy city workers, spreading the word about gardening and its many benefits to the physical and mental health of all who get up and grow! Healthy Herbs: Tino plants out tasty, unusual herbs that will thrive in a range of tricky spots, from the hot and dry to the wet and shady. Aloe: Jerry takes a look at the easy and useful medicinal plant - the Aloe. Getting Back to Nature: Sophie visits a groundbreaking school where the bush becomes the classroom to teach the curriculum in an innovative way. Pocket Parks: John explores one of Melbourne's newest inner city parks that was formally a busy road, reclaimed by the local council for the benefit of residents.
Tomato Time: Whether growing tomatoes in the ground or in pots, Josh has some great tips on how to ensure a bumper crop. FAQs - Watering Succulents | Seed Potatoes | Inhame in Brisbane: Answers to frequently asked questions from emails, letters and Facebook. A Bird's Life: Costa explores a native garden where a number of elements work together to encourage an abundance of local birdlife. My Garden Path: A new segment for GA, My Garden Path is a fascinating window into how plants and people are interconnected across a broad range of disciplines, kicking off with a florist and artist. Playful Planting: John visits the Children's Garden at Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne, to look at the design features that make it a fun and engaging landscape for kids. Wild About Colour: Angus visits a beautiful display of WA wildflowers in Sydney's west, finding out how they're grown and how to have a go at growing them at home.
A Steep Learning Curve: Jane meets designer, Ross Ubergang, and explores a chic garden where he's transformed a tricky site into a liveable space using recycled local materials. You've Got Mail: Tino shows how to keep mail-order plants healthy and thriving once they arrive on the doorstep. A Kaleidoscope of Colour: Jerry is in Roma Street Parklands to bask in the bright colours of their annual display of bedding plants and explains how to achieve the look at home. FAQs - Ants in Plants | Pruning Bottlebrush | Shovel vs Spade: Answers to frequently asked questions from emails, letters and Facebook. Bringing your Work Home: Costa meets a plant biologist to explore his eclectic garden, which is filled to the brim with botanically fascinating and unique plants native to Western Australia. Chinese Flowering Plum: John profiles a beautiful small flowering tree. Kale Storm: Sophie discusses different kale varieties. Productive Pots: Josh shows how to turn colourful containers into productive and easy to move pots that will provide tasty produce throughout the summer months.
A Fruitful Year: Costa drops by the Gordon family home in Western Sydney, lending a hand to plant up their food forest with a tasty array of productive fruit trees. Crop Rotation: Josh explains what crop rotation is and why you should practice it. A Rambling Country Garden: Sophie explores a large country garden that's packed with colour all year round thanks to its owner's clever use of self-seeding plants. Summer Vegies: Tino plants some of the most prolific summer vegetables, like corn, beans and pumpkins, and shows how to get them off to a running start. Velvet Rush: John profiles a beautiful native sedge that's becoming more popular in home gardens. Summer's Coming: Josh shows how to prepare the garden for Perth's hot, harsh summer, looking after his lawn, tackling pests and planting a range of colourful summer flowers.
Propagating Perennials: Costa visits an award winning perennial grower to see how she does it and find out why everyone should have a few of these rewarding plants in the ground. FAQs - Wonky Root Crops | Storing Garlic | Powdery Mildew: Answers to frequently asked questions from emails, letters and Facebook. My Garden Path - Dr Ken Walker: We meet Dr. Ken Walker, the Senior Curator of Entomology at Museum Victoria, to explore the museum collection of over 3 million insect species and discover which Aussie bee is the gardener's best friend. Feeding Roses: Sophie explains what to feed your roses and when. Up, Up and Away: Jerry is visiting Roma St Parklands to see how they are using modern technology to care for their important old trees. Fabulous Foliage: John Patrick looks at some new release foliage plants. A Botanic Beauty: Angus is visiting Stony Range Regional Botanic Garden in the heart of Sydney's developed northern beaches - a 3 hectare oasis of native plant species and dynamic natural landscapes.
Salad Days - Our Say - Bringing the Outdoors In - Spice It Up - The Turkey Whisperer - Get Ready for Summer! Salad Days: Jane visits chef and avid gardener, Matt Wilkinson, to see what's growing in his patch that inspires him to cook with fresh, seasonal produce. Our Say: The Gardening Australia Team share their goals for the garden over summer. Bringing the Outdoors In: Costa visits a family who have created a beautiful small garden that seamlessly integrates the indoors and outdoors. Spice it Up: Sophie plants out a range of productive tropical herbs in pots, including ginger, galangal and lemongrass. The Turkey Whisperer: Jerry meets an expert to find some strategies to enable scrub turkeys and subtropical gardeners to be friends rather than foes. Get Ready for Summer!: Tino spruces up his backyard for the festive season ahead, including laying instant turf and planting pretty perennials for summer colour.
Tino plants a range of brassicas; Sophie showcases plants that attract beneficial insects to her garden; Costa visits a harbourside garden & Josh explores a new arid species garden in Kings Park.
Quirk and Colour: Jane visits a quirky and creative garden in Melbourne's inner west. D.I.Y. White Oil: Jerry shows us how to make white oil. The Legend (and his roses): Costa meets horticultural legend, Ben Swane, whose family has been involved in the nursery industry for almost a century. Sloping Sites: Josh gives us ideas for gardening on a sloped site. Potted Citrus: Sophie looks at the finer points of growing citrus in containers with citrus expert Ian Tolley. Bountiful Beetroot: Tino gives tips on growing beetroot - thinning out seedlings for a bumper crop. Designed for Living: John shows us around his own garden and explains each of the elements from a design perspective.
Jane prunes native plants; Costa showcases three purple plants; Sophie visits a relaxed formal garden; Tino gets stuck into planting greens and we meet a passionate Queensland plant ecologist.
Jane meets photographer Simon Griffiths who shows off his Kyneton garden; Josh replaces heat-affected fruit trees; Angus explains what clues to collect to identify plants & Costa dyes Easter eggs.
Tino demonstrates how to cultivate alliums, Costa explores Vaucluse House, Sophie meets a couple who inherited a dahlia collection, and a tattoo artist shows how she creates a botanical work of art.
Angus visits a pool turned into an aquatic wonderland; Costa offers composting tips; Jane explores a nurseryman's garden and Josh spruces up his native beds.
Jerry explores a tropical cottage garden; Tino prunes berries for a bumper crop; John visits a refurbished fern gully garden; and Sophie creates succulent spheres.
Jane explores the new courtyard gardens at the Shrine of Remembrance; Costa meets a passionate fig farmer; Josh visits a contemporary courtyard garden and we meet an expert bromeliad grower. #ABCgardening
Costa explores a large Queensland hillside garden; Sophie demonstrates three easy soil tests; John explores a historical, scientific garden and Jerry profiles unique edible perennials.
Tino plants winter legumes; Angus explores a colourful Sydney garden; Costa overhauls a vegetable garden and Sophie plants spring-flowering bulbs.
Tino visits an expert perennial grower; Josh plants winter staples in the vegie garden; Jane meets a couple with a pint-sized garden; and Costa explores newly landscaped gardens at the RSPCA in NSW.
Costa visits a productive plot; John explores a French-styled garden; Josh plants a wildflower meadow; Sophie shows off windbreak plants; and Jane checks out a cyclamen collection.
Jerry visits Government House; Sophie chooses plants for wildlife; we see the winning show gardens at MIFGS; and Josh visits a unique and romantic garden.
It's the first week of winter! Costa shows how to keep backyard chooks happy; Jane visits a stunning Victorian garden; Tino shows winter weeding strategies and Sophie preps plants for frosty weather.
Costa visits a historic garden in the Blue Mountains National Park; Josh checks out a compost making facility; Angus offers native alternatives to exotic favourites and Jerry visits an orchid grower.
Jerry visits an orchid show; Costa constructs a wicking bed; Sophie explores Beaumont House gardens; and Tino shows how to nurture citrus over winter in cold climates.
Josh revists a Gardener of the Year; Tino conducts a strawberry experiment; Costa shows how to encourage worms; and Angus profiles native limes.
Sophie visits an organic apple farm; John explains what to look for in a plant pot; Costa meets Sydney University's community garden students; and Jerry explores a Queensland heathland.
Tino visits a colourful garden, Sophie gets stuck into pruning, Costa visits an award winning garden, Angus profiles native groundcovers and we meet a botanical photographic artist.
Tino shows how to control rainfall on sloped ground; Costa explores a collector's garden; Josh shares his personal horticultural journey and John visits a small, native, inner-city garden.
Jane visits an expansive garden in Victoria, Costa shows us an easy technique for creating compost, Tino shows us how to select the best seedlings, Angus checks out council's way of dealing with potentially hazardous trees.
Costa visits an old bowling club that has transformed into a community hub, Jane makes kokedama, John explains when to water indoor plants in winter & Josh drops in on a couple to check out their secluded private garden.
Sophie explores a colourful Mediterranean garden; Costa discovers the wonderful world of lichen; Tino has a great DIY glass cloche-making project and Jerry meets a nature lover who has discovered a new species of mangrove.
Tino maintains his lawn; John meets a South African garden designer; Costa prunes camellias; Josh visits a large Perth hills garden; and Sophie profiles aloes.
Tino demonstrates easy grafting techniques; John explores a natural playground; Josh gives indoor plants TLC; and Costa visits a community rooftop garden.
Costa learns about chocolate; Jane visits an enormous restaurant kitchen garden; Tino feeds the soil; Jerry propagates Elephant's Foot Yam and we follow Sophie's path to Gardening Australia presenter.
Angus visits Elizabeth Farm; Jerry explores an expansive FNQ garden; Josh check out an innovative green space; Sophie plants Asian Greens and Costa creates the perfect compost ingredient.
Jane visits Melbourne Zoo's butterfly house; Costa explores a quirky garden; Angus explains how to establish plants and Tino gets inspired by small-scale farming.
Josh explores a Margaret River property; John creates a native pot garden; Costa visits an inner-city garden; Sophie plants in garden bed gaps; we meet a botanical sculptor; Jerry profiles an unusual plant.
Costa visits a romantic public garden; Tino plants the humble spud; Jerry explores a plant collector's garden; Jane talks camellia hedges; and Josh discovers how coffee can grow mushrooms.
Tino demonstrates layering; Sophie explores a garden inspired by world travels; Angus sees just what can be achieved in a garden in two years; and John visits a geological garden.
Josh explores an inspiring bush-style garden; Tino plants spring greens; Jane demonstrates planting seed; Costa checks out colourful spring plants; and we visit a landscape designer's suburban oasis.
Jane learns about temperate orchids; Costa makes a compost spinner; Jerry explores a garden with old-fashioned favourites and Angus checks out a native plant breeding program.
Tino demonstrates ancient gardening techniques; Josh visits a property restored with indigenous flora; Costa pops in to the Sydney TAFE garden & we explore a fascinating museum at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens.
John visits a city garden; Sophie shows how to create a tropically inspired garden in a temperate climate; Tino explores a romantic garden; Costa shows off a succulent collection & Angus looks at native mints.
