Gardening News
19 Jun 2013
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As the season changes from one to another it signals time to start thinking about refreshing and replenishing existing rose beds and planting new ones. New season roses begin appearing in the garden stores in May and will be around until the...
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19 Jun 2013
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Following our call in the first June Tui Time newsletter for projects and tips to keep your fellow gardeners inspired over the cooler months, we received this pallet project from Gary, one of the Tui Time members.
Gary has created this herb...
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3 Jun 2013
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Registrations for the 2013 Tui School Garden Challenge open on the 29th of July – spread the word to your local pre-schools, primary schools and intermediates so they can get involved!
The TSGC is an annual competition to find the best school...
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20 May 2013
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There is no question that fresh is best. We have put together a list of 'cool campaigners' – edible crops to sow and plant now, and some tips for growing them successfully!
4 Tips for Successful Winter Veges:
Tuck them up: anything planted...
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6 May 2013
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Tips and tricks to growing food inside all year round.
If outdoor space is lacking or the elements make outdoor gardening difficult, don’t let your gardening efforts be deterred! Numerous crops do grow indoors and with a little understanding...
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22 Apr 2013
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Many gardens have a shady spot, where the sun doesn’t seep or delve into. In some cases this can be a challenge for gardeners, however there are a number of crops that will thrive and produce a decent harvest in these areas.
First and foremost...
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22 Apr 2013
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With much of the country getting a significant amount of rainfall over the weekend, there will be lots of activity in newly-dampened soil in your garden – and not all of it good!
Watch out for the following:
Slugs and snails
Will be hard at...
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8 Apr 2013
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I know I cling on to summer for much longer than I should. While others have their gardens dug over and brassicas planted for winter, I am still allowing basil, capsicums, eggplant and tomatoes a free run.
It does mean I will have a gap in...
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8 Apr 2013
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If it's flower power that you have a hankering for, then the 2013 Melbourne international flower show is where you needed to be. There were over 400 floral exhibits housed in The Royal Exhibition Building, and the displays were manicured,...
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25 Mar 2013
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As one tremendously hot season comes to an end, the cooler nights and morning dews will signal autumn is here. Now is the time to replenish garden beds and pots and replant new season’s vegetables, seeds and herbs to enjoy in autumn and winter...
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