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Welcome to the Gardening Australia Newsletter: 25/07/2014

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The Patch Overview - Planting Roses - Horticultural Legends - The Patch - Old Friends


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Planting Roses

Planting Roses
Presenter: Sophie Thomson, 26/07/2014
Sophie plants some of her favourite climbing, shrub and miniature bare rooted roses for colour and fragrance
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Weekly Gardening Action Plan

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When there's not much in flower in the garden, it's great to have scent instead. Here are some of the more unusual herbs for your area:

Tropical Zone
Why not experiment with Moringa, also known as the drumstick or horseradish tree? Drumstick Tree Fact Sheet

Subtropical Zone
Some people think Korean Mint or Agastache rugosa smells like peppermint - others think it's a little like liquorice - but if neither of those appeal, there are many other cultivars you can try: Summer Colour Fact Sheet

Temperate Zone
If you like watercress and land cress, think about trying the cucumber-flavoured Lebanese cress, Aethionema cordifolium: Edible Aquatics Fact Sheet

Arid Zone
Consider expanding your chilli garden with unusual varieties like Hungarian Hot Wax, Cabai Burong or Fish Pepper: Chillies Fact Sheet

Cool Zone
There are many types of mint, but why stop at one? Try Egyptian, curly or native river mint: Hop Into It! Fact Sheet


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