Tino plants tomatoes; Costa deals with mozzies in the garden; John profiles native Christmas trees; Jerry explores a garden brimming with equatorial plants; and Sophie plants gifts that keep on giving. (Final for 2016)
People behind 'The Patch' - Tino | Tomato Pests and Problems (FAQs) - Jerry and Sophie | A Creative Escape - Costa | Silver Foliage Plants - Sophie | Propagating from Seed - Tino | Excess Produce - Tomato Passata | What is a Flower? - Jerry | The Weatherman (Rain Gauges and Thermometers) - Josh
Wicking Works - Sophie | Pumpkin Pickin' - Tino | New Digs - Costa and Millie | Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland' | Growing Goodness - Jane | Beuaty in the Bush - Jerry
Autumn Veg - Tino | Amazing Anthuriums - Jerry | My Garden Path - Greg Moore | FAQs | Living Mulch - Sophie | A Planted Paradise - Costa | Silver Senna - Angus | A Smashing Garden - Josh
Outside In - Jane | What to Do This Weekend | The Caretaker - Angus | Marlborough Rock Daisy - Tino | The Leafy Lounge - Millie | Propagating Coleus - Jerry | Splitting the Hive - Costa
Harbourside Perfection - Costa | FAQs | Autumn Means Action - Sophie | Herb Cubes | Spirit of Japan - Jerry | Inorganic Mulch - Jane | The Sweetest Strawberries - Tino | April Fool's Prank
Be Our Guest - Costa | Training Trees - Tino | Excess Produce - Chilli Powder | Stunning in Spring - Sophie | Three Years On - Josh | Worlds Within Worlds - Jane
EASTER SPECIAL: Sophie's Flock - Sophie | Easter Daisy | A Egg-cellent Idea - Costa | What to Do This Easter | A Thriving Community - Josh | Deterring Pets | The Sweetest Plant - Costa | Holiday Herbs - Millie | Feeding the Animals - Tino | Sowing the Seeds - Sophie | Dahlia 'Moonfire' | Tino's Carrot Tips - Tino | A Second Chance - Costa
Gardens of Parliament - Costa | Planting Under Palms - Jerry | Camawald - Sophie | FAQs | Roots and Shoots - Tino | On Rocky Ground - Jane | Urban Oasis - Indira
Carrick Hill - Strawberry Patch Update - A Garden for Everyone - Multiplying Plants - Barangaroo - Planty Shanty Carrick Hill: Sophie visits one of Adelaide's favourite historic garden properties, Carrick Hill. Strawberry Patch Update: Tino gives an update on his strawberry patch experiment. A Garden for Everyone: Costa and Jane visit a group home and help create a garden that is accessible to everyone. Multiplying Plants: Josh shows how to divide grasses and clumping perennials. Barangaroo: Angus visits a former industrial site in Sydney that's been transformed into a naturalistic foreshore reserve. Planty Shanty: Millie shows how plants can be used to build a cubby house.
Going Up - Indira | Kiwi Fruit - Tino | Mt Penang - Costa | Excess Produce - Zucchinis | Hot Compost - Tino | Chilean Jasmine - Sophie | Urban Elegance - John
Helping Hands - Chilli Spray - Autumn Alliums - Tree Echium - Native Nibbles - FAQs - My Garden Path Helping Hands: Josh meets a group of volunteers in Perth who do gardening maintenance for the elderly and physically disabled, allowing them to stay in their homes and continue to enjoy their gardens. Chilli Spray: Tino shows how easy it is to make a chilli pesticide using chillies and some everyday products from around the house. Autumn Alliums: Sophie plants a variety of autumn alliums and gives some great tips on how to prolonging your harvest. Plant Profile - Tree Echium: We profile a gorgeous plant that towers four metres high and is a great magnet for bees. Native Nibbles: Costa visits the Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens to explore the surprising diversity of native plants that are edible. FAQs - Easy seeds to save | Leaves as mulch | Tip Pruning: Tino demonstrates an easy seed to save; Millie gives some tips on how to use fallen leaves for mulch; and Josh tells us why to tip prune. My Garden Path - Jerry Coleby-Williams: Gardening Australia presenter, Jerry Coleby-Williams, talks about how every facet of his life has become focused around plants and gardening.
Renters Rule - Millie | Plant Profile - Archillea 'Moonshine' | Compact Formality - John | Excess Produce No-wilt Leafy Greens | Wasteland to Wetland - Indira | Clean and Green - Jerry | Waste Not, Want Not - Costa
Picking a Palm - Jerry | FAQs | Tight Spaces - Josh | A Canberra Gem - Costa | Horticultural Haircuts - Sophie | Green Manure - Tino | Soup and Salad - Jane
A Plethora of Proteas - Jane | FAQs | Beautiful Bark - Tino | Winter Work - Millie | Excess Produce - Preserved Lemons | A Garden Salon - Costa | My Garden Path - Dr Bryan Lessard
Tricks of the Trade: John visits a suburban garden and shares hints and tips for designing for small spaces. Edible Flowers: Costa shows us some of his favourite edible flowers. Rooftop Respite: Guest presenter Indira Naidoo visits a rooftop garden purpose built for the patients and staff at the Kinghorn Cancer Centre. Propagating Cassava: Jerry gives some tips on how to propagate cassava. Gorgeous Gourds: Sophie makes a cute succulent planter out of a gourd she has grown in her garden. Happy Birthday Peter: Tino joins the celebrations for Peter Cundall's 90th birthday in "Pete's Patch" at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.
Growing Home - Jerry | Lime and Gypsum - Tino | A Colourful Collaboration - Jane | Filling the Gaps - Josh | Nifty Netting - Costa | Winter Cheer - Sophie | My Garden Path - David Fripp
Gardening on the Inside - Tino | FAQs | Mixing It Up - Millie | Excess Produce - Kale Chips | Indoor Inspiration - Josh | Wayside Bondi - Costa and Indira
Queen of the Shadows - Jane | FAQs | Be Our Guest - Costa and Carolyn | Feeding Roses - Sophie | Having It All - Jerry | My Garden Path - Adam Shipp
Bring in the Bees - Costa | Raspberries and Rhubarb - Millie | Silver Princess | A Small Water Garden - John | Excess Produce - Chilli Oil | Cycle Recycle - Sophie | Persian Carpet - Josh
Andrew's Apples - Tino | FAQs | Training a Climber - Millie | Tea Thyme - Costa | Hooker's Banksia | Getting Started - Carolyn | Saving Eggplant Seed - Jerry | Bee Hotel - Sophie
Double Delight - Jerry | Coriander for Life - Tino | Low Maintenance Zone - Josh | My Garden Path - Jane | Fruitful Planting - Millie | Aloes - Sophie | An Unconventional Garden - Costa
Walking with Giants - Potting Up Prickles - Principles of Pruning - Josh's Sauerkraut - Future Forests - Poor Man's Capers - A Design for Life Walking with Giants: Josh visits a very special forest of ancient and beautiful tingle trees in WA's Walpole Wilderness Area. Potting Up Prickles: Millie shows us how to pot up a cactus without getting hurt. Principles of Pruning: Sophie gets some essential pruning advice from a young rose pruner. Excess Produce - Josh's Sauerkraut: We show you how to make sauerkraut from excess cabbage. Future Forests: Costa joins a revegetation team for National Tree Week to help restore some former farmland. Poor Man's Capers: Tino gives us an idea for nasturtium seed pods. A Design for Life: Guest presenter Carolyn Blackman gives us her top tips for designing a garden for an active family.
Nuts about Nuts: Jane visits a beautiful chestnut and hazelnut grove in Victoria's high country. FAQs - Daffodils | Feeding Lemon Trees | Persimmon: Josh, Sophie and Tino answer some frequently asked gardening questions. Local Colour: Costa takes a look at an impressive array of winter flowering natives. Edible Perennials: Jerry propagates some of his unusual food plants. Why is pH so Important?: Millie checks the pH of her soil and shows why it is such an important test to do. Pruning Fruit Trees: Tino shows us how to prune a pomegranate, a youngberry and a quince tree. Cooking Chestnuts: Jane learns how to make chestnut flour.
Sticks and Stones: Guest presenter Carolyn Blackman explores the materials available for creating gorgeous gardens. Olives Galore: Tino helps out an olive-growing couple with their harvest in beautiful northern Tasmania. The Backyard Laboratory: Costa is in Canberra to visit a scientist whose research into water and productive gardening is changing the world. The Sacrificial Plant: Jerry Coleby-Williams shows us a novel method of pest control. Stripping the Garden: Millie shows us how to move plants successfully whilst helping a friend renovate their garden. Pruning Olives: Tino shows how to prune an olive tree.
Back to the Verge: Costa gets stuck back into his verge garden after building work temporarily halted progress. Plant Profile - Algerian Iris: We profile the beautiful Algerian Iris. Smoke King: Josh meets a scientist unlocking the relationship between fire and native plants in a wonderfully diverse area of Western Australia. Perfect Seed Bed: Jerry shares his grandmother's technique for preparing the perfect seed bed guaranteed to lead to success. FAQs - Fertilising in Winter | Cherry Tree | Leaf Curl: Answers to commonly asked gardening questions. My Garden Path: We meet a passionate young conservationist and learn about the process of repopulating the wild with threatened orchids. Smoke Your Own: Josh learns how to smoke native plant seeds to aid germination.
All Creatures Great and Small: Jerry visits a wildlife-friendly garden in the Brisbane suburbs designed with the resident wild and domestic animals in mind. A Great Little Spot: Josh profiles two hard-wearing water-wise plants. Small Spaces, Big Ideas: Guest presenter Carolyn explores a small urban garden that’s full of great ideas for how to make small spaces seem larger. FAQs – Grafted Trees | Orange Peel in Compost | Lime and Manure: Tino, Jane and Jerry answer your frequently asked questions, including whether or not to compost citrus peel. Pretty and Productive: Costa helps a family plant an attractive blueberry hedge fringed with strawberries. Underground Riches: Millie and Squid go hunting for the delicious and valuable underground fungus, the black truffle.
Sowing for Spring: Tino springs into action in The Patch, explaining his secret to summer crop success including Australia's favourite, the tomato! What to Do This Weekend: Our presenters reveal their must-do tasks in their own garden this weekend. A Quirky Collection: Jane explores a collector's garden full of unusual, architectural beauties and gets his expert tips for growing them at home. Flower Power: Costa explores the stunning displays in The Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney, and discovers the power of the flower. Propagating Succulents: Jane is visiting a succulent collector who demonstrates how easy it is to propagate these hardy plants. A Spring Stunner: Sophie Thomson visits a true spring garden, bursting at the seams with colourful blossom and bulbs.
Winning Natives: Jerry explores a magnificent garden in Toowoomba that combines formality and Australian natives to create an award-winning sensation. FAQs - Growing Bamboo | Liver under Passionfruit | Teasing Out Roots: The Gardening Australia presenters answer commonly asked gardening questions. The Mulch Pit: Costa takes Sophie to visit one of his favourite gardens - a community project in Darwin that grows food, skills and friendships. Wait for the Butterfly: Millie explains why it’s not always a good idea to remove caterpillars from plants. Designing With Plants: Guest presenter Carolyn Blackman visits a spectacular nursery and gives us her top tips for planting design. Perfect Drainage: Jerry picks up a great tip on achieving perfect drainage for plants in any garden. A Helping Hand: Josh lends Millie a hand to build a frame for climbing plants that will create a beautiful small-garden screen
Miniature Marvels: Jane explores the fascinating new world of native Australian bonsai. Protecting Maples: Tino shows us how to protect maples from aphids. FAQs – Moving trees | Camellia buds dropping | Coriander: The Gardening Australia presenters answer commonly asked gardening questions. Friends and Foes: Josh learns about an exciting and modern tool to help identify insect visitors in home gardens. Excess Produce - Lemon Slices: Too many lemons? There’s no such thing! A Riot of Roses: Sophie visits a couple in the Barossa Valley who have thousands of roses in their beautiful collection. Taking Cues: Jerry talks about being alert to garden timing. Starting Out: Jane gets expert tips on creating native bonsai at home.
