Garden Clinic Blog

6 Plants for Autumn

Mature trees, sharp hedges and a passion for roses shape the unfolding beauty of Mittagong's Red Cow Farm. Here Ali Mentesh gives us 6 plants for autumn.

Picardy Garden Pea Risotto

One of my favourite gardens in Victoria is Picardy, a romantic French provincial style garden in the picturesque hills of Neerim. Marian and Bryce Somes had always been Francophiles - mad for French food, in love with the language - but it was a trip to France to celebrate a significant birthday year in 1986 that confirmed a passion for French style.

Know your indoor plants

Plants make indoor spaces beautiful and people happy. Here are a few easy-care options to start - or enlarge! - your indoor garden.

How to brew a Compost Tea

When I was a child all our neighbours and friends had a large tub - generally an old enamel washing machine tub - buried close to the vegetable garden. This was the ‘brew’ tub. Ingredients for the brew - compost, manures and seaweed - were widely discussed and benefits widely acclaimed. And it turns out these gardeners were onto something!

Meet Marianne Farrer, The Secret Garden and Nursery

The Secret Garden and Nursery is a not-for-profit community and therapy garden that allows variously abled people to work together in a beautiful space. It’s also a great local nursery, with plants at bargain prices.

Getting ready for Tomato Time

It's time to get ready for tomato planting. Autumn is the absolute best time of year to get prepared, feed the soil, prepare beds and growing structures and raise seeds to plant out as seedlings in spring

What's in the She'll be PINE-apples pack?

Renew or join the Garden Clinic at the Platinum level this weekend and you’ll receive two of Linda’s home-grown Pineapple tomato plants and a swag of products, like Neutrog’s Gyganic & Amgrow Seaweed concentrate.

Plus, everyone who joins or renews their membership this weekend goes into the draw to win a double pass to Wildwood Garden’s at Bilpin. We have 5 double passes to give away!

Meet the giant Camellia family

The camellia is the queen of winter, unrivalled for glamour, yet she is down to earth, easy to grow and long-lived especially when you treat her just right. With thousands of camellias to choose from there is one for every spot in your garden – including pots! Here we explain the different types and share some troubleshooting advice.

Roses at Red Cow Farm

Seduced by the colour, forms and perfumes of roses, Ali Mentesh has already collected some 200 to adorn the garden rooms at Red Cow Farm. Here Ali discusses the seven he chose to stand out.

Bugwatch: Aster Yellows

The Aster Yellows virus has recently been detected in NSW and Victorian gardens. Plants affected by this easily-transmitted virus should be disposed of, not composted. Here's how to recognise the symptoms.

BBM Youth Support Award for Horticulture

BBM Youth Support will this year offer two Youth Support Awards for Horticulture. It's time for the budding horticulturist in your life to get their application together and take advantage of this fantastic opportunity.

Garden News: Citrus Canker outbreak in WA

The National Nursery Industry Biosecurity Program Team have released a biosecurity advice update this month with regards to confirmed cases of Citrus Canker found on three properties in Western Australia

In The Garden This Week

What did we chat about on the radio this week? What pests & problems were solved? Here's the weekly radio round-up - the tips & topics of the week for total success in your garden with a healthy dose of flowers, vegies, new releases and inspiration. Tune in Monday to Friday on Talking Lifestyle from 12 noon to 1pm, and 2GB Saturday and Sunday mornings from 6 to 9am, an hour earlier in Queensland.

In the Garden This Week

What did we chat about on the radio this week? What pests & problems were solved? Here's the weekly radio round-up - the tips & topics of the week for total success in your garden with a healthy dose of flowers, vegies, new releases and inspiration. Tune in Monday to Friday on Talking Lifestyle from 12 noon to 1pm, and 2GB Saturday and Sunday mornings from 6 to 9am, an hour earlier in Queensland.

Be safe around lead

One heavy metal you don’t want in your life….LEAD. Watch Graham's lead safety video here, and keep your family safe from lead poisoning

In the Garden This Week

What did we chat about on the radio this week? What pests & problems were solved? Here's the weekly radio round-up - the tips & topics of the week for total success in your garden with a healthy dose of flowers, vegies, new releases and inspiration. Tune in Monday to Friday on Talking Lifestyle from 12 noon to 1pm, and 2GB Saturday and Sunday mornings from 6 to 9am, an hour earlier in Queensland.

In The Garden This Week

What did we chat about on the radio this week? What pests & problems were solved? Here's the weekly radio round-up - the tips & topics of the week for total success in your garden with a healthy dose of flowers, vegies, new releases and inspiration. Tune in Monday to Friday on Talking Lifestyle from 12 noon to 1pm, and 2GB Saturday and Sunday mornings from 6 to 9am, an hour earlier in Queensland.

