Next on: Tonight 7.30pm, Rpt Sunday 1.30pm on ABC + iview | | | | |
| | Costa Georgiadis rescues some sick-looking indoor plants, Jane Edmanson discovers the many benefits of salvias, Millie Ross shows how to keep worms happy, and we meet our new guest presenter, permaculturist Hannah Maloney. | | | | | |
| | | | Tonight 7.30pm on ABC + iview | | Millie shows you how to bring the worms to your yard – by demonstrating three different styles of worm farm | | | | | | | | | | Fact Sheet | | Jerry uses a range of techniques to prevent his soil from becoming hydrophobic and repelling water during periods of dry weather, focusing on soil improvement. | | | | | | | | |
| | ARE YOU A GARDENER IN YOUR 30’s? (OR 20's!) | | ……then we want to hear from you! Send in some photos and tell us what you’re up to in the garden, what you’re growing indoors and what you love about gardening – no matter if you live on a farm or garden on a balcony or windowsill! You can submit your photos and tell us a little bit about yourself here at Your Place on the website. It’s easy to join the online community and start sharing your passion for gardening with other ‘dirty at thirty’ gardeners! We can’t wait to hear from you. And who knows…you might just end up on the show! | | | | | |
What to plant this weekend | | Tropical Climate Zone - Beetroot
- Capsicum
- Chives
- Tomatoes
Subtropical Climate Zone - Beans (Climbing and Bush)
- Leeks
- Onion
- Sweet Corn
Arid Climate Zone - Carrots
- Lettuce
- Pumpkin
- Shallots
Temperate Climate Zone - Brussels Sprouts
- Cucumber
- Onion
- Radish
Cool Climate Zone - Chilli
- Leeks
- Potatoes
- Turnips / Swedes
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Jobs for the weekend | | Cool Climate Zone - Plant Chinese cabbage and broccoli
- Apply Epsom salts
- Plant leeks and spring onions
Subtropical Climate Zone - Add lime or dolomite to soil for peas
- Plant Okra
- Disbud camellias
Arid Climate Zone - Plant turnips, onions and swedes
- Last chance to sow beans
- Sow rockmelons
Temperate Climate Zone - Sow chop suey greens
- Prune raspberries
- Take semi hardwood cuttings
Tropical Climate Zone - Harvest stems and leaves of taro
- Pick sweet potato leaves
- Plant black salsify
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Catch up on ABC iview | | Never miss a gardening moment! | | | | | | | | | |