‘If you’re going to grow any vegie at home, it makes sense to start with tomatoes.’ Josh

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Welcome to the Gardening Australia Newsletter: 24/10/2014

Coming Up This Week

Coming Up This Week

Prince Alfred Park - Friends and Foes - Crazy for Tomatoes - A New Lease on Life - Gardening on the Edge


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ABC TV: Saturday 25 October 2014, 6:30pm and Sunday 26 October 2014, 1:00pm

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Crazy for Tomatoes

Crazy for Tomatoes
25/10/2014
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A New Lease on Life

A New Lease on Life
Presenter: Jane Edmanson, 25/10/2014
Jane visits a heritage conservatory in a public park that's home to a vast collection of stunning species orchids
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Weekly Gardening Action Plan

Weekly Gardening Action Plan

Many ornamental plants are suffering in the temperamental spring weather - here's how to give them the TLC they need.

Tropical Zone
Sunburn is becoming more of an issue, but can easily be managed with this quick and easy structure: Building a Shadehouse Fact Sheet

Subtropical Zone
As the weather warms up, caterpillars are starting to nibble at ornamental and edible foliage - this weekend Jerry finds out how to deal with the foes and keep the friends: Coming Up This Week

Temperate Zone
Storms have damaged gardens across the region, but you can help your plants recover: A Plant Revival Fact Sheet

Arid Zone
Cold nights are still around, burning off plants' tips - keep them sheltered with a home-made plant guard until the temperature evens out: The Patch - Frost Protection Fact Sheet

Cool Zone
Some cool-climate roses are being burnt by a combination of sun and wind. It's not too much of a worry though because they'll grow out of it, but we'd suggest avoiding watering the flowers and foliage: Summer Rose Care


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

Gardening Events Diary

Gardening Events Diary

The ABC's 'Big Diary' will be closing on 27th October, but fear not! The Gardening Australia Events Diary is still here and it's packed with gardening events from all over the country!

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