In The Garden This Week

What did we chat about on the radio this week? What pests & problems were solved? Here's the weekly radio round-up - the tips & topics of the week for total success in your garden with a healthy dose of flowers, vegies, new releases and inspiration. Tune in Monday to Friday on Talking Lifestyle from 12 noon to 1pm, and 2GB Saturday and Sunday mornings from 6 to 9am, an hour earlier in Queensland.

In The Garden This Week

What did we chat about on the radio this week? What pests & problems were solved? Here's the weekly radio round-up - the tips & topics of the week for total success in your garden with a healthy dose of flowers, vegies, new releases and inspiration. Tune in Monday to Friday on Talking Lifestyle from 12 noon to 1pm, and 2GB Saturday and Sunday mornings from 6 to 9am, an hour earlier in Queensland.

In the Garden This Week

What did we chat about on the radio this week? What pests & problems were solved? Here's the weekly radio round-up - the tips & topics of the week for total success in your garden with a healthy dose of flowers, vegies, new releases and inspiration. Tune in Monday to Friday on Talking Lifestyle from 12 noon to 1pm, and 2GB Saturday and Sunday mornings from 6 to 9am. (1 hour earlier in Queensland)

In the Garden This Week

What did we chat about on the radio this week? What pests & problems were solved? Here's the weekly radio round-up - the tips & topics of the week for total success in your garden with a healthy dose of flowers, vegies, new releases and inspiration. Tune in Monday to Friday on Talking Lifestyle from 12 noon to 1pm, and 2GB Saturday and Sunday mornings from 6 to 9am. (1 hour earlier in Queensland)

In The Garden This Week

What did we chat about on the radio this week? What pests & problems were solved? Here's the weekly radio round-up - the tips & topics of the week for total success in your garden with a healthy dose of flowers, vegies, new releases and inspiration. Tune in Monday to Friday on Talking Lifestyle from 12 noon to 1pm, and 2GB Saturday and Sunday mornings from 6 to 9am. (1 hour earlier in Queensland)

In The Garden This Week

What did we chat about on the radio this week? What pests & problems were solved? Here's the weekly radio round-up - the tips & topics of the week for total success in your garden with a healthy dose of flowers, vegies, new releases and inspiration. Tune in Monday to Friday on Talking Lifestyle from 12 noon to 1pm, and 2GB Saturday and Sunday mornings from 6 to 9am. (1 hour earlier in Queensland)

In The Garden This Week

What did we chat about on the radio this week? What pests & problems were solved? Here's the weekly radio round-up - the tips & topics of the week for total success in your garden with a healthy dose of flowers, vegies, new releases and inspiration. Tune in Monday to Friday on Talking Lifestyle from 12 noon to 1pm, and 2GB Saturday and Sunday mornings from 6 to 9am. (1 hour earlier in Queensland)

How to: colour shade

That tricky shady spot can be a highlight of the garden - if you choose the right plants. Here are a few ideas.

In the Garden This Week

What did we chat about on the radio this week? What pests & problems were solved? Here's the weekly radio round-up - the tips & topics of the week for total success in your garden with a healthy dose of flowers, vegies, new releases and inspiration. Tune in Monday to Friday on Talking Lifestyle from 12 noon to 1pm, and 2GB Saturday and Sunday mornings from 6 to 9am. (1 hour earlier in Queensland)

In the Garden This Week

What did we chat about on the radio this week? What pests & problems were solved? Here's the weekly radio round-up - the tips & topics of the week for total success in your garden with a healthy dose of flowers, vegies, new releases and inspiration. Tune in Monday to Friday on Talking Lifestyle from 12 noon to 1pm, and 2GB Saturday and Sunday mornings from 6 to 9am. (1 hour earlier in Queensland)

Know your: spring spires

Flowers that reach for the sky have a heavenly way of lifting a garden. Here are some of the best flower spires for gardens all around Australia.

How to: fix your tomatoes

Fresh, vine-ripened tomatoes are one of the great joys of summer. The best way to ensure that your tomato-growing experience delivers baskets of delicious fruit is to keep plants healthy.

In the Garden This Week

What did we chat about on the radio this week? What pests & problems were solved? Here's the weekly radio round-up - the tips & topics of the week for total success in your garden with a healthy dose of flowers, vegies, new releases and inspiration. Tune in Monday to Friday on Talking Lifestyle from 12 noon to 1pm, and 2GB Saturday and Sunday mornings from 6 to 9am.

Annie Smithers shows us how to roast a duck

When travellers on the Ross Garden Tours Victoria tour sat at Annie Smithers’ table and ate her roast duck salad there were two big questions: how did you do that; and can you do it for us again tomorrow! Here she reveals her secrets.

In the Garden This Week

What did we chat about on the radio this week? What pests & problems were solved? Here's the weekly radio round-up - the tips & topics of the week for total success in your garden with a healthy dose of flowers, vegies, new releases and inspiration. Tune in Monday to Friday on Talking Lifestyle from 12 noon to 1pm, and 2GB Saturday and Sunday mornings from 6 to 9am.