Worms on the Verge: Costa repurposes an old bath tub to make a palace fit for soil royalty - worms! What to do This Weekend: Gardening Australia presenters share their gardening plans for this weekend. Protecting our Plants: Jane visits Australia's newest quarantine facility to find out what happens to plants when they're imported into the country. Plant Profile - Cherry Plum: Sophie profiles an old-fashioned favourite - the cherry plum. Every Space Counts: Millie plants up a challenging narrow space at the side of her house with some of her useful and ornamental favourites. My Garden Path - Gwen Elliot AM & Rodger Elliot AM: We meet a couple who have dedicated their lives to growing and advocating for Australia's amazing native plants.
Tassie Tucker: Tino supplements the seasonal offerings at the patch by planting a range of true-blue edible Tassie plants. Wipeout Wasp: Jerry tells us about the cabbage white butterfly parasite. A Lush Oasis: Jane meets a gardener who has created a spectacular plant-filled garden in an unforgiving, inland climate. What's Your Poison: Millie talks about poisonous plants. A Hidden Gem: Costa discovers a vibrant oasis filled with lush trees and leafy understorey created from a road closure in inner Sydney. A Passion for Propagation: Sophie gets native plant advice from a conservationist who propagates endangered species in his back garden.
Euphorbia Euphoria: Jerry explores the exciting world of euphorbias, a family that includes plants of all sorts of shapes and sizes. Pot Size Matters: Costa shows why it's important to pick the right sized pot for your plant. Growing Together: Jane visits a long-running gardening club that works with students at the local primary school. FAQs: The Gardening Australia presenters answer your frequently asked gardening questions. Bringing up Babies: Millie visits an historical nursery to find out what it takes to raise the perfect seedling. Plant Profile - Kalbarri beaufortia: We profile a beautiful native shrub from the sandplains of north Perth. My Garden Path: We meet a passionate nurseryman who grows plants to build and restore wetlands.
Pangarinda: Sophie explores a native botanic garden, for threatened species, run entirely by volunteers. What to do this Weekend: Find out what the presenters are doing in their gardens this weekend. Feathered Friends: Costa visits an aged-care facility where chooks improve the residents' well-being. Excess Produce: Here's a great way to use up your excess fruit. Poo Power: Tino explains how to choose the right manure for your plants. Blooming Shade: Jerry visits a spectacular shade garden.
Beachside Beauties: Tino is visiting a spectacular vireya rhododendron garden, an unusual sight in cool-climate Tasmania. Pruning Cardoons: Jane shows us how to prune a cardoon. Playing with the Trees: Josh visits a new playground that was built in harmony with the existing trees. Fuss Pots: Jerry tells us a tale of wayward plants. Kitchen Cultivation: Millie propagates plants from the contents of her kitchen cupboards. Top Rhodie Tips: Tino shares some top tips for growing rhododendrons. Larrakia Rangers: Sophie and Costa head out bush to meet the Larrakia Rangers working to restore a piece of the NT landscape.
What’s the Buzz?: Costa meets up with an urban bee keeper. FAQs: Sophie, Josh and Tino answer commonly asked gardening questions. Watery Wonders: Jerry visits a couple of professional plant growers to explore their shared passion for aquatic plants. A Malmsbury Garden: Jane visits an eclectic plant-filled country garden, designed to thrive in the local climate. Good Enough to Eat: Jerry takes a look at some edible aquatic plants. My Garden Path: We meet market gardener Andrew McFarland - a compulsive grower of flowers and vegies.
Tomato Tips and Tricks: It’s tomato time in Tasmania and Tino is sharing his best tips for growing a bumper harvest. The Trucculent: Millie makes up an unusual planter. Old Meets New: Sophie visits a gardener with a modern Mediterranean garden that compliments the hundred-year-old house beautifully. A-maze-ing Verge: Costa is spring cleaning the verge herb maze and with a little help from his friends, he gives the design a playful twist. Excess Produce: We make a sweet treat from excess fruit. Troppo Proppo: Jerry is propagating interesting warm-climate plants.
Aussie Christmas Feast Costa cooks up a very Australian Christmas feast with chef Mark Olive Victoria State Rose Garden Sophie shows us around the stunning Victoria State Rose Garden Christmas Wreaths Sophie demonstrates how to make a beautiful Christmas wreath using Australian natives FAQs - Passionfruit | Eggshells | Lime | Avocado | Fruit Trees | House Plants | Compost The Gardening Australia presenters answer commonly asked gardening questions Playing Tricks Jane discovers horticultural tricks used to get perfect poinsettias for an Australian Christmas Pitch Perfect Jane learns the secrets of lawn care from the caretakers of a very special lawn – the MCG Subtropical Festive Colour Jerry shows us his favourite sub-tropical plants for festive colour Excess Produce - Cherry Syrup Put your excess cherries to good use! Feeding the Animals Tino and Millie visit the nearby Werribee Open Range Zoo where the plants are as important as the animals Local Produce - Werribee Tino meets a local Werribee vegie grower to find out why this area is called the 'Broccoli Belt'
Miniature Wonderland: Costa visits a miniature garden that is full of surprises. Werribee Park Community Garden: Jane revisits the Karen refugee vegetable garden at Werribee Park. News Year's Garden Plans: The Gardening Australia presenters share their garden plans for 2018. My Garden Path: Flies are one of the most unwanted visitors over summer but to entomologist Dr Bryan Lessard, they're welcome! Possum Proof Gardens: Tino gives some practical tips on possum proofing your garden. The Wolery: Josh visits an innovative ecological community who share their gardens. Summer-Proofing the Garden: Sophie shares some tips on how to prepare your garden for the hot summer ahead. Summer Beverage Basket: Millie shows how you can take a bit of your garden with you on holidays by creating a summer beverage basket. Tropical Delights: Jerry shows off the beautiful fruit that the north of the country has to offer.
A Farm in the City: Costa Georgiadis visits a former bowls club that has been transformed into a thriving farm in the middle of Sydney and shows how to make a classic Greek favourite straight from the garden. Soil Success: Tino Carnevale shares his tried-and-tested soil recipe for vegie-growing success. There’s Nothing like a Dame: Jane Edmanson explores the history and horticulture at the estate of Aussie icon Dame Nellie Melba, and enjoys a classic dessert made in her honour. FAQs – Newspaper as mulch | Ants in the vegie patch | Easy vegies: Sophie Thomson experiments with newspaper as mulch; Jerry Coleby-Williams explains how to deal with ants in the garden and Tino Carnevale picks his top vegies for kids. Inner City Greening: Millie Ross tackles the challenge posed by a small, inner-city courtyard by filling it with plants to suit the space – and the owner – with loads of tips for anyone greening a small space. My Garden Path – Bruce Pascoe: We meet indigenous author and historian Bruce Pascoe, who introduces us to Australia’s first gardeners, and the exciting potential for using native plant foods. Jobs for the Weekend: Seasonal advice on what jobs to do in the garden this weekend.
Street Smart: Costa builds a street library at the verge - a mini meeting place for bugs, book-worms, seed savers and ‘all round planty folks.’ A Family Garden: Jane visits a wonderful cool temperate garden in Olinda Victoria that has been in the family for three generations. Staking a Tree: Tino Carnevale reveals the best way to stake a newly planted tree. FAQs: Millie talks about saving tomato seed, Jerry gives tips on protecting fruit from fruit fly and Josh reveals why some carrots come out 'bendy'. Wet ‘n’ Wild: Millie Ross meets a young landscape architect and explores a wetland garden designed to create habitat for all sorts of critters. Propagating Citrus: Jerry Coleby-Williams shows how to grow some citrus from seed. Plants for Problem Spots: Josh Byrne visits a specialist nursery to check out a range of native plants that are suited to different problem areas. Warm-Season Herbs: Jerry Coleby-Williams propagates some edible herbs, including those that are perfect for warmer-climate gardens. Top Crop: Costa Georgiadis and Sophie Thomson are in Darwin and look at a research project that is trialling the popular PNG vegetable Aibika in a local primary-school garden. Jobs for the Weekend: Seasonal advice on what jobs to do in the garden this weekend.
A Tamil Feast Costa and Jane meet an enterprising group of asylum seekers who share their stories and traditions as they prepare a delicious Tamil Feast A Garden for Healing Guest presenter Steven Wells shows us around one of his earliest garden designs, where he first combined his work as a nurse and gardener to become a horticultural therapist A Quick Fix Tino shows some simple and cheap ways of fixing up a garden – fast! My Garden Path - Claire Takacs: Capturing the Garden We meet inspirational garden photographer Claire Takacs Dividing Nardoo Jerry shows an easy way to divide nardoo A New Tree Josh is planting two dwarf variety Red Flowering Gums in his garden and gives some useful planting tips FAQs - Suckers | Ripe Melons | Feeding Citrus Answers to commonly asked gardening questions Food Needs Flowers Millie plants flowers amongst her food plants to bring in the pollinators The Beauty of Botanicals Sophie Thomson discovers how botanicals are used to make beauty products
A Blank Canvas: Tino Carnevale and Millie Ross get creative as they experiment with some unusual vegie-growing containers to spruce up an unloved corner of Hobart’s Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. Playing with Plants: Costa Georgiadis discovers what delights can happen when a garden designer spends nearly 30 years experimenting with plants and ideas in his home garden. FAQs – Re-Potting Fruit Trees | Eggy Compost | Chilli Hedges: Josh gives advice on when to re-pot fruit trees, Jane explains why compost may begin to smell bad and Jerry offers advice on growing a chilli hedge. A Different Approach: Josh Byrne visits a stormwater reservoir that has been transformed from a weed-ridden, fenced off eyesore to a native plant haven where neighbours can play and walk. My Garden Path: Meet the Cokers – a family that share a love for growing orchids. A Good Brew: Jane Edmanson demonstrates how to make manure tea for your plants. The Big Picture: Sophie Thomson gives viewers an overview of her Adelaide Hills garden, revealing the thinking behind her gradual transformation of her hilltop home. Managing the Bank: Jerry Coleby-Williams explains how to manage a seed bank. Jobs To Do This Weekend: Seasonal advice on what jobs to do in the garden this weekend.
Cladding the Nursery Josh Byrne adds cladding to his propagation shed – a job that’s been on his list for years – and finally starts using it to propagate Life-Changing Garden Steven Wells visits a garden that is designed as a respite for young families Fragrant Foliage Jane looks at a range of plants that provide fragrance all year round! Sharing the Street Costa Georgiadis chats with Jock Keene in his verge garden and at the nearby St Helen’s Community Garden in Glebe, Sydney FAQs - Controlling caterpillars | Improving persimmons | Annuals over bulbs Gardening Australia presenters answer commonly asked gardening questions Turning Up the Heat Jerry shares his recipe to keep possums at bay! Soil Sieve Tino shows how to make a simple, lasting soil sieve Jobs for the Weekend Seasonal advice on gardening jobs to do to keep the garden at its best!
