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What to do in your edible garden in mid-late autumn | Fruit tree care, supporting pollinators & strawberries planting

Mulching fruit trees, growing strawberries from runners, supporting pollinators, pruning feijoas & checking over fruit trees.

Gillian Swinton ‘The Good life’ - Growing Garlic

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How to grow garlic | A homesteader’s guide to growing garlic

Gillian Swinton shares her tips for growing garlic as a self-sufficient crop. Words from her modern homesteading book: The Good Life.

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Plant buying guide | How to make the most of autumn plant sales

Autumn plant clearance sales are tempting, but it’s important to know which plants are a worthwhile investment, and which should be left on the shelf. Plus, learn how to transplant new plants for the best success!

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Everything you need to know about growing & caring for dahlias

Dahlia lovers, this one’s for you. A roundup of all of our top articles for growing, caring for and propagating dahlias.

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A dahlia grower’s autumn checklist | How to prolong dahlia flowers & prep tubers for next season

Everything you need to know to prolong your dahlia flower harvest and prep your tubers for next season.

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The pros & cons of keeping chickens in an urban backyard

We reckon keeping chickens is pretty rad: A little bit frugal, a little bit feral and a little bit fancy. Here are some pros (and cons) of keeping chickens in your garden, according to Phoebe Atkinson.

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Mid autumn gardening | A quick task rundown

A quick run down of tasks you need to focus on in the garden for early autumn.

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Sowing success | Autumn seed sowing tips

Learn how to sow hardy annuals in autumn with key tips on spacing, direct sowing vs. seed trays, and the best methods for growing sweet peas, sugar snaps and snow peas.

Autumn pears, by Mel Adams The Pollination Garden | Sage Journal

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March edible gardening | What to plant & harvest in early autumn

What edibles to plant & harvest in early autumn.

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The autumn overview | Autumn gardening

While the allure of knitwear and fireside evenings still seems far off, the shift in the seasons is upon us. With dropping temperatures and the return of the rain comes a whole new series of gardening tasks.

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Autumn seed sowing guide | Vegetables & flowers to sow in autumn

Seed sowing is one of the most important jobs in the autumn garden. It’s time to sow winter vegetables and hardy annual flowers. This autumn seed sowing guide outlines what to sow in your autumn garden and the methods you can use to guarantee successful germination.

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Cut & come again annual flowers to plant for autumn colour

A comprehensive guide on growing the best cut and come again flowers for autumn.

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Best growing advice of 2024 | Top 10 garden guides

A list of our most-read and best loved growing advice in 2024.

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February Gardening Guide — Late summer gardening

February is still an exciting and rewarding time for harvesting your summer edibles. Now's the time to start clearing out some of the overgrown jungle that was your summer crop, giving your veggie garden some space to get growing its autumn and winter crops. You can even start thinking about planting your spring bulbs!

Royal Botanical Gardens Victoria Melbourne

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Exploring Melbourne’s most beautiful gardens (and other stunning gardens around the world)

8 public gardens to visit in Melbourne, and beyond.

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How to grow & keep your sweet peas flowering all summer long

A guide to growing and retaining your sweet pea flowers all summer long

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How to transform your backyard into a space you’ll love

How to create a relaxing outdoor space in your own backyard

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Gifts for Gardeners: Gift guide for your favourite green thumb

We’ve curated a list of the best gifts for your green-thumbed friends and family members (or perhaps a wee treat for yourself!).

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How to create an edible garden | A Floral Feast

A guide to growing edible flowers, foliage, herbs and seeds. Written by Carolyn Dunster, A Floral Feast.

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How to create a pollinator-friendly garden

No matter the size of the garden, every gardener can contribute to successful pollination by providing important food sources and habitats for pollinators.

How to presprout & transplant dahlia tubers

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End-of-spring gardening guide | Step-by-step tips for essential spring garden tasks

End-of-spring gardening tips — How-to guides for direct sowing wildflower seeds, watering essentials for spring & summer, presprouting & transplanting dahlia tubers, dealing with slugs & snails, pruning & feeding citrus and taking cuttings of perennials. Written in partnership with Boring® Oat Milk.