Star of the season: Acacia

Acacias are one of our most iconic Australian plants, giving us our national floral emblem. Here our resident native plant guru, Angus Stewart shows us how to get the most from these fast-living garden beauties.

In The Garden This Week

What did we chat about on the radio this week? What pests & problems were solved? Here's the weekly radio round-up - the tips & topics of the week for total success in your garden with a healthy dose of flowers, vegies, new releases and inspiration. Tune in Monday to Friday on Talking Lifestyle from 12 noon to 1pm, and 2GB Saturday and Sunday mornings from 6 to 9am.

In The Garden This Week

What did we chat about on the radio this week? What pests & problems were solved? Here's the weekly radio round-up - the tips & topics of the week for total success in your garden with a healthy dose of flowers, vegies, new releases and inspiration. Tune in Monday to Friday on Talking Lifestyle from 12 noon to 1pm, and 2GB Saturday and Sunday mornings from 6 to 9am.

Meet the Tulip Tops gardeners

Spring time is festival time in Canberra. Pat and Bill Rhodin, Tulip Tops gardeners have been working hard all year to make the spring display at Tulip Top something memorable

Jobs to do in the September garden

Spring has sprung and Elizabeth Swane is excited about the promise of new growth in the garden and stunning spring floral displays. Here She has a swag of jobs, tips, tricks and things to look out for in the temperate garden this September

In The Garden This Week

What did we chat about on the radio this week? What pests & problems were solved? Here's the weekly radio round-up - the tips & topics of the week for total success in your garden with a healthy dose of flowers, vegies, new releases and inspiration. Tune in Monday to Friday on Talking Lifestyle from 12 noon to 1pm, and 2GB Saturday and Sunday mornings from 6 to 9am.

Garden Radio Round Up August 26 - 27

What did Graham talk about on radio this weekend? Listen online 2gb.com or download the free 2GB app on your smart phone or tablet. We are on 2GB Sydney and 4BC Brisbane from 6 to 9am eastern time every Saturday and Sunday

Meet: Planter's Patch

Frustrated that you can’t source the plants you see in magazines and books? Sonja Cameron from Planter's Patch feels your pain – and she has an answer!

Garden Radio Round Up August 19 - 20

What did Graham talk about on radio this weekend? Listen online 2gb.com or download the free 2GB app on your smart phone or tablet. We are on 2GB Sydney and 4BC Brisbane from 6 to 9am eastern time every Saturday and Sunday

Sandra's Monthly Rose Spray

Keeping your rose happy does not have to be a complex scientific mission-impossible. It just requires a few extra steps including Sandra's Rose Spray

Garden Radio Round Up August 12 - 13

What did Graham talk about on radio this weekend? Listen online 2gb.com or download the free 2GB app on your smart phone or tablet. We are on 2GB Sydney and 4BC Brisbane from 6 to 9am eastern time every Saturday and Sunday

Garden Radio Round Up August 5 - 6

What did Graham talk about on radio this weekend? Listen online 2gb.com or download the free 2GB app on your smart phone or tablet. We are on 2GB Sydney and 4BC Brisbane from 6 to 9am eastern time every Saturday and Sunday

Garden Radio Round Up July 29 - 30

What did Graham talk about on radio this weekend? Listen online 2gb.com or download the free 2GB app on your smart phone or tablet. We are on 2GB Sydney and 4BC Brisbane from 6 to 9am eastern time every Saturday and Sunday

Garden Radio Round Up July 22 - 23

What did Graham talk about on radio this weekend? Listen online 2gb.com or download the free 2GB app on your smart phone or tablet. We are on 2GB Sydney and 4BC Brisbane from 6 to 9am eastern time every Saturday and Sunday

Garden Radio Round Up July 15 - 16

What did Graham talk about on radio this weekend? Listen online 2gb.com or download the free 2GB app on your smart phone or tablet. We are on 2GB Sydney and 4BC Brisbane from 6 to 9am eastern time every Saturday and Sunday

Swagman Sprayer now available at the Garden Clinic Shop

The Swagman Battery Powered 8L Sprayer is now available on the Shop page. We’ve joined forces with Swagman Sprayers to create a reliable 8 Litre rechargeable battery operated Sprayer so you’ll never have to pump spray again and the garden will love you for it.

Garden Radio Round Up July 8 - 9

What did Graham talk about on radio this weekend? Listen online 2gb.com or download the free 2GB app on your smart phone or tablet. We are on 2GB Sydney and 4BC Brisbane from 6 to 9am eastern time every Saturday and Sunday

Garden Radio Round Up July 1 - 2

What did Graham talk about on radio this weekend? Listen online 2gb.com or download the free 2GB app on your smart phone or tablet. We are on 2GB Sydney and 4BC Brisbane from 6 to 9am eastern time every Saturday and Sunday