Coastal Forager: Costa Georgiadis meets a man who learnt to seek out his supper among the seaweed and succulents growing near his Sydney home. FAQs – Cactus Spines | Mulch Thickness | Compost Bin Liner: The Gardening Australia presenters answer commonly asked gardening questions. Tickletank: Sophie Thomson revisits one of her favourite gardens – an artistic, creative hideaway created in and around a former water tank. Jarrariums: Jane Edmanson visits a native plant nursery and learns how to create a miniature water garden inside a glass jar. Autumn Colour: As autumn hues fill the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Tino Carnevale talks us through some plant choices for colour in home gardens. Home Grown: Millie is in WA and drops in on Josh to explore his garden which is filled with local natives as well as productive food plants. My Garden Path: Meet Philip Moore – a man who uses plants to make botanical gin. Weeds Begone: Jerry Coleby-Williams offers some techniques for tackling the most persistent weeds. Concrete Chooks: Sophie Thomson learns how to make an ornamental concrete chook. Jobs for the Weekend: Seasonal advice on what jobs to do in the garden this weekend.
Living in Fairyland: Edna Walling is still one of Australia's best-loved garden designers, even 45 years after her death. Jane Edmanson visits the village Edna created at Bickleigh Vale and meets its current curators. FAQs - Over-watering | Adding Clay to Soil | Native Plant Foods: Gardening Australia presenters answer commonly asked gardening questions. Sowing Salads: Tino Carnevale shows how to plant a garden salad A Garden Heirloom: In Geelong there's a garden that has been tended by the same family for decades. Costa Georgiadis meets the four generations currently caring for the land - and each other. Helping Hands: Millie Ross returns to a garden she helped create for a friend to check on its progress and pitch in with some ongoing maintenance. Playful Planting: Guest presenter Steven Wells visits a sensory garden where the owner regularly welcomes children from a nearby specialist school to come for a play. My Garden Path: We meet ceramic artist, Dr Cathy Franzi who uses plants as the inspiration for her work. Hidden Treasure: Jerry Coleby-Williams explores the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens and learns the stories behind some of the native food plants. D.I.Y Seed Paper: Sophie Thomson shows how to make your own seed paper gifts. Jobs for the Weekend: Seasonal advice on jobs to do in the garden this weekend.
After helping Millie Ross build a temporary shed, Costa Georgiadis makes za'atar pizza; Sophie Thomson plants a citrus orchard, Josh Byrne tastes some Aussie plants and Tino Carnevale explores slime moulds.
Sophie Thomson explores the world of wormwoods, Millie Ross makes some seed bombs, Tino Carnevale explains crop rotation, and Jerry Coleby-Williams makes the ultimate vertical garden - an aquaponic green wall!
Costa meets guest presenter Paul West; Sophie weaves an egg basket; Millie visits a chicken expert; Josh explores a special school garden, and Jane heads to a nursery specialising in perennial plants.
Tino Carnevale shares his family's passata-making tips; Millie Ross plants a cubby; Jane Edmanson meet young people whose lives have been changed by gardening and we explore the garden roles of bugs, guinea pigs and chooks.
Jane Edmanson visits a home full of indoor plants; Costa Georgiadis finds a roof garden on a block of flats; Sophie Thomson builds a wicking bed; Tino Carnevale discovers Antarctic gardening; and Millie Ross grows a seat.
Tino Carnevale helps build a veterans' garden; Jane Edmanson discovers the commemorative power of poppies; Costa Georgiadis gets cooking with chef Ben Shewry; and Sophie Thomson sees a pool transformed to a pond.
Highway Haven – Jerry | Pick of the Crop – Tino | Dwight's Dahlias – Jane | Indoor Plant Totem – Millie | FAQs | Paul's Pumpkin Hash – Paul West | A Natural Beauty – Costa | My Garden Path – Shannon Foster | Sunburnt Country – Sophie | Jobs for the Weekend - Costa
Grow Free – Sophie | FAQs | Drop Pot Wonder -Millie | In Awe of Inverawe – Tino | Cardamom True or False? – Jerry | Healthy Habits – Costa | My Garden Path – Robert Whyte | Right Plant, Right Place – Josh | Clay Seed Balls – Millie | Jobs for the Weekend - Costa
Ann of the Abbey – Costa | FAQs | And another thing…Mosquitoes in Bromeliads – Josh | Glory of Garlic – Tino | Ripper Idea…Compost Tea – Millie | My Garden Path - Sunayana Rammohan | Hanging Around – Jane | Bananas and Plantains – Jerry | Social Butterfly _ Josh | Top Tip…Powdery Mildew – Sophie | Paul’s Mother’s Day Apple Pancakes | Jobs for the Weekend - Costa
Gum Nuts – Jane | Living the Dream – Costa | FAQs | Bump in the Night – Jerry | Bat BnB – Millie | Keeping Cats Out – Josh | My Garden Path - A Long-term Relationship | Dirty Hands, Clean Minds – Steven | Saving Seed – Tino | Jobs for the Weekend – Costa
Tino Carnevale meets friends who met via a garden program, Costa Georgiadis builds a frog bog at a preschool, Sophie Thomson meets volunteers who have replanted a woodland and Jerry Coleby-Williams looks at volunteer plants.
To celebrate winter Costa explores a space-saving garden, Sophie Thomson visits a carbon offset forest, Jane Edmanson finds some rare plants, Tino Carnevale plants ornamental veg, and Millie Ross builds a chook house.
Jerry Coleby-Williams harvests sugar-bag honey, Costa Georgiadis explores a green industrial site, Jane Edmanson visits a garden for outdoor living, Tino Carnevale has a clean up, and Millie Ross plants four-season colour.
Millie Ross shares her tips for gardeners who rent, Costa Georgiadis visits a family who make the most of their tiny space, Josh Byrne meets a legend of botany and Jane Edmanson explores an inspiring Gippsland garden.
Josh Byrne takes us on a tour of WA's best wildflowers, Sophie Thomson visits a date farm, Millie Ross & Squid go hunting for truffles and Tino Carnevale checks out the giant pumpkins at an old-style country show.
Millie Ross suggests Aussie plants to grow indoors, Costa Georgiadis discovers some rare camellias, Jerry Coleby-Williams meets a Tillandsia expert and Jane Edmanson discovers great food can be grown in tough spaces.
Costa Georgiadis visits chef Peter Gilmore's garden, Sophie Thomson plants summer-flowering bulbs, Jerry Coleby-Williams suggests onion substitutes for sub-tropical gardeners, and Jane Edmanson explores a native garden.
Millie Ross meets an artist who creates cultural works with plants, Costa Georgiadis visits Clarence Slockee in his garden, Jerry Coleby-Williams shows different ways to propagate, and Josh Byrne plants out a wetzone.
Jerry Coleby-Williams visits a garden of old-fashioned plants, Josh Byrne explores an art display that questions our ideas of weeds, Sophie Thomson meets a nut tree expert and Tino Carnevale has tips for newbie gardeners.
Millie Ross and Costa Georgiadis learn how to read the plants in Kakadu, Jane Edmanson admires some winter magnolias, Josh Byrne shows how to keep your vegie patch productive, and Tino Carnevale gets some tips on grafting.
Sophie Thomson gets a master class in pruning wisteria, Jane Edmanson pots up winter-flowering natives, Costa Georgiadis meets an urban farmer, Millie Ross plants a berry patch and Tino Carnevale makes a propagation unit.
Josh Byrne explores a water-cleaning wetland, Jane Edmanson meets a chef who hates waste, Costa Georgiadis sees how plant pots are recycled, and Millie Ross meets a team saving coffee grounds from the tip.
Jane Edmanson explores the wonders of Lord Howe Island, Jerry Coleby-Williams meets a man breeding the perfect purple corn, Millie Ross has some mid-season crop solutions, and Sophie Thomson is being a plant detective.
Jane Edmanson meets Lord Howe Island's weed team, Jerry Coleby-Williams shows how to grow bananas, Costa Georgiadis meets a family of camellia growers, and Josh Byrne finds a garden at his local intensive care unit.
Costa Georgiadis is at Queensland's Garden Expo, Tino Carnevale plants a 3D patch, Josh Byrne picks some native groundcovers, Sophie Thomson describes her more unusual vegetables, and we meet a man who only grows peonies.
Jane Edmanson plants a bed for summer cut flowers, Millie Ross meets a woman devoted to saving an endangered plant, Costa Georgiadis visits an unusual farm in Byron Bay, and Josh Byrne explores hectares of hidden tulips.
Jane Edmanson meets a bonsai artist who grows native trees, Josh Byrne suggests some tiny eucalypts, Sophie Thomson discovers an Aussie shrub that keeps pests off lettuces and Clarence Slockee shares his top bush herbs.
Tino Carnevale shares his tips for perfect soil, Josh Byrne sets up his garden for tomatoes, Jerry Coleby-Williams meets a tropical fruit expert, and Sophie Thomson plants a herb garden to complement her outdoor pizza oven.
Costa Georgiadis decorates his beard for Canberra's Floriade; Jerry Coleby-Williams gets the low-down on growing passionfruit; Tino Carnevale visits a Gondwana-themed garden and Millie Ross visits a garden designer at home.
Costa Georgiadis meets a designer who sees beauty in imperfection, Millie Ross builds a no-dig vegie bed, Josh Byrne explores the plants of WA's ironstone ranges, and Jerry Coleby-Williams meets sub-tropical rose growers.
Josh Byrne meets a team of young urban gardeners, Jane Edmanson explores an inner-city courtyard, Tino Carnevale builds a range of supports for summer vegetables and Millie Ross converts a container for alpine plants.
Sophie Thomson meets the outback growers bringing native bush foods to the nation, Tino Carnevale shows different ways to prune cherry trees, and Jane Edmanson cooks vegetable dumplings with gardening chef Angie Chong.
We meet Invictus Games rider Peter Rudland, who finds therapy in bonsai; Jane Edmanson visits an iris show, Millie Ross has tips on picking the best seedlings and Jerry Coleby-Williams suggests some unusual perfumed plants.
We tour the gardens of five finalists for the 2018 Gardener of the Year award. Costa Georgiadis solves inner-city problems in Leigh Sales' garden. Millie Ross shows how to make seeding pots from newspaper.
In the final episode for 2018 Costa visits garden designer Paul Bangay; Sophie Thomson meets school kitchen gardener Stephanie Alexander, Jane Edmanson checks out kentia palms, and Millie Ross starts a vegie bed from scratch.
It's Christmas and we're excited about family time, holiday projects and getting the garden summer-ready! Costa and Millie build a cubby hideaway, Sophie pots up a succulent frame, Josh makes seed bomb bonbons.
Jane Edmanson goes farming on Lord Howe Island, Millie Ross discovers the secret lives of sunflowers, Tino Carnevale offers solutions for sloping gardens, and Josh Byrne plants semi-tropical edibles on his sunny deck area.
Sophie Thomson meets a city gardener leading the good life, Jane Edmanson visits a floral haven in the hills, Jerry Coleby-Williams is on St Helena island and Costa Georgiadis explores a garden created for kids to go wild.
The Gardening Australia team celebrates the show's 30th birthday in one of Australia's most iconic gardens, on the Mornington Peninsula, to celebrate the colour, characters and compost that make Australian gardening great.
Costa Georgiadis rescues some sick-looking indoor plants, Jane Edmanson discovers the many benefits of salvias, Millie Ross shows how to keep worms happy, and we meet our new guest presenter, permaculturist Hannah Maloney.
Costa Georgiadis gets an expert's top turf tips, Sophie Thomson visits a garden designed for time-poor gardeners, Paul West cooks up a storm in a school kitchen garden, and we meet a collage artist with a passion for nature.
Sophie Thomson gets a visit from a butterfly expert, Costa Georgiadis and Millie Ross travels to west Arnhem land, Josh Byrne dives into a seagrass revegetation project and Jerry Coleby-Williams talks Cat's claw creepers.
