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09/08/2014
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Presenter: Tino Carnevale, 09/08/2014
Tino is using the vertical space in his garden to plant productive climbers, including passionfruit, kiwifruit and hops
Read more | Browse the Video Archive | | | There are three ways you can access Gardening Australia video: Streaming: Watch short clips of various segments online. Download: Manually download the complete episodes to your computer. Vodcast: Subscribe and have the complete episodes automatically downloaded to your computer. | Weekly Gardening Action Plan | | We get lots of inquiries about planting in shady spots in the garden. Here are some ideas:
Tropical Zone
Consider planting some bromeliads to give your garden bursts of colour from both the flowers and the foliage: A Potty Affair Fact Sheet Subtropical Zone
Dry shade is a common problem near fences and under raised houses like Queenslanders' - so here are Jerry's suggestions: Planting in Dry Shade Fact Sheet Temperate Zone
A number of orchids - both native and exotic - will tolerate high shade levels: Caring for Orchids Fact Sheet Arid Zone
In arid zones it's sometimes best to use potted plants in shady areas - and making your own self-watering pots for plants like ferns means you don't have to water every day to get lush growth: Self-watering Pots Fact Sheet Cool Zone
We've had a lot of interest in John's story on planting up pots for shady area - and he's got more shade-planting tips coming up this weekend: Coming Up
And if you want some ideas of what to plant in the vegie patch, don't forget to visit The Vegie Guide or Download the App | New Organic Gardener Issue Out Now! | |
Roll up your sleeves and get stuck into the September issue of ABC Organic Gardener magazine PATCH FROM SCRATCH 'Patch from Scratch' is our biggest-ever gardening competition and will see one lucky reader win a complete garden transformation. This fantastic prize includes consultation, design and plans for a permaculture garden along with raised garden beds, seedlings, seeds, fruit trees and organic soil, plus worm farm, hens, water tank and more!
DIY HOMESTEADING There's a new generation of crafters embracing the joys and benefits of 'granny' skills. Jacqueline Forster meets four creative women who share their inspiration and tips on making your own cold process soap, sourdough bread, crochet rugs and more!
HOT POTATOES! Spuds don't have to be grown underground. In fact, they are super easy to grow aboveground and there are plenty of benefits too, as Justin Russell reveals. Plus, a step-bystep guide to building your own potato cylinder. Meanwhile, Phil Dudman explains why sweet potatoes are a great match for warm climates and shares his expert advice for growing your own tasty tubers.
THE RESOURCEFUL GARDENER Linda Cockburn gets creative with some handy DIY gardening projects - from homemade paper seedling pots and bush pole trellises to decorative and delicious microgreens. While soil expert Tim Marshall unearths his secrets on how to age manure.
FERMENTATION REVIVAL We meet Sandor Katz, one of the faces of modern-day fermentation, and discover the history, health benefits and fabulous flavours of this age-old practice. Plus, Sandor's own recipe for fantastic and fail-proof sauerkraut.
SUCCESSION PLANTING Follow our tried-and-trusted guide to succession planting - it will streamline your growing, keep you in steady supply of fresh home-grown food and avoid gluts.
Plus - Silverbeet recipes
- Pest control tips
- Gardening jobs to do now
- Essential ingredients for a healthy hen diet
- Unusual oregano and marjoram, and more!
Organic Gardener Website | Win a Garden Makeover! | | Do you dream of turning your urban back (or front) yard into a sustainable, edible paradise but don't know where to start? Well dream no more.
'Patch from Scratch' is ABC Organic Gardener Magazines' biggest-ever gardening competition and will see one lucky reader win a complete garden transformation.
This fantastic prize includes consultation, design and plans for a permaculture garden along with raised garden beds, seedlings, seeds, fruit trees and organic soil, plus worm farm, hens, water tank and more!
For more information and details on how to enter, visit the Organic Gardener Website | | |
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