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Welcome to the Gardening Australia Newsletter: 17/10/2014

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Manure Matters - Taking in the View - Peas and Yams - Flowering Hedges - A Drop of the Good Stuff - A Compulsive Collector


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ABC TV: Saturday 18 October 2014, 6:30pm and Sunday 19 October 2014, 1:00pm

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Taking in the View

Taking in the View
Presenter: Costa Georgiadis, 18/10/2014
Costa visits a garden designed to take advantage of a magnificent view of Sydney's Pittwater region
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Weekly Gardening Action Plan

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Spring brings plenty of joy to gardeners, but also many problems. Here's how to deal with some of the most common.

Tropical Zone
Why are my vegies turning powdery and grey? Fungal disease affects lots of tropical crops, especially cucurbits like melons, pumpkins and cucumbers. Here's how to combat all sorts of fungal diseases on vegies, fruit or flowers: Black Spot Control Fact Sheet

Subtropical Zone
Why are my passionfruit dropping their fruit too early? Erratic weather is one cause, altering soil temperature and moisture levels. Here are some passionfruit cultivation tips: Planting Passionfruit Fact Sheet

Temperate Zone
Why are my early tomatoes and zucchini going brown? Usually it's blossom-end rot, which affects other plants as well. Here's how to deal with it: Ask It/Solve It

Arid Zone
Why are my citrus' leaves turning yellow? Lemons and other citrus can easily run out of nutrients, especially in sandy soils or when grown in pots. Here's a great boost: Citrus Maintenance Fact Sheet

Cool Zone
Why aren't my bulbs flowering this year? After a few years, some bulbs can become too congested to flower. Here's what to do about it: Daffodils Fact Sheet


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FRAGRANT FOLIAGE
If you love heady aromas in the garden, it pays to think beyond flowers. The leaves of many plants are imbued with scents that just need to be crushed or brushed past to drift into the air. We give a rundown of the some of the best ones to use.

THE KINDEST CUT
Pruning is all part of garden maintenance and done at the right time in the correct way it can really revitalise your garden. Our guide explains the different tasks, such as tip-pruning and deadheading. And before you get your secateurs out, see our section on when to prune.

FLOWERS FOR YOUR FORK
It's become the in thing for cafes to garnish food with edible blooms and there are plenty of reasons to grow flowers for your plate at home. We have lots of great ideas for what to grow and how to use them in the kitchen.

MOUTH-WATERING MANGOES
If you live in a frost-free location, now is the perfect time to plant a mango tree. Since it takes a few years to produce, use store-bought mangoes to whip up one of our innovative dishes, such as the to-die-for dessert, mangomisu.

ANIMAL IMITATORS
From a lyrebird that can mimic a chainsaw, (watch here) a hoverfly that looks like a wasp or a stick insect that looks like a twig, the natural world is full of masters of disguise. We explore why they do it and find out some quirky techniques.

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

  • Gardener of the Year finalists revealed
  • How to grow celery in your backyard
  • Jobs to do in the garden this month
  • Quick buyers' guide to barbecues
  • Take a trip from Townsville to Cairns
  • Your garden problems sorted



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