As autumn arrives the shadows gradually grow longer, and here at the Harvest Club we are looking for new plants that need less sunlight and brighten up even shady areas. Our friends at Nurseries online have some fabulous tips on plants that thrive in the shade that you can cultivate in even the smallest of gardens.
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Meredith Kirton’s favourite Australian botanical gardens
Written by Meredith Kirton on 3rd April 2012
Read moreAustralia boasts some truly magnificent Botanic Gardens, and it was in fact the Sydney Botanic Garden that inspired and nurtured my love of horticulture. As a very young child we occasionally picnicked by the famous palm grove and I still have vivid memories of playing hide and seek in the grove, with the fronds casting green light everywhere and the sense of wonder of looking up into that canopy.
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Gardens of the World: A gentle stroll
Tuesday, 3rd April 2012
Read moreJapanese gardens are world famous for their beauty and serenity, and no more than in autumn, when the leaves on the Japanese maples turn, changing from orange to a vivid red. Helen Young, gardening expert from Australian House & Garden, visited Japan’s Ritsurin Garden, on the island of Shikoku, and found a park of such refined beauty that visitors wander through it in silent reverence.
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Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show Wrap Up from Meredith Kirton
Written by Meredith Kirton on 3rd April 2012
Read moreEach year the Melbourne International Flower and Garden show provides thousands of visitors to the show with an opportunity to taste, see, smell and hear about the best in the gardening world Australia has to offer.
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Orchards and Nutteries with Meredith
Written by Meredith Kirton on 15th February 2012
Read moreThe best way to get the freshest produce is to grow it yourself! You may have tried a small vegie garden, but what about fruit and nuts? Meredith shares some tips on how you can establish fruit and nut trees in your garden. They may take a while to grow, but the rewards are worth it!
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Revealed… the seven category winners in the Australian House & Garden Garden of the Year competition!
Wednesday, 15th February 2012
Read moreCongratulations to the many passionate gardeners who entered the H&G Garden of the Year competition. We were inspired and delighted by the high calibre of entries from all over the country and the contest was tough!
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Australian House & Garden Garden of the Year Entrants
Wednesday, 15th February 2012
Read moreThe Finalists in the Australian House & Garden Garden of the Year competition, proudly sponsored by Lindeman’s, will soon be revealed and from the plethora of fabulous entries it is apparent that there’s a wealth of amazing gardening talent in this country. Meanwhile, here are two more entries that caught the eye of the judges.
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Christmas Garden Ideas
Written by Meredith Kirton on 12th December 2011
Read moreWe don’t often associate being in the garden with the festive season, but there are plenty of ways you can incorporate beautiful flowers and plants into your Christmas celebrations. From temporary Christmas decorations to more established seasonal garden features, Meredith Kirton gives us a few ideas on how to make the most out of flora for your Christmas festivities.
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Garden makeovers can make the perfect gift
Written by Meredith Kirton on 12th December 2011
Read moreStumped on what to buy for your loved ones this Christmas? A mini makeover for your house or garden could be just the thing! Meredith runs through a few tricks you can use to refresh your patio, porch, or even just a kitchen window sill.
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Old Husband’s Tale – Proteas
Wednesday, 23rd November 2011
Read moreMany Australian gardeners think that Proteas are a native Australian plant. In fact, this striking flowering plant is from South Africa, where they enjoy a similar climate to Australia. This month, one of our favourite gardening magazines Burke’s Backyard helps us to dispel the myth and understand this beautiful plant’s true origin.