Jerry Coleby-Williams visits a bushland botanic gardens, Millie Ross looks at climbing plants, Tino Carnevale shares tool tips, Josh Byrne explores an inspiring revegetation project and we meet a passionate frog expert.
Sophie Thomson creates a lizard friendly habitat, Tino Carnevale plants celery, Josh Byrne meets carnivorous plants native to WA, Costa Georgiadis drops into a kitchen garden in Kakadu and we meet a eucalypt aficionado.
Clarence Slockee explores a Grevillea garden, Millie Ross shares companion planting tips, Costa Georgiadis visits a creative small garden, Jane Edmanson explores a seaside garden and Tino Carnevale shares his gardening story.
Jane Edmanson pops into a historic homestead garden, Sophie Thompson learns how to build a bandicoot bungalow, Tino Carnevale enjoys the Autumn colour in Tassie and we meet a passionate propagator of Wollemi pines.
Jerry Coleby-Williams meets a champion hibiscus grower, Costa Georgiadis starts his backyard pool to pond conversion, Jane Edmanson shows us how to propagate indoor plants and we explore the wonderful world of fungi.
Costa Georgiadis explores an urban farm giving city kids a country experience, Sophie Thomson and her girls do some crafty flower pressing and Millie Ross drops in on a small suburban garden bursting with plants and quails.
As a part of our 30th Birthday celebrations, we are diving into the archives to revisit our presenters favourite stories from over the years.
We are celebrating our 30th Birthday with another dive into the archives! We are looking back on some of the most popular My Garden Path series in an exploration of gardens, gardeners and plant lovers alike.
Tino Carnevale visits a prize-winning Chrysanthemum grower, Costa Georgiadis checks out a rooftop garden oasis, Josh Byrne cracks native seed germination and Jane Edmanson looks at some native plants made for the shade.
Josh Byrne learns about native bees in the suburbs, Jane Edmanson heads to a historic Hydrangea garden, Sophie Thomson visits a garden adapted with accessibility in mind and Tino Carnevale plants a soup bed at The Patch.
Millie Ross revamps a challenging garden bed, Josh Byrne meets composting entrepreneur, Jerry Coleby-Williams visits an Aroid addict and Jane Edmanson celebrates Botanic Gardens Day with a trip to Geelongs Botanic Garden.
Tino Carnevale tinkers with some spicy crops, Jane Edmanson explores an inner city walled garden, Josh Byrne learns about terrestrial orchid propagation and Clarence Slockee shares some native food plants perfect for pots.
Sophie Thomson meets a caper cultivator, Costa Georgiadis learns about a composting critter, guest presenter Hannah Maloney helps a young couple blitz their backyard, and Tino Carnevale visits a 'sub-tropical' Hobart garden.
Sophie Thomson goes behind the scenes at a rose farm, Jane Edmanson rejuvenates potted plants, Costa Georgiadis visits a plant loving couple and we meet a landscape architect behind some of Australia's most iconic gardens.
Sophie Thomson visits an exotic sunken garden, Jerry-Coleby Williams checks out Queensland's biggest bromeliad show, Costa Georgiadis visits a citrus orchard and Jane Edmanson visits a farm helping to feed new migrants.
Jane Edmanson and Millie Ross help create a garden, Costa Georgiadis visits a knockout flower display, Tino Carnevale shares tips for picking bare rooted plants and Sophie Thomson shares her favourite winter flowers.
Jane Edmanson visits a stunning winter garden, Costa Georgiadis heads to a salon cutting hair but growing plants, Tino Carnevale checks out an organic farm and Millie Ross turns fallen leaves into garden gold.
Clarence Slockee shares some traditional land management techniques, Millie Ross visits the work of a Taungurung artist, Tino Carnevale plants native edibles at The Patch and Costa Georgiadis meets a D'harawal Elder.
Costa Georgiadis visits a thrifty workspace garden, Sophie Thomson explores pint sized conifers, Clarence Slockee visits an urban farm growing food and jobs and Jane Edmanson explores a diverse native bush garden.
Jane Edmanson rids her plants of fungus gnats, Josh Byrne explores bushland in Kalgoorlie, Sophie Thomson visits a farm putting community first and Costa Georgiadis meets a women who changed her life through gardening.
Tino Carnevale goes behind the scenes at The Patch, Jane Edmanson visits a couple's iconic greenhouse, Josh Byrne meets an Australian horticultural legend and we meet two inspirational floral designers.
Jerry Coleby-Williams explores plants with taste for metal, Jane Edmanson visits a garden celebrating Victoria's flora, Costa Georgiadis explores carnivorous plants and Sophie Thomson visits a botanist's dog-friendly garden.
Clarence Slockee visits a state park managed for its cultural value, Tino Carnevale learns some top care tips for Begonia's, Millie Ross meets a man who crafts his own gardening tools and Sophie Thomson makes seed tape.
Millie Ross harnesses the power of a hot compost, Sophie Thomson gets espalier tips from an expert, Jane Edmanson revisits a stunning native garden and we meet a landscape designer with an iconic style.
Costa Georgiadis joins a school's celebration of a 30-year commitment to the local landscape, Millie Ross builds a blooming letterbox, Josh Byrne meets a teenage bee keeper and we visit a tulip farm bursting with blooms.
Sophie Thomson shares tips for maximising spring colour, Tino Carnevale visits a garden with a bright future, Costa Georgiadis visits an inner-city balcony garden and Josh Byrne improves sandy soil.
Costa Georgiadis visits a traditional Italian family farm, Millie Ross builds a strawberry tower, Sophie Thomson shares tips for seedling care and Clarence Slockee visits a school with gardening on the curriculum.
We remember Peter Cundall's emotional trip to a memorial garden, Jane Edmanson visits an urban meadow, Josh Byrne explores WA's wildflowers, and Sophie Thomson frames pictures of succulents.
Sophie Thomson revisits an innovative house and creative garden, Jane Edmanson calls in on musician Rusty Berther, Josh Byrne builds a garden seat, and Tino Carnevale shares tips for keeping rainwater on a steep block.
Tino Carnevale starts a patch at his new home, Jane Edmanson reveals the secrets of planting a floral clock, Sophie Thomson shares her favourite vertical veggies and we meet a conservationist growing plants for cassowaries.
Costa Georgiadis and Sophie Thomson visit neighbours who grow food together, Tino Carnevale shares tips on fern care, Jane Edmanson visits the Kevin Heinze community garden and Millie Ross tastes some edible succulents.
Costa Georgiadis visits a young couples rooftop garden, Sophie Thomson explores wild roses, Jane Edmanson visits a family's hobby farm, Millie Ross goes bird watching and Tino Carnevale is planting his favourite tomatoes.
Jane Edmanson shares her top tips for beginners at the nursery, Josh Byrne does some essential maintenance on his climbing plants and we visit host of ABC TV's Dream Gardens, Michael McCoy.
Millie Ross is at a sprawling garden bursting with spring colour, Josh Byrne visits a winery living the paddock to plate dream, Tino Carnevale plants pulses and grains at The Patch and Sophie Thomson makes natural confetti.
Clarence Slockee meets a local gardening legend in Kiama, Costa Georgiadis drops into the trial garden at the Sydney Botanic Gardens, Jane Edmanson plants out three productive pots and Millie Ross explores sub-alpine flora.
Josh Byrne visits a nature-play group uniting young and old, Jerry Coleby-Williams investigates critically endangered wild macadamia trees and Millie Ross meets the canine star of an important weed eradication program.
Costa Georgiadis visits the home of permaculture, Sophie Thomson visits waterside accommodation for native bees, Tino Carnevale prunes stone fruit at The Patch and we explore Bundjalung country with Clarence Slockee.
Costa Georgiadis visits a farming club for city kids, Sophie Thomson gets summer watering tips from an expert, Tino Carnevale explores the secret world of saltmarshes and Josh Byrne propagates succulents.
Costa Georgiadis visits a rental garden brimming with Aussie native plants in pots, Josh Byrne learns how a native marsupial is regenerating its plant filled habitat, Sophie Thomson visits an artist's stunning home garden.
Jerry Coleby-Williams explores a restored mangrove wetland, Costa Georgiadis visits a wheat farm, Tino Carnevale meets a gardener just shy of 100 and we meet a creative duo capturing plants in stunning detail.
Sophie Thomson meets two women inspired by Kangaroo Island's native flora, Jane Edmanson meets two young female horticulturists working in an historic garden and Costa Georgiadis has fun with frogs and turtles.
Sophie Thomson meets a productive gardener on Kangaroo Island, Tino Carnevale visits the home garden of a botanists, Josh Byrne demystifies greywater and we meet Claire Hooper, a comedian with a horticultural background.
Sophie Thomson visits a eucalyptus oil farm, Costa Georgiadis reworks a banana circle, Tino Carnevale explores a home-grown arboretum, and we visit the home of an interior stylist whose indoor plant collection will amaze you.
Jane Edmanson revives indoor orchids, Millie Ross visits a sky-high garden, Clarence Slockee meets volunteering native plant enthusiasts and Sophie Thomson explores a horticulturalist's home plant collection.
Costa Georgiadis discovers new life in a fire affected landscape, Jane Edmanson visits a garden celebrating perennial plants, Millie Ross plants flavour packed produce and Tino Carnevale explores a saffron farm.
Jane Edmanson explores the plants behind our favourite Easter treats, Josh Byrne visits a home garden celebrating native WA plants and Sophie Thomson discovers how a revegetation project is uniting a neighbourhood
Costa Georgiadis visits a clever and productive small space, Josh Byrne prepares his garden for cooler weather, Millie Ross visits the home of chef Rosa Mitchell and Tino Carnevale plants, prunes and harvests feijoas.
Jerry Coleby-Williams shares tips for growing unfamiliar plants, Costa Georgiadis visits a tulip-lovers garden, Tino Carnevale learns how to easily preserve vegetables and Sophie Thomson manages fire-affected fruit trees.
Millie Ross gets stuck into autumn propagation, Sophie Thomson swings into a professional tree climbing competition, Josh Byrne showcases the tools behind his productive patch and we meet a pair of tropical plant collectors.
Costa Georgiadis visits a garden bringing a community together, Jane Edmanson showcases plants with bold colours, Sophie Thomson creates a potted herb garden and we meet two textile designers inspired by Australian flora.
Tino Carnevale learns to propagate ferns, Millie Ross visits a town bursting with free food, Jane Edmanson discovers the magic of moths and Costa Georgiadis drops into a private cacti collection that's about to go public.
Jerry Coleby-Williams checks out a successful wildlife corridor, Sophie Thomson visits a farm growing botanicals for beauty products, Tino Carnevale demonstrates crop rotation and Jane Edmanson makes a kokedama.
Costa Georgiadis meets GA presenter Clarence Slockee at a native rooftop farm, Jane Edmanson explores a patch of highly endangered grassland and we meet Yindjibarndi artist Katie West to explore her plant-based art practice.
Millie Ross visits a community growing plants for koalas, Sophie Thomson explores a heathland hideaway, Jerry Coleby-Williams shares his favourite protein packed plants and Costa Georgiadis gives old garden tools new life.
Clarence Slockee visits an herbalist's home garden, Costa Georgiadis drops by the home of former GA presenter Mary Moody, Jane Edmanson discovers the art of hedging and Tino Carnevale visits a garden designed for wildlife.
Sophie Thomson visits a protea flower farm, Jerry Colby-Williams gets tips from an expert orchid grower, Jane Edmanson tackles citrus gall wasp and Costa Georgiadis sees how growing food brings people together.
