Jane shows you how to combat the dreaded indoor plant pest – the fungus gnat!

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Next on: Tonight 7.30pm, Rpt Sunday 1.30pm on ABC + iview   Coming up   Jane Edmanson rids her plants of fungus gnats, Josh Byrne explores bushland in Kalgoorlie, Sophie Thomson visits a farm putting community first and Jerry visits an arboretum in Brisbane that is home to some exceptional native trees   WATCH NOW     Video preview   Tonight 7.30pm on ABC + iview   Jane shares her favourite tips and techniques for getting rid of an unwelcome house guest, fungus gnats..   Find out more       Factsheet Highlight   Fact Sheet   Jerry visits Brisbane’s unique arboretum with some exceptional native trees     Read more         Gardening Australia Weekly Quiz What is the world's most consumed fruit? (Not counting tomatoes!!) A) Apples    B) Bananas   C) Lemons Answers to last week's question: Q: Which plant does black tea come from? A: Camellia sinensis      What to plant this weekend   Tropical Climate Zone Chilli Cucumber Eggplant Lettuce  Subtropical Climate Zone Endive Malabar Greens Parsnip Silverbeet Arid Climate Zone Asparagus Garlic Lettuce Peas / Snow Peas Temperate Climate Zone Kohlrabi Mustard Greens Parsnip Radish Cool Climate Zone Artichoke (Jerusalem) Broad Beans Celeriac Peas   Jobs for the weekend   Cool Temperature Cool temperate gardeners, it’s a great idea to provide young and newly planted trees and shrubs with some protection from damaging winter winds using a simple shadecloth screen. Western Victorian traditional owners the Jardwadjali and Djab Wurrung refer to this time of year as Chinnup – season of cockatoos, wildflowers and cool weather. Rug up and keep your eyes and ears peeled! If you’ve been keeping warm with an open fire this winter, you’ll have some ash and charcoal needing a home. Charcoal can be crushed and added to soil, while small amounts of ash can go into your compost Warm Temperature  In warm temperate gardens, bearded irises will appreciate a good feed with an organically based fertiliser, like blood and bone. This will give them all the tucker they need to rocket into spring. It’s coming into camellia flowering time, so if you’ve got some of these gorgeous gals in pots, make sure you keep the water up to them to ensure an amazing August! If cool winter weather has you craving comfort food, there’s no better than home-grown shallots. Ready to sow now, true shallots (Allium oschaninii) are full-on flavourful, and ideal for casseroles and stews. Subtropical Subtropical gardeners, it’s time to tulip! Select a spot where they receive morning sunshine, pop them about 15cm deep and you’ll be set for strong plants and a stunning floral show. Check citrus trees for swellings on young branches and stems - the signs of gall wasp. Using a sharp knife, slice open one side of these galls to kill the wasp larvae before they hatch in spring. Passionfruit vines are heavy feeders, and will gobble up any goodness you can give them, so treat them to a smorgasbord of seaweed solution and compost this weekend.  Tropics In the tropics, save some space for a Sudachi (Citrus medica). These sour citrus are commonly used as a vinegar substitute and garnish in Japan, and are proven performers in home gardens. If your beautiful bougainvillea has finished flowering, now’s the time to give it a haircut. Bouganvilleas flower on new growth, so a tidy and trim now will see stunning show in no time The Lotus Lily (Nelumbo nucifera) are in flower now. Called Dambilinggwa   by the Gulumoerrgin Larrakia people of Darwin and surrounds, the fragrant blooms of this edible aquatic open in the morning, and close at night. Arid Zones Arid zone gardeners, if your garden wants winter colour, why not whack in a Correa or two? These tough native shrubs are sure to brighten up your world with their wonderful winter flowers. For those with a collection of indoor plants, it’s time for their annual check-up. Look for signs of scale, mealy bug and mites, and show your plants some TLC to help them out. Fried, mashed or baked, who doesn’t love a spud? It’s a great time to plant your own potato patch, so grab some certified seed potatoes from your local nursery, and you’re good to grow!   Catch up on ABC iview   Never miss a gardening moment!   Watch more     Subscribe     Follow Us     The ABC sent this message to garden336.tool@blogger.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC. Any personal details and data acquired by the ABC from your participation in any ABC Online Services will be used only in accordance with the ABC's Privacy Policy.     © 2019 Australian Broadcasting Corporation ABC, ABN 52 429 278 345. 700 Harris St Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia.   Unsubscribe from this eNewsletter | Discover other email newsletters | Privacy

Worm Farms 101, small-sized conifers, growing pepper berries and more!

