Gardening Australia Newsletter

COMING UP ON GARDENING AUSTRALIA - 21st/22nd March 2009
Saturday 6:30pm/Sunday 1:00pm
ABC1

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***QLD VIEWERS: DUE TO THE ELECTION COVERAGE, GARDENING AUSTRALIA WILL NOT BE
SCREENED THIS SATURDAY, HOWEVER YOU CAN SEE THE SHOW ON SUNDAY 22nd MARCH AT
1:00PM***

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Pete's Patch: Tino Carnevale is at work in Pete's Patch propagating
strawberry plants, and prepares garden beds to plant snow peas and lettuce.


Autumn Planting: Jane Edmanson explains why autumn is the perfect time to plant,
and shows us what to do for the best results.


Storm Damage: Colin Campbell visits Brisbane's Roma St Parkland to look at the
damage caused by the recent severe storms, and picks up tips for the home
gardener on how to restore the garden after severe weather.


Cool Season Herbs: Jerry Coleby-Williams plants some cool season herbs in his
productive Brisbane garden, including his new favourite, Chinese Celery.


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****THE GARDENING AUSTRALIA EXPO IS ON AGAIN IN BRISBANE******

Come along and meet Stephen Ryan, Colin Campbell and Jerry Coleby-Williams who
will be on hand giving stage presentations on a host of topics to help
your garden blossom. The Gardening Australia Expo is where you'll find all
your garden needs – from advice to plants to tools – and there's also plenty
of fun for the kids.

See you there!

April 17 - 19
RNA Showgrounds
Bowen Hills
BRISBANE

For more information go to www.abcgardeningexpo.com.au

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GARDENING AUSTRALIA MAGAZINE
In the April Issue just out:


CYCLAMEN SURVIVAL GUIDE
Don't miss our charming 5-page story on growing and caring for cyclamen in pots
and in the ground both indoors and outside.

UNDERSTANDING BULBS
SOPHIE THOMSON explains where the most popular spring-flowering bulbs originated
and how this helps you to know which bulbs to select and grow in your garden.

TROPICAL TREE CHANGE
We take a stroll through a tropical fruit orchard in Far North Queensland to
discover some of the weird and wonderful but delicious fruit on offer, with
tips on how to grow them in your garden.

FULL OF FLAVOUR
Tasmanian presenter TINO CARNEVALE shares his secrets on how to grow garlic
in your garden while MAGGIE BEER sings the praises of luscious pomegranates with some tasty recipes and hands-on advice.


FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.gardeningaustralia.com.au