Costa Georgiadis joins a crew conserving coastal dunes, Jane Edmanson explores a native suburban garden, Sophie Thomson propagates wisteria vines and Josh Byrne explores water wise palms (Mid-season final, will return later this year).
Costa Georgiadis meets an inspiring gardener, Tino Carnevale sows spring crops indoors, Josh Byrne visits a landscape designer, Jane Edmanson visits a stunning garden in rural Victoria and Millie Ross builds a garden bench.
Sophie Thomson asks an expert rose pruner to share his techniques, Costa Georgiadis creates a worm hotel from a bathtub, Josh Byrne builds an edible water feature, and Jerry Coleby-Williams learns the A-Z of passionfruit.
Josh Byrne gives his tomatoes a head start, Tino Carnevale discovers some living plant fossils, Costa Georgiadis visits a super-productive small garden, and Jane Edmanson explores an amazing succulent garden.
Costa Georgiadis learns why acacias are good in gardens, Jane Edmanson explores a wildflower hotspot, Tino Carnevale shares his potato-growing tips, and Jerry Coleby-Williams meets some aerial gardeners, the flying foxes.
Costa Georgiadis gives a compost masterclass, Jane Edmanson tours a tiny food garden, Tino Carnevale attracts more wildlife neighbours, Sophie Thomson meets a group who've taken their love of gardening to the streets.
Costa Georgiadis tours a colourful bromeliad garden, Millie Ross meets some fungi farmers, Tino Carnevale plants a wildlife corridor, and Josh Byrne shows how to make the most of a garden's vertical space.
Costa Georgiadis meets a family of orchid hunters, Josh Byrne discovers a simple hydroponics system, Jerry Coleby-Williams explores a world of colourful plants, and Clarence Slockee visits a garden full of grevilleas.
Sophie Thomson visits an Adelaide garden inspired by royalty; Costa Georgiadis explores the wildflowers around Sydney; Tino Carnevale shares some soil wisdom; Millie shows you can plant into pretty much anything.
We launch our series covering all you need to know about indoor plants; Josh Byrne on how to find room for more plants; Millie Ross transforms her lawn into lunch; Tino Carnevale shows how to learn from your weeds.
Jane Edmanson has the low-down on native groundcovers, Jerry Coleby-Williams suggests sub-tropical options for traditional veg, Costa Georgiadis meets two Lane Cove legends, and Millie Ross builds a harvest basket.
For bird week, Josh Byrne shows how to help nesting birds and Millie Ross makes a birdbath. Tino Carnevale plants an olive grove and Costa Georgiadis meets a woman with some smart ways to growing vegies on her balcony.
Josh Byrne gets tips from a thriving family garden, Jane Edmanson discovers stunning rhododendrons, and Costa Georgiadis visits a community garden using permaculture principles.
Millie Ross shows how to garden on a shoestring, Clarence Slockee explores the world of Myrtles, Tino Carnevale grows eggplant and capsicums, and guest presenter Craig Miller-Randle perfects the art of watering indoor plants.
Tino Carnevale visits a colourful iris garden, Jane Edmanson profiles attractive edibles, Costa Georgiadis visits a revamped native swamp, Millie Ross meets inspiring women connecting community by growing native foods.
Jane Edmanson profiles natives for the cottage garden, Costa Georgiadis finds a secret suburban greenwall, Tino Carnevale creates useful biochar, Guest Presenter Craig Miller-Randle handles indoor pests and diseases.
Sophie Thomson profiles natural pest control, Costa Georgiadis shares watering wisdom to give the perfect drop, Tino Carnevale visits a town of topiaries, Jane Edmanson goes knee-deep into the world of water lilies.
Jane Edmanson gives a fertiliser masterclass, Jerry Coleby-Williams shares seed saving advice, Josh Byrne finds a superb verge garden, Costa Georgiadis visits a nursery growing opportunities for people of all abilities.
Guest presenter Hannah Maloney introduces her gorgeous goats, Millie Ross learns the art of fermentation, Tino Carnevale visits a grand country garden, and guest presenter Craig Miller-Randle propagates indoor plants.
Gardening Australia celebrates gardening as an antidote to the challenges we have faced this year. We find out how the nursery industry kept up with demand and what exciting new projects you've been working on at home!
Tino Carnevale visits a clever garden masterpiece, Jane Edmanson meets city-living bees, Millie Ross has the low down on garden tools, and Costa finds out what goes into maintaining an iconic Sydney landscape.
Jane Edmanson visits a perennial paradise, Clarence Slockee has a native plant for every situation, Tino Carnevale gives a manure masterclass, Millie Ross meets a botanic garden team dedicated to protecting wildlife.
Millie Ross visits an indigenous plant propagation expert, Costa Georgiadis creates a polystyrene palace for worms, Jerry Coleby-Williams dives into the war on weeds, and Jane Edmanson visits a fruitful family farm.
Jerry Coleby-Williams has tips for living with possums, Millie Ross celebrates our love of pears, Josh Byrne grows colourful natives in pots, and Guest Presenter Luke Mitchell joins us with a lesson on restoring old tools.
Jane Edmanson visits a local legend's natural oasis, Costa Georgiadis meets mini mammal pollinators, Tino Carnevale has seed saving secrets, Jerry Coleby-Williams checks out a shop growing fresh food with aquaponics.
Clarence Slockee meets a team combining bush care and music, Sophie Thomson makes native bee hotels, Costa Georgiadis explores a wildflower meadow, and Guest Presenter Luke Mitchell has a lesson on wooden tool restoration.
Jerry Coleby-Williams suggests unusual indoor plants, Costa Georgiadis visits a nursery helping migrants, Clarence Slockee meets a family who started gardening in lockdown and Jane Edmanson gets a taste for edible flowers.
Costa Georgiadis meets students planting bee-friendly highways, Jane Edmanson learns how to create a healing garden space, Millie Ross shows how to grow great garlic, and Jerry Coleby-Williams meets a living legend.
Costa Georgiadis builds a new garden bed, Sophie Thompson meets a Philodendron fanatic, Tino Carnevale demonstrates different ways to support plants, and guest presenter Luke Mitchell shows how to care for secateurs.
Costa Georgiadis learns to love spiders, Sophie Thompson shows there's no such thing as garden waste, Jerry Coleby-Williams visits a Toowoomba garden designed for wildlife, and we meet the first family of Bromeliad growers.
Costa Georgiadis visits a beautiful, productive rental garden, Millie Ross explores a cool-climate display garden, Jane Edmanson finds green space in the city, and guest presenter Luke Mitchell fixes outdoor furniture.
Sophie Thomson visits an Adelaide garden with a tropical feel, Tino Carnevale meets a microfarmer getting big results, Josh Byrne prunes native plants, and Jane Edmanson explores the edible public gardens of Dandenong.
Millie Ross creates a water feature, Tino Carnevale visits an outdoor climate classroom, Sophie Thomson tours a lavender farm, and Jane Edmanson explores a cleverly designed inner-city space.
Costa visits a magnificent heritage garden in the highlands, Jane Edmanson explains flower shapes, Millie Ross explores some pocket reserves that are full of tiny treasures, and Jerry Coleby-Williams shares his love of figs.
Costa Georgiadis tries some tasty plant-based drinks, Jane Edmanson explores a garden and wildlife wonderland, Millie Ross makes a gate, and Tino Carnevale tidies up The Patch's Tassie tucker bed.
Millie Ross meets a chef drawing on his culture to create distinctive dishes, Jerry Coleby-Williams revisits a delightfully individual garden, and Clarence Slockee meets a pair keen to promote their local plants.
Jerry Coleby-Williams suggests subtropical plants for winter colour, Costa Georgiadis explores a unique house that is designed to feed it residents, Sophie Thomson gets grafting, and Josh Byrne learns about garden nightlife.
Costa meets city gardeners who are taking it to the street, Millie shows how to plant mature trees, Josh explores a protea paradise and Jane finds a garden fence that's as pretty as a picture.
Sophie Thomson visits a gospel church group growing maize, Josh Byrne builds a 'hotel' for frogs, Clarence Slockee grows native plants in hanging baskets and Jane Edmanson shares her tips on pruning citrus.
Costa Georgiadis meets the Wollemi Pine saviours, Sophie Thomson is on Kangaroo Island, Clarence Slockee joins a wildlife rescue group, Josh Byrne explores a garden designed to resist fire, and we meet a cultural burn team.
Costa Georgiadis learns how to make a kokedama, Sophie Thomson visits a flower farm in the Adelaide Hills, Jane Edmanson shows us around her own courtyard garden and Millie Ross makes a portable potting bench. (Return)
Costa Georgiadis finds cherry blossoms in Sydney, Millie Ross discovers the plants of the Victorian Goldfields, Jerry Coleby-Williams takes a deep dive into turmeric and ginger and Tino Carnevale grows spuds the easy way.
Costa Georgiadis visits a tranquil family retreat, Josh Byrne meets a community of verge gardeners, Jerry Coleby-Williams tours Toowoomba's famous rose garden and Jane Edmanson discovers stunning cool climate classics.
Jane Edmanson takes a look at clematis, Tino Carnevale visits a Hobart market gardener, Jerry Coleby-Williams gets the inside scoop on potting mix, Josh Byrne tours an indoor jungle, and Millie Ross gets set up for spring.
Costa Georgiadis explores an extensive Sydney garden, Clarence Slockee looks at new release plants, Tino Carnevale learns how to grow tea, and Sophie Thomson visits a bamboo orchard planted for pandas.
Sophie Thomson visits an extensive native garden, Tino Carnevale talks pest management, Costa & Caylee make plant labels, Josh Byrne visits a lush suburban garden and Guest Presenter Hannah Moloney plants a raspberry patch.
Jerry Coleby-Williams visits a city garden; Jane looks at succulents; Costa Georgiadis learns about bushfire recovery; Sophie Thomson visits an historic garden; Josh Byrne explores a winery; We meet farmer Palisa Anderson.
Sophie Thomson visits an edible garden feeding a family, Jane Edmanson is weeding out invasive karamu, Clarence Slockee visits a green learning space, and Guest Presenter Caylee is back to create bottle planters with Costa.
Costa Georgiadis makes garlands: Jane Edmanson gives beginner tips; Sophie Thomson learns about bushfood; Jerry Coleby-Williams identifies bugs; Millie Ross finds a rare plant; guest Palisa Anderson tastes tropical fruits.
Tino Carnevale meets a dietitian gardening for health; Millie Ross conserves rare plants; Josh Byrne grows edible perennials; Clarence Slockee visits a youth justice project; and Jerry Coleby-Williams profiles palms.
Josh Byrne meets an ornithologist to learn about supporting birds in backyards; Costa and junior gardener Caylee create magical miniature gardens; Sophie Thomson meets a group redistributing cafe waste to backyard composters.
Costa explains how to protect the vegie patch with plants; Millie Ross visits a wildlife friendly garden; Tino Carnevale learns about the plants of sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island: Jane Edmanson plants fruit in pots.
Costa Georgiadis looks at flowering natives; Tino Carnevale meet an expert tomato grower for all their tips; Jerry-Coleby Williams visits a family-friendly garden; Sophie Thomson plants a container garden for native bees.
Sophie Thomson visits a whimsical garden; Tino Carnevale visits a garden growing connection for Hobart's Hazara community; Josh Byrne explores an area of rich, remnant vegetation in Perth; Costa Georgiadis does spring jobs.
Costa Georgiadis and junior guest presenter Caylee plant herbs; Millie Ross sows native seed; Clarence Slockee meets a couple who have created a market garden at home; Guest presenter Palisa Anderson visits a citrus nursery.