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Next on: Tonight 7.30pm, Rpt Sunday 1.30pm on ABC + iview   Coming up   Costa visits a thrifty workspace garden, Clarence visits an urban farm growing food and jobs, Sophie explores pint sized conifers and Jane shows how to care for your worm farm all year long!.   WATCH NOW     Video Preview   Tonight 7.30pm on ABC + iview   Jane shows us how to keep a worm farm in tip-top shape all year round   Find out more       Factsheet Highlight   Fact Sheet   Sophie visits the Mt Lofty botanical gardens to explore small conifers for the home garden     Read more         Gardening Australia Weekly Quiz Q. Which plant does black tea come from? A) Tea Tree - Melaleuca alternifolia      B) Camellia sinensis      C) Teaonios longfolia Answer to last week's question: Q. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Bryophytes? A. Flowers annually     What to plant this weekend   Tropical Climate Zone Carrots Coriander Garlic Oregano  Subtropical Climate Zone Beetroot Kale / Collards Mustard Greens Silverbeet  Arid Climate Zone Artichoke (Globe) Capsicum Lettuce Spring Onions  Temperate Climate Zone Artichoke (Jerusalem) Endive Onion Shallots Cool Climate Zone Broccoli Chicory Garlic Spinach   Jobs for the weekend   Cool Climate Cool temperate gardeners, it’s time to think tomatoes! Prepare a tomato bed by adding chook poo and organic compost to the soil, watering and mulching with straw – it’ll be singing by spring! Love them or loathe them, there’s no denying that turnips are quick and easy to grow. These roots are ready to roll at this time of year, and can be harvested in as little as seven weeks. Daffodils and jonquils have well and truly started flowering, so don’t forget to cut a few and bring them inside to enjoy…. just leave enough behind for the bees and bugs! Warm Temperate In warm temperate gardens, winter winds often result in snapped and damaged branches. Head outside this weekend to tidy up and prune any ragged branches, wounds and wind damage. Green manures that are good to go now include chickpeas and lab lab. Sow thickly and dig into the soil before they flower or seed to add life and nutrients to a tired, dormant vegie bed. To give peas a chance, make sure you’re harvesting your peas daily, as it promotes further pea production and prolongs your harvest. Subtropical Subtropical gardeners, if you love Creole, Middle Eastern or Asian dishes, plant out some Okra. Quick growing, attractive shrubs, their distinctive pods can be ready to pick in just 12 weeks. As the weather warms, so too does the population of pests in the patch. Keep an eye out for possible infestations, clean up fallen fruits and foliage and net vulnerable plants. Give your flowering hedges, like Murraya and Syzygium a haircut this weekend. Hedges will benefit from a prune now, as it helps them to hold their shape through the growing period. Tropics In the tropics, add some punch to your plot with horseradish (Amoracia rusticanai) - a little bit of root goes a LONG way in a dish. Ready to plant now, it can be a little invasive, so pop it in a pot. While removing winter crops and prepping for spring, do a pH test of your garden soil to see where it’s at. Soil pH can impact how your vegies grow, so it’s always best to test and rectify before you plant. Jackfruits (Artocarpus heterophyllus) are ripening now. Harvest when young for a carbohydrate hit, or allow fruit to ripen on the tree until it smells divine for a sweet, tasty treat. Arid Zones Arid zone gardeners, if you love the turf between your toes but hate the prickles, it’s time to banish the bindii. This cool-season weed must be whacked in winter, before it sets seed and ruins summer. Mint is good to plant up now, so pop a couple into pots at your place. Mint is tough, loves full sun, is fast growing and versatile. Regular watering and harvesting will keep mint bushy and beautiful. In inland Australia, sowing summer vegies like capsicum, eggplant and tomatoes now will help gardeners harvest a great crop,  before the intense heat of an early summer slows fruit set.   Catch up on ABC iview   Never miss a gardening moment!   Watch more     Subscribe     Follow Us     The ABC sent this message to garden336.tool@blogger.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC. Any personal details and data acquired by the ABC from your participation in any ABC Online Services will be used only in accordance with the ABC's Privacy Policy.     © 2019 Australian Broadcasting Corporation ABC, ABN 52 429 278 345. 700 Harris St Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia.   Unsubscribe from this eNewsletter | Discover other email newsletters | Privacy