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Welcome to the Gardening Australia Newsletter: 27/10/2011

Coming Up This Week

Coming Up This Week

On the Verge - The Towra Team - A Native Garden Showcase - Growing Succulents - A Spiritual Garden
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ABC 1: Saturday 29 October 2011, 6:30pm

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The Towra Team

The Towra Team
29/10/2011
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Creating With Natives

Creating With Natives
Presenter: Sophie Thomson, 29/10/2011
Sophie Thomson explores The Adelaide Botanic Gardens to show how Australian plants can be used to create a range of traditional garden styles
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The Vegie Guide - November

The Vegie Guide - November

WHAT TO PLANT IN YOUR VEGIE PATCH

Tropical Zone

  • Beans - Climbing and Bush
  • Sweet Corn
  • Lemongrass

Subtropical Zone

  • Oregano
  • Carrots
  • Rockmelon

Arid Zone

  • Radish
  • Tomatoes
  • Celery

Temperate Zone

  • Coriander
  • Asparagus
  • Kale

Cool Zone

  • Sunflower
  • Leeks
  • Florence Fennel



For more planting options as well as detailed growing information, please visit The Vegie Guide



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***This Week - Tino puts in some summer crops, Angus explains the differences between mulches + More***

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Welcome to the Gardening Australia Newsletter: 20/10/2011

Coming Up This Week

Coming Up This Week

Daniel's Inspiration - Designing for a Family - The Vegie Patch - Choosing Mulch - The Purple House
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ABC 1: Saturday 22 October 2011, 6:30pm

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Daniel's Inspiration

Daniel's Inspiration
22/10/2011
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The Vegie Patch - Capsicums, Chillies and Beans

The Vegie Patch - Capsicums, Chillies and Beans
Presenter: Tino Carnevale, 22/10/2011
Tino Carnevale plants some of his favourite summer crops capsicum, chillies and beans
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Gardening Australia Magazine

Gardening Australia Magazine

NOVEMBER ISSUE AVAILABLE NOW

OUT NOW HAPPY BIRTHDAY! ABC Gardening Australia Magazine is turning 20!

THE ORGANIC PRINCE For more than 25 years, HRH The Prince of Wales has put his organic principles into practice in his ground-breaking garden at Highgrove in the UK. Discover why he believes staying connected with nature through the garden is so important.

VEGETABLE ORCHESTRA Imagine a night out at a concert hall where the musicians play carrot clarinets, leek violins, pumpkin drums or even celery guitars. This is exactly what the Austrian Vegetable Orchestra do each time they perform. Find out more and learn how to make your very own carrot clarinet.

20 YEARS - A RETROSPECTIVE Read a snapshot of our world in 1991 - the year ABC Gardening Australia magazine was born, then turn the page to take a sneak peek into the lives of some of our presenters.

COOKING WITH MAGGIE BEER Peas are one of the greatest culinary delights when picked and eaten fresh from the vine. Discover celebrity cook Maggie Beer's secrets to growing sweet-tasting peas and some of her mouth-watering recipes.

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE* Tour a bush medicine garden in Alice Springs * Now is the time to prepare for the long, hot summer ahead. Follow Josh Byrne's advice on what to do in the garden * Learn to overcome the difficulties of gardening on a sloping site * Be inspired by three nutritionists who have taken up the challenge of reducing their household waste

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GA Magazine 20th Birthday Party - Sydney

GA Magazine 20th Birthday Party - Sydney

HAPPY 20TH BIRTHDAY!

Gardening Australia Magazine turns 20 and everyone's invited to the birthday party!