Sophie Thomson explores a well-designed garden; Clarence Slockee visits a community garden on Yuin Country; Tino Carnevale shares the art of pruning; Josh Byrne learns about WA's daisies; Jane Edmanson plants vegies in pots.
Costa Georgiadis restores a seaweed meadow, Jane Edmanson visits a landscaper's coastal garden, Josh Byrne meets students who have planted an outdoor classroom, and Millie Ross shows how to shop smart at the nursery.
Millie Ross visits a cut-flower wonderland, Jane Edmanson learns how market waste makes garden goodies, Josh Byrne has tips for year-round greens, and garden designer Fiona Brockhoff shares plants and places that inspire her.
Gardening Australia celebrates the holiday season as Costa Georgiadis visits Jimmy and Jane Barnes at home, Clarence Slockee transforms a boggy spot into a rain garden, Jerry Coleby-Williams explores fragrant frangipani, and Millie Ross makes a colourful window box.
Costa Georgiadis goes along to a plant swap, Millie Ross finds a picture-perfect productive garden, Sophie Thomson shows how to maximise garden space, and Tino Carnevale tackles some timely orchard tasks.
Costa Georgiadis looks at reducing urban heat with trees, Sophie Thomson explores a glorious fig farm, Jerry Coleby-Williams has a compost method for every type of organic waste and Tino Carnevale visits seed saving experts.
Costa Georgiadis makes a solar dehydrator for fruit and veg, Sophie Thomson meets a chef and a gardener working together, Clarence starts his autumn planting and Josh visits two couples sharing their house block and gardens.
Costa Georgiadis visits a gardener's native sanctuary, Jerry Coleby-Williams heads to a papaya farm in FNQ, Josh Byrne transitions from summer to winter crops, and Jane Edmanson visits a thriving community garden.
Costa Georgiadis visits an inner-city extravaganza, Millie Ross propagates plants, Sophie Thomson adds wildlife-friendly plants to her garden, and Jerry Coleby-Williams reveals the subtle signs of autumn in the subtropics.
Costa Georgiadis explores Sydney's edible garden trail, Josh Byrne unpacks some native plant myths, Hannah Moloney shows how to plan a productive patch, and Clarence Slockee creates a seating circle.
Costa Georgiadis meets an inspiring teenaged gardener, Millie Ross explores a garden designed for wildlife, Jane Edmanson shows how to prepare for winter and Jerry Coleby-Williams meets a couple of young plant collectors.
Costa Georgiadis finds a bushland roof garden in inner-city Sydney, Sophie Thomson explores the world of pollen, Jane Edmanson enjoys a South African plant collection, and Josh Byrne prepares his garden for guests.
Costa Georgiadis meets a young gardener who finds inspiration online, Jerry Coleby-Williams discovers a plant treasure trove, Sophie Thomson visits cooking legend Maggie Beer and Jane Edmanson enjoys some autumn colour.
Jane Edmanson explores the flora of Lord Howe Island, Josh Byrne meets a young beekeeper, Millie Ross makes a seedling tray, Costa Georgiadis gets a taste for green ants in Kakadu, and Hannah Moloney introduces her goats.
Jerry Coleby-Williams explores Cairns Botanic Gardens, Millie Ross shows how to harness the growing power of smoke, Jane Edmanson visits a tiny but terrific courtyard, and Costa Georgiadis holds a masterclass on worms.
Costa Georgiadis and Millie Ross team up to build a chook run, Jerry Coleby-Williams celebrates the colourful world of bougainvilleas, Josh Byrne explores a lush fern garden in Perth's dry suburbs, and we meet a vegan chef.
Costa visits an apartment dweller whose new garden hobby is growing, Clarence explores a botanic garden run by volunteers, Jerry meets scientists hunting hardy wild taro, and Millie suggests natives for tough garden spots.
Costa Georgiadis goes behind the scenes at Ballarat's Begonia Festival, Jane Edmanson visits radio host Zan Rowe, Tino Carnevale shows how to test soil pH, and Millie Ross meets a gardener growing lots of exotic edibles.
Millie Ross meets trainee rangers learning traditional ways to care for Country, Jane Edmanson explores a garden full of unusual plants, and Jerry Coleby-Williams meets a gardener who ate only home-grown food all year!
Costa Georgiadis looks at Banksias in Canberra, Hannah Maloney visits a market garden; Millie Ross highlights low-cost gardening; Sophie Thomson tours her hothouse; Jerry Coleby-Williams discovers a project creating habitat.
Costa Georgiadis visits a vertical garden; Jerry Coleby-Williams meets some guerrilla gardeners; Jane Edmanson tours a courtyard of curiosities; Sophie Thomson prunes for higher canopies; Tammy Huynh creates tiny greenhouses.
Jane and Millie tour the biggest garden show in the Southern Hemisphere; Costa meets with bonsai curators; Jerry learns about Camellia cultivation; Clarence visits a biodiverse property; Tino grows the perfect cup of tea.
Costa celebrates the ABC's 90th; Millie prunes myriads of roses; Jane visits a historical horticultural society; Josh focuses on conservation at a zoo; Sophie explores a native garden; Tino shows how to love shrubs.
Costa visits a laneway transformed by love and plants; Tammy meets home hydroponic growers; Tino resets the vegie garden for spring; Sophie dives into soil science; Millie visits guitar makers transforming salvaged timber.
Costa visits the hidden garden of a renowned landscape designer; Sophie meets a grower of the prettiest produce; Jane tours a native mint collection; we meet an ecologist sharing the secrets of her biodiverse backyard.
Costa learns about horticulture at the Zoo; Jane meets a flower-loving doctor; Tammy teaches care for fussy foliage plants; Josh learns about Lechenaultia; Tino pest-proofs his patch; Millie goes down her own garden path.
Costa learns about wetlands; Millie meets a native flower grower; Josh returns to a sandy soil transformation; Jerry fixes an aging garden; Tammy shares tips to stop weeds; and we meet a photographer of farming and forests.
Tino tours a home centred around courtyards; Jane focuses on ferns; Josh trellises citrus trees; Clarence learns about testing plants in public space; Jerry shares water management tips; Sophie visits a productive urban farm.
Costa learns about weed labelling; Clarence repairs garden flood-damage; Josh shares tips to grow premium produce; Sophie focuses on fruit fly; Tammy shows how to construct a terrarium; we meet a passionate suburban grower.
Costa walks a trail for mental health; Jane meets a gardener planting for animals; Tino visits a tomato sale; Jerry learns to pot up lycophytes; Millie finds a peaceful home garden; we meet a rare plant-collecting family.
Costa meets up with a turf technician; Jane visits a production nursery; Sophie learns topiary technique; Jerry visits a cloister garden; Hannah pots up food forests combinations; we meet a florist farming her own flowers.
Costa meets a grower inspired by botanic gardens; Josh learns about cockatoo conservation; Tammy heads to a rare plant fair; Mille meets inspiring neighbours; we visit a couple cultivating their relationship and their garden.
Jane tours a patchwork of urban bushland; Clarence pots up soft and spiky native plants; Sophie meets a renter growing food with her community; Jerry tours an accessible garden; Millie builds planters out of pipes.
Costa and Josh meet at a community farm; Millie tours regional biodiversity links; Jerry shares tips to flood-proof a garden; Jane coppices eucalypts; Hannah visits a communal patch; we meet a collector and his plant pad.
Costa picks perfect citrus; Millie tours a designer's colourful garden; Tammy sets up hydroponics; Clarence sees weeds turned to art; Sophie visits a cooling garden; we learn about one of Australia's most prolific botanists.
Costa plants potatoes in pots; Jane visits an Eremophila expert; Tino meets migrant gardeners; Sophie plants for pollinators; Josh reclaims a garden bed; and we meet a colourful collage artist.
Costa explores a daffodil festival; Millie makes the most of spring; Josh meets gardeners of all ages; Jerry sees plants soften brutalism; Tammy explains types of variegation; we meet a midwife with a front yard food forest.
Costa works with landscapers of all abilities; Josh visits a daylily grower; Millie grows a water garden; Hannah wards off pesky weeds; Sophie learns about dune ecology; we meet a farming family celebrating perennial plants.
Costa meets an inspiring young reveg expert; Josh propagates woody herbs; Jerry tours an exotic collection; Tammy helps houseplants; Hannah protects fruit trees; we meet a Lebanese chef who grows traditional ingredients.
Clarence puts his spin on a Christmas song; Josh preps his garden for holiday time; Sophie creates flower lanterns; Millie makes panettone; Jane tours two teachers' garden; and we meet a glass artist.
Costa learns about plant adaptions to climate; Sophie visits a designer's home; Millie gets stuck into summer jobs; Clarence & Hannah get a garden history lesson; Tammy grows potted dragon fruit; we meet an orchid hybridiser.
Costa meets a frog fanatic; Sophie talks garden ties; Jerry whacks weeds; Jane tours an inclined garden; Hannah harnesses chook power; Clarence discovers the power of plants; we meet an artist inspired by plants and play.
Costa tours an expert's vegie patch; Jane cultivates autumn colour; Josh learns about a plant pathogen; Tammy suggests plants for shade; Millie tours a bushwalk for those with dementia; Sophie meets a carnivorous collector.
Jane visits a florist at home; Hannah grows garlic; Tammy tours a Begonia collection; Costa sees plants remediate soil; Sophie explores native groundcovers; Millie plants a rock wall; we meet an Elder, linguist, and botanist.
Jane plants unusual herbs; Clarence cares for grass trees; Josh visits a productive home garden; Jerry prunes a mango; Tammy talks indoor light; Costa tours Hannah's home garden; we meet an internationally celebrated florist.
Costa visits a cultural food garden; Jane views stunning botanical art; Clarence warns of a common weed; Josh creates habitat; Sophie meets maple collectors; Jerry plants a perennial border; we meet a wonderful waste warrior.
Tammy pots up stunning indoor plant combos; Sophie meets a team rescuing plants for charity; Jane visits a quirky home garden; Hannah learns all about a garden pollinator; we meet the Rangers caring for the Larapinta Trail.
Costa is bowled over by terrific turf; Clarence traces a green web of gardens; Hannah tours a downsized productive patch; Jerry shares bulbs for the subtropics; Millie renovates a wheelbarrow; we meet bird-loving ecologist.
Costa visits a Landcare legacy school; Millie tours a designer home haven; Jane finds wonders in a wellness garden; Clarence builds a mini native wetland; Sophie gets active on autumn jobs; and we meet a tenacious topiarist.
Costa goes to melon heaven; Jane strolls through a diverse native garden; Jerry visits keen collectors; Guest presenter, Jude, builds a vegetable patch from scratch; and we meet a scientist motivated by microscopic moss.
Tammy meets a gardener cultivating culture; Hannah plants with her dad; Costa tours a micro-forest; Jerry visits a peaceful planting; Sophie highlights hedge benefits; and we meet a dancer weaving creativity into his garden.
Costa meets a team cultivating inclusion; Hannah visits a sustainable slope; Josh views efficient design; Jerry picks native plants; Sophie talks suitable soil; Jude plants salad success; and we meet a rose specialist.
Millie visits seed farmers; Costa meditates on gardening; Josh meets lake enliveners; Clarence rejuvenates a shady spot; Jane tours a family legacy; and we meet a landscape architect adding wilderness to her work.
Tammy builds a herb tower, Clarence welcomes a new eucalypt, Sophie marvels mosaic art, Jerry tours a restored waterway, Millie preps for winter, Jude makes a hot compost bed, and we meet a scientist nurturing native bees.
