COMING UP ON GARDENING AUSTRALIA - 18th/19th/20th April 2009
ABC 1 Saturday 6:30pm/Sunday 1:00pm
ABC 2 Monday 4:30pm
Planting into Ferns - In his garden in Victoria's Mt Macedon, Stephen Ryan
shows us some creative ways to bring new life to an old tree fern.
After the Floods - Jerry-Coleby Williams explains the short and long term
ways to repair the damage done to plants and soil, after the devastating
floods in north eastern Australia.
Pete's Patch with Tino - Tino Carnevale gets to work planting brussel sprouts
and kolrhabi, and introduces a foreign plant to the Patch, a banana.
Leonie's Gardening Tips - In Darwin, Leonie Norrington demonstrates her top
tips to save you time and money in the garden.
Creating Begonias - Colin Campbell meets a woman in Central Qld with a passion
for growing and propagating Begonias.
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**THE GARDENING AUSTRALIA EXPO IN BRISBANE IS ON THIS FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY**
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 – May 2009 Issue Out Now
TRUTH ABOUT TERMITES Don't miss the essential guide to identifying termites
and the top tips on prevention and control. DENNIS CRAWFORD explains in
detail how termite colonies are formed and the important role they play in
the ecosystem.
50 WAYS TO RECYCLE AND SAVE MONEY In a period where most of us are pinching
our pennies, there's no better time to be frugal and environmentally savvy.
Be sure to read the 5-page special filled with practical ideas on how to
save money in the garden by recycling creatively.
COOL-CLIMATE GREVILLEAS ANGUS STEWART discovers a host of stunning
frost-tolerant grevilleas that are suitable for gardeners living in cooler
climates.
DESIGNING WITH BULBS For masses of colour in the garden, now is the time
to plant spring-flowering bulbs. Whether you're designing a formal garden or
contemplating a wild meadow effect, JENNIFER STACKHOUSE shows you how a little
planning can bring out the best in your plants.
GROWING RHUBARB MAGGIE BEER tells how old-fashioned rhubarb is making a
comeback in gardens and on menus, and shares a few invaluable tips on using
rhubarb, leaves and all.
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
• All about brassicas • What to plant and harvest now • Rare autumn bulbs
• Bush tucker, gourmet plants to grow in your backyard • Keeping cockatoos as pets
• Identify garden pests with a handy cut-out-and-keep info card
• Meet one of the country's smallest marsupials, the common planigale.