  • Where ABC Ultimo, 700 Harris Street, Sydney
  • When Friday November 4, 2011
  • Time 4 - 6pm
  • Cost $50 per head. Wine, canapes and birthday cake will be served
  • Bookings To buy tickets call 1300 438 849. Bookings are essential



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Welcome to the Gardening Australia Newsletter: 13/10/2011

Coming Up This Week

Coming Up This Week

Plants for Picking - Filled with Foliage - The Vegie Patch - The Vegie Guide - For the Love of Clivias - WA Wildflowers
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ABC 1: Saturday 15 October 2011, 6:30pm

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For the Love of Clivias

For the Love of Clivias
15/10/2011
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The Vegie Patch - Growing Tomatoes

The Vegie Patch - Growing Tomatoes
Presenter: Tino Carnevale, 15/10/2011
Tino Carnevale shares his tips for growing tomatoes and checks in on his lettuce experiment
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Awards

Awards

2011 HMAA AWARDS

The Horticultural Media Association Awards were held on Monday in Sydney and we were major winners!

  • Best general story: ABC Gardening Australia - 'Horticultural Legends' - Jane Edmanson
  • Best technical story: ABC Gardening Australia - 'Seed Saving' - Jerry Coleby-Williams
  • Best environmental story: ABC Gardening Australia 'Josh's New Garden' - Josh Byrne
  • Best DVD: 'Edible Gardens'
  • Best Website: ABC Gardening Australia
  • Young Achiever Award: Tino Carnevale

The Vegie Guide - October

The Vegie Guide - October

WHAT TO PLANT IN YOUR VEGIE PATCH

Tropical Zone

  • Chilli
  • Lettuce
  • Eggplant

Subtropical Zone

  • Basil
  • Silverbeet
  • Carrots

Arid Zone

  • Watermelon
  • Long Yam
  • Sweet Potato

Temperate Zone

  • Leeks
  • Garlic
  • Pak Choy/Bok Choy

Cool Zone

  • Eggplant
  • Rocket
  • Zucchini

For more planting options, as well as detailed growing information, please visit The Vegie Guide



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Welcome to the Gardening Australia Newsletter: 6/10/2011

Coming Up This Week

Coming Up This Week

Gardening for Community - Subtropical Spring Vegies - A Garden to Remember - Propagating Cuttings - Rhododendrons in Bloom
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ABC 1: Saturday 8 October 2011, 6:30pm

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08/10/2011
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Rhododendrons in Bloom

Rhododendrons in Bloom
Presenter: John Patrick, 08/10/2011
John Patrick visits the National Rhododendron Gardens in Olinda, to look at their spectacular display and pick a few favourites for the home garden
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Organic Gardener Magazine

Organic Gardener Magazine

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2011 ISSUE OUT NOW

In the latest issue of ABC Organic Gardener magazine, we offer expert advice on how to grow your own watermelons, rockmelons, zucchini and squash, 12 key questions on how to make good compost are answered, plus articles on ethical clothing, raising pigs and summer barbecue recipes.

Abundant Zucchini and Squash They may not always be the most popular plants in the vegie patch, but zucchini and squash are among the most productive, writes Justin Russell.

Choose your Melon Nothing signifies the taste of summer like a freshly cut, juicy melon. Annette McFarlane offers expert advice on how to grow your own heirloom watermelons and rockmelons.

Harvest: Nothing 'Beets' a Summer Barbie Phil Dudman and Julie Ray fire up the barbie to celebrate some delicious treats featuring just-picked beetroot. Plus, what to harvest now.

Pot Luck Short on space? Penny Woodward explains how to grow herbs in multi-pocket pots and planter bags.

Compost - Essential Questions Phil Dudman answers 12 key questions on how to make good compost.

Flower Power Jerry Coleby-Williams explains how an 'insectary' of flowers attracts beneficial insects to your garden that help control pests. Plus, seed-saving tips for lemons, avocados and passionfruit, and advice on essential jobs to do now.

Know Your Pest Natural solutions for two-spotted mite, plus profiles on two helpful insects - the green mantid and persimilis.

True Grist Nick Romanowski looks at harvesting and processing grain crops, while Megan Trousdale visits a biodynamic flour mill.

Organic Gardener is the trusted resource for those who want to tread lightly upon the earth, consume ethically and, most importantly, grow organically.

Also out now - Organic Gardener 2012 Calendar

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