Clarence and Millie tour a transformed landscape, Costa visits a food rescue centre, Josh meets a productive duo, Tammy cares for fussy figs, Sophie has transplant tips, plus we meet a team keeping Indigenous languages alive.
Costa meets flower show designers, Hannah protects the garden from frost, Jerry savours sub-tropical tomatoes, Millie plants up a shady corridor, Josh rescues a cumquat & we meet a photographer who is wild about wildflowers.
Sophie meets habitat heroes, Hannah grafts plums, Clarence profiles native mint, Costa visits camellia carers, Tammy divides roots, Jane explores herb flavours, Jude grows seedlings, and we meet an extreme plant collector.
Costa gives a lesson on landscaping, Tammy visits an orchid wonderland, Josh learns about legumes and nitrogen; Jane tours an edible forest, and we meet a gardener growing a fulfilling career in Canberra.
Hannah visits a dreamy design; Millie meets the next generation of farmers; Jerry rescues plants from a redevelopment; Sophie spotlights flowers that are fragrant at night; and we meet a fuchsia fancier.
Sophie covers perennial principles; Jane visits a centenarian gardener; Tammy cares for African violets; Costa features strappy-leaved plants; Jerry refreshes a raised bed; and we meet a garden guru in arid Alice Springs.
Josh visits a leafy loft, Tammy grows food in the shade, Clarence plants up a tree stump, Costa tours a Bollywood backyard, Millie preps for spring, and we meet a paleoecologist who sees the natural world as a history book.
Clarence gets into grevillea care, Sophie visits a Thai chef's gourmet garden, Costa explores lawn-lookalikes, Jerry highlights versatile hibiscus, Tammy covers pot care, and we meet a wildflower woman on the Sunshine Coast.
Sophie explains how flowers fruit, Jerry tours a bonsai collection, Millie visits a quarry restoration, Tammy builds a vertical garden, Clarence tackles tough weeds, and we meet an indoor plant expert using no soil.
Jane and Costa check out Heide Museum gardens, Tammy tours a rare plant nursery, Sophie visits a colourful kitchen garden, Josh prunes native plants, and we meet a floral designer skilled in the Japanese art of ikebana.
Costa tours a mini botanic garden, Clarence spring cleans an overgrown bed, Josh visits a gardening radio icon, Millie tours a succulent collection, and we meet a scientist who led the National Botanic Gardens in Canberra.
Hannah visits a stunning small garden, Costa explores ferns, Tammy profiles indoor blooms, Jerry tours a backyard laboratory, Josh's tomato trivia, Millie tours a native nursery, plus we meet a chef growing Thai ingredients.
Costa tours a high-rise haven, Jane fights fungus gnats, Clarence visits a school in love with gardening, Tino tours a grand garden built by a talented family, plus we meet a textile artist threading floral masterpieces.
Josh learns how gardens heal us, Costa gets paving, Sophie creates home floristry, Clarence tours a habitat corridor, Hannah gardens on clay soil, plus we meet African communities uniting through growing food.
Jane visits a community restoring storm affected plots, Costa tours a heritage-listed garden, Tammy plants up a bromeliad basket, Jerry lifts the lid on compost critters, plus we meet a home gardener producing food for chefs.
Jerry tours a tropical garden, Josh learns about magpies, Millie visits a school farm, Jane explores ways to add colour in the garden, Clarence creates a seating circle, plus we meet a ceramicist inspired by native seedpods.
Costa meets farmers fighting food waste, Josh tours a garden built on a spring, Tammy profiles Gesneriad plants, Hannah visits a haskap berry farm, Jerry has frugal garden tips, and we meet a student with a botanical bedroom.
Costa tours a potted paradise, Hannah builds a reo mesh arch, Jane visits a legacy garden, Jerry fights pests, Sophie meets a creative couple, Millie features underrated evergreens, and Tammy dives into aquatic plants.
Clarence creates a native bouquet, Tammy visits a creative sloped garden, Jerry tours a hydroponic nursery, Costa meets a team growing food for wildlife, Sophie attacks aster overgrowth, plus we meet a forest therapy guide.
Jane explores a native garden; Costa meets horticulture educators; Tammy prunes potted plants; Clarence plants out a pond; Millie starts up her spring patch; Sophie tidies insect hotels; plus we meet a potato-growing prodigy.
Costa visits a communal garden; Sophie beats the heat; Josh tours a productive perennial patch; Millie pampers pot plants; Jane celebrates cypress; Jerry meets the frangipani family; and we meet a nursery grower in Indonesia.
Costa and Tammy explore the plants and gardens of Indonesia, one of Australia's nearest neighbours. This incredible island nation is one of the most biodiverse places on earth, filled with unique species found nowhere else.
Costa makes a spinning compost bin; Jerry talks edible tree leaves; Hannah propagates hedges; Clarence sows desert peas; Millie meets a pair of foodie gardeners; Josh plants watermelon; and we visit a botanist's dream garden.
Costa gives garden bed gifts; Jane explores a florist's paradise; Millie sets up for summer success; Tammy creates beautiful living wreaths; Clarence learns about Christmas beetles; and Hannah meets a family of berry farmers.
ane picks perfect blueberries; Costa dips into Woodford; Tammy lets out landscape designer secrets; Clarence explores a new herbarium; Jerry shows off his latest plant haul; and we meet a photographer taking bird portraits.
Hannah stops codling moth; Costa plans to landscape; Millie sees how flowers change lives; Josh discovers an unusual plant parasite; Sophie explores plant lore; and we meet a soldier who has become a social media star.
Costa visits a harmonious garden; Millie investigates soil safety; Josh fortifies his summer supply; Tammy marvels at wondrous Haworthia; Clarence explores shoreline rejuvenation; and we meet a resilient plant shop owner.
Sophie visits a philanthropic propagator; Hannah delves into cold frames; Jerry rises to greener heights; Jane peers behind the camera; Tammy crafts a leafy piece of art; and we meet a family who garden and grow together.
Tammy visits a collector's colourful balcony; Costa meets multicultural community gardeners; Clarence profiles autumn flowering natives; Millie savours summer; plus we meet a florist creating sculptures with fruit and veg.
Hannah visits a permaculture garden; Costa gets waterwise with wicking pots; Jerry celebrates the subtropics; Josh talks to an inspired gardener; plus we meet a collective of beekeepers whose creativity is the bee's knees.
Sophie visits a welcoming bower-come-garden; Josh rejuvenates declining potted herbs; Jane investigates novel crops; Millie tours a collaborative garden; Jerry perfects seed bed preparation; Tammy explores ancient cycads.
Costa visits an aquatic wonder; Clarence creates a potted bushfood pantry; Millie renovates her chook run; Jerry tours a sprawling country garden; plus we meet a professor fighting to conserve critically endangered plants.
Costa makes some furry friends at Australia Zoo; Jane tours a tiny garden with big character; Hannah augments her autumn crop supply; Sophie hammers flower colours into buntings; and Clarence revels in a rosy delight.
Costa tours heritage gardens at Retford Park; Jane shares gardening wisdom with a beginner; Clarence talks to refugees growing food; Millie propagates new plants; plus we meet a nature-inspired author and illustrator.
Costa demonstrates essential gardening skills; Jane visits a welcoming communal garden; Jerry makes some feathered friends; Millie marvels at picturesque perennials; plus we meet a carnivorous plant collector.
Sophie explores a wildlife garden oasis, Jerry visits a charitable urban farm, Tammy saves a discarded succulent, Jane delights in autumn colour, Josh tours a designer garden, plus we meet a garden-inspired woodblock artist.
Costa visits a tropical oasis, Hannah tours a mushroom tunnel, Millie explores a wildflower reseeding project; Jerry reflects on his 20-year-old garden, and we meet Lachie Weller, a footy player turned prolific gardener.
Costa tackles his essential autumn checklist, Jane tours a renter's prolific edible garden, Millie builds a new no-dig raised bed, Sophie visits an innovative eco-vineyard, and we meet a duo of straw marquetry artists.
Sophie visits a glorious autumn garden, Hannah installs a frog pond, Josh gives crop rotation tips, Jerry tours a sustainable designer garden, Tammy delves into grow lights, and we meet a remarkable chrysanthemum grower.
Jerry meets a staghorn and elkhorn fern collector, Jane shows how to grow fruits in small spaces, Costa visits an urban farm training deaf and hard of hearing students, and Sophie tours a spectacular dryland garden.
Costa visits a stunning garden in Goulburn, Millie fortifies her autumn plot, Clarence meets a team healing country, Hannah explores iconic Tasmanian plants, and we meet a pair of creative gardening sculptors.
Sophie visits a pawsome garden, Costa walks a tranquil nature trail, Josh plants edible perennials, Millie explores the Garden of St Erth, Jane shares her lovely courtyard garden, and we meet a passionate fungi photographer.
Millie and Tammy meet award winning garden designers, Hannah replaces apricot trees, Costa crafts a strawberry hamper, Josh plants unusual alliums, Jane showcases compact shrubs, and we meet a couple with a bountiful garden.
Costa meets the clivia king, Hannah visits a shady garden defying the odds, Sophie profiles flowers of the protea family, Clarence visits a First Nations owned and run nursery, and Millie gets started with winter jobs.
Jerry visits a tropical fruit tree nursery, Millie grows flowers under gum trees, Tammy meets an aroids expert, Jane showcases cool conifers, and we meet a jeweller who takes inspiration from her native garden.
Hannah meets conservationists and children saving endangered birds, Costa visits a stunning ornamental garden, Tammy crafts a bay leaf wreath, Jane visits an innovative small garden, and we meet a prolific bonsai artist.
Costa visits a community recovering from floods, Jane looks at new plant varieties, Tammy explores lush green walls, Millie plants long season crops, Sophie profiles fragrant flowers, and we meet a duo of daffodil lovers.
Tammy meets a foliage fashionista, Sophie refreshes wicking beds, Josh visits a buzzing wildlife garden, Hannah grafts a grapevine, Millie explores a farm growing rare vegetables, and we meet an artist with a meadow garden.
Jerry tours a thriving succulent garden, Costa revives a derelict pond, Sophie gives a masterclass on hanging baskets, Clarence helps save rainforest seeds, and we meet a plantswoman with a flair for naturalistic design.
Jane tours a colourful rose garden, Costa visits a sustainable community hub, Jerry grows aromatic curry spices, Hannah looks at native orchids, Josh profiles beautiful banksias, and we meet an expert bushfoods educator.
Jane tours a stunning country garden, Jerry curbs useful but vigorous plants, Clarence showcases potted features, Guest Presenter Jac combines plant colours and forms, and we meet a photographic artist who loves native flora.
Costa visits a garden classroom, Josh tours an artistic garden, Millie gets stuck into spring jobs, Jerry looks at a new cane toad control method, Tammy crafts a succulent table piece, and Jane relishes rare alpine flowers.
Jane visits vibrant laneway gardens, Costa meets a psychiatrist who studies gardening, Sophie delves into blueberry varieties, Tammy tours a tropical garden, Josh plants summer Solanaceae crops, and we meet a hibiscus grower.
Millie meets a passionate plantsman, Clarence profiles clay-loving natives, Hannah explains manure benefits, Jane tours an urban bush garden, guest presenter Jac plays with flower forms, and we visit a rooftop garden co-op.
Costa tours a rhododendron garden, Jerry surprises us with natives, Josh investigates a new pest beetle, Clarence visits a garden embracing local ecology, and we meet the designer of a breath-taking, world-famous garden.
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