Winter has arrived and gardens are transformed with the change of season. Deciduous Trees June is the month when deciduous plants shed their leaves and move into a dormant period in preparation for an explosion of growth and colour as the spring arrives. During this dormant time, garden centres in cooler regions receive a vast...Read More

Autumn is a fantastic time in the garden. In temperate areas of the country, April gardens are a delight as the beautiful display of foliage colour begins. In South Australia any risk of extreme heat is subsiding, and the cooler nights bring relief for gardens and gardeners alike. April is the perfect planting month. The...Read More

Welcome to March and the beginning of Autumn! It’s nature’s time for planting. As the Autumn rains begin, the warmth of the baking summer sun is retained in the soil thanks to the natural mulch created by the falling Autumn leaves. Milder temperatures and more reliable rainfall make Autumn gardening an absolute joy. Garden jobs...Read More

Summer is a vibrant time in the kitchen garden with an abundant harvest of all the warm season fruits, vegetables and herbs. We are enjoying incredibly fresh, healthy, flavour filled goodness of homegrown produce as delightful rewards for our efforts. February To Do List • Summer is the entertaining season and regular harvesting from the...Read More

Chillies are a fun crop to grow. They are very decorative and don’t take up a lot of space, so it’s easy to grow a selection of different varieties in a season. Chillies originated in South America, and have spread throughout the world in the last 500 years or so. They are now an integral...Read More

Callistemons or Bottlebrushes are one of the hardiest Australian native plants. The bright bottlebrush shaped flowers a very impressive part of the spring landscape and are a delight for native birds and bees. The original Callistemons available to gardeners were all bold red but flower colours now range from red to pink, mauve, cream and...Read More

Mothers bring us into the world. They nurture and care for us when we are young and new. Mother’s ensure that we have the nourishment needed to grow and develop. They are there for us and help us through the seasons of life. This is a lot like gardening. It is so rewarding for a...Read More

Hellebores are known as ‘Winter Roses’ although they are not related or even similar in growth habits to roses. Hellebores love the cooler weather and thrive in shaded locations. They are perfect to plant under trees or in areas of dappled shade in the garden. These wonderful plants have been bred and developed over recent...Read More

The Finger Lime (Citrus australasica) is an Australian native citrus that produces fruit with caviar-like pulp in bright colours. Flowers are produced in summer and autumn followed by the elongated fruit shaped like stumpy fingers. Fruits can be green, yellow, pink or bright red and are full of tiny beads filled with tangy citrus juice....Read More

There are hundreds of varieties of Camellias to add elegant style to your gardens and outdoor living spaces. These evergreen flowering shrubs produce beautiful blooms from early autumn through to early spring. Learn more about growing and caring for these wonderful plants. Position Camellias come in various species and cultivars. The most common types are Camellia...Read More