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***This Week - On our final show for 2011, Jane meets an inspirational gardener who grows food for those in need + More***

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Welcome to the Gardening Australia Newsletter: 10/11/2011 Coming Up This Week Growing for the Mission - A Family Backyard Final - Seedling Production - Gardening in a New Climate Read more ABC 1: Saturday 12 November 2011, 6:30pm Watch a Story Growing for the Mission 12/11/2011 Preview a Story from the Upcoming Show Watch video Find a Fact Sheet Seedling Production Presenter: Jerry Coleby-Williams, 12/11/2011 Jerry Coleby-Williams visits a seedling nursery to find out how they grow them to perfection 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. Gardening Australia Forum Got a gardening question? Why not go to our forum where you can talk to other keen gardeners, share ideas, help others or just share your passion for plants. Join the conversation Organic Gardener - Herbs and Spices NEW ORGANIC GARDENER HERBS AND SPICES - Essential Guide OUT NOW! Fragrant, flavour-packed, organic herbs and spices can be easily grown and used at home with a little help from the Organic Gardener Essential Guide. The fourth in the popular Essential Guide series, Herbs and Spices brings together some of Australia's best gardening writers in one volume. Inside you'll find expert advice on setting up your garden, 50+ growing guides, from aloe vera to winter savory, how to propagate, how to grow herbs to beat garden households pests, how to use herbs and spices to boost your health and some great ideas for the kitchen. Available Now from ABC Shops, ABC Centres and ABC Online Organic Gardener Website Watch Seasons Greetings to All Our Viewers LAST NEWSLETTER FOR 2011 This will be the final newsletter for 2011 and so, on behalf of all the team at Gardening Australia, we'd like to wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and New Year. Gardening Australia will be back again next year. In the meantime, you can access The Vegie Guide on our website any time, as well previous programs, stories, Factsheets, How-To Sheets plus loads more gardening advice and information. You can also join us on Twitter to receive gardening tips and news throughout the summer period. So until then, take care and enjoy your garden! The Gardening Australia Team Gardening Australia - gardening for you, gardening for the planet © 2011 ABC | Privacy Policy | ABC Gardening Australia Home | Manage newsletter subscription

***This Week: Josh shows how to get your garden ready for summer, Jane showcases the amazing Tulip + More***

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Welcome to the Gardening Australia Newsletter: 3/11/2011 Coming Up This Week Irrigation Maintenance - Lyn and Bill's Garden - The Vegie Patch - Bringing the Outide Inside - Planting for Summer - Tulips Read more ABC 1: Saturday 5 November 2011, 6:30pm Watch a Story The Vegie Patch - Crop Protection 05/11/2011 Preview a Story from the Upcoming Show Watch video Find a Fact Sheet Bringing the Outside Inside Presenter: Colin Campbell, 05/11/2011 Colin Campbell visits a gardener who loves plants so much that he has made a garden inside his house as well as out 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. Gardening Australia Forum Got a gardening question? Why not go to our forum where you can talk to other keen gardeners, share ideas, help others or just share your passion for plants. Join the conversation Win a Copy of the 2012 Organic Gardener Calendar A YEAR OF ORGANIC GROWING The 2012 Organic Gardener Calendar is available on 4 November 2011, featuring luscious colour photographs of plants and produce, plus great organic tips. For your chance to win a 2012 ABC Organic Gardener Calendar, please tell us, in 25 words or less, your favourite organic gardening tip. There are 5 copies of this fantastic guide to be won. Email your entry to: organicgardener@your.abc.net.au Enter now Terms and Conditions Entry is only open to residents of Australia who enter the ABC Commercial promotion between 3/11/2011 00:01 AEST and 9/11/2011 23:59 AEST. Only one entry permitted per person. Entrants must submit their "favourite organic gardening tip." The best 5 answers from all entries received during the promotional period will receive a copy of the ABC Organic Gardener Calendar (5 to be won.) Finalists will be notified by email during November 2011. Total prize pool is valued at $74.75... Prizes are not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash. The Promoter is ABC Commercial Gardening Australia - gardening for you, gardening for the planet © 2011 ABC | Privacy Policy | ABC Gardening Australia Home | Manage newsletter subscription

***This Week - Sophie looks at how Australian natives can be used to create traditional style gardens, Clarence visits 'The Towra Team' + More***

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Welcome to the Gardening Australia Newsletter: 27/10/2011 Coming Up This Week On the Verge - The Towra Team - A Native Garden Showcase - Growing Succulents - A Spiritual Garden Read more ABC 1: Saturday 29 October 2011, 6:30pm Watch a Story The Towra Team 29/10/2011 Preview a Story from the Upcoming Show Watch video Find a Fact Sheet 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 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. Gardening Australia Forum Got a gardening question? Why not go to our forum where you can talk to other keen gardeners, share ideas, help others or just share your passion for plants. Join the conversation 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 Gardening Australia - gardening for you, gardening for the planet © 2011 ABC | Privacy Policy | ABC Gardening Australia Home | Manage newsletter subscription

***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 Daniel's Inspiration - Designing for a Family - The Vegie Patch - Choosing Mulch - The Purple House Read more ABC 1: Saturday 22 October 2011, 6:30pm Watch a Story Daniel's Inspiration 22/10/2011 Preview a Story from the Upcoming Show Watch video Find a Fact Sheet 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 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. Gardening Australia Forum Got a gardening question? Why not go to our forum where you can talk to other keen gardeners, share ideas, help others or just share your passion for plants. Join the conversation 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 Watch 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 Gardening Australia - gardening for you, gardening for the planet © 2011 ABC | Privacy Policy | ABC Gardening Australia Home | Manage newsletter subscription

***This Week - Tino gives some handy tips on growing tomatoes, Jane shows her favourite plants to grow for cut flowers + More***

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Welcome to the Gardening Australia Newsletter: 13/10/2011 Coming Up This Week Plants for Picking - Filled with Foliage - The Vegie Patch - The Vegie Guide - For the Love of Clivias - WA Wildflowers Read more ABC 1: Saturday 15 October 2011, 6:30pm Watch a Story For the Love of Clivias 15/10/2011 Preview a Story from the Upcoming Show Watch video Find a Fact Sheet 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 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. Gardening Australia Forum Got a gardening question? Why not go to our forum where you can talk to other keen gardeners, share ideas, help others or just share your passion for plants. Join the conversation 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 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 Gardening Australia - gardening for you, gardening for the planet © 2011 ABC | Privacy Policy | ABC Gardening Australia Home | Manage newsletter subscription