For more than 50 years, one simple promise has guided everything we do:
“Ask us anything about gardening, and we’ll help you find the answer.”
And for most of those decades, the answers have come from two people whose lives have been shaped by gardens, community and an unwavering commitment to helping others grow: Graham and Sandra Ross.
Graham Ross | A Lifetime of Answering Gardening Questions
Graham has spent over six decades immersed in horticulture, as a teacher, designer, broadcaster and passionate advocate for gardening in Australia. Since 1980, he has been behind the microphone every weekend on 2GB radio, creating what is now the longest-running program with the same presenter in Australian radio history. Week after week, year after year, he has answered thousands upon thousands of calls from gardeners of every level. Turning beginners into confident gardeners with his warmth, humour, infectious enthusiasm and unparalleled depth of horticultural knowledge.
On television, Graham’s weekly gardening segments have been a fixture since 1978, including over 30 years on Better Homes & Gardens, bringing the joy of gardening into millions of Australian homes.
Along the way, his contribution has been recognised with awards from around the world, including the Gold Veitch Memorial Medal from the Royal Horticultural Society in London, a rare honour reserved for those who have significantly advanced the art and science of horticulture. He has also received the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his service to horticulture, media and community.
Yet despite these achievements, Graham remains humble. For him, the true reward has been the handwritten thank-you notes, the callers who say “you solved it!”, and the generations of families who learned to garden with him.
Sandra Ross | The Heart, the Teacher, and the Quiet Power Behind the Garden Clinic
A highly trained horticulturist, educator, writer and landscape professional, Sandra has shaped the way Australians learn to garden.
Sandra’s journey began long before the Garden Clinic. After studying horticulture and working across nurseries, gardens and landscape design, she discovered her true passion, teaching people to grow. As a lecturer, she inspired countless students with her deep love of plants. Many of those early students still credit her with sparking careers in horticulture. She has built a trusted reputation for practical, hands-on advice rooted in deep expertise.
Together, she and Graham became gardening editors for The Sun, The Telegraph Mirror and Woman’s Day throughout the 1980s and 1990s. This was a period when gardening columns shaped weekend reading across the country. Sandra’s writing, research and editing brought practical, accessible gardening advice to hundreds of thousands of readers, helping everyday Australians feel confident in their gardens.
Sandra is a founding member of The Garden Clinic Club and has shaped its direction since day one. She has written, edited and published the Your Garden and Garden Clinic magazine, taught classes, hosted events, mentored young horticulturists, and created learning experiences that have inspired gardeners all over the country.
Graham may be the familiar voice on radio and TV, but Sandra has been the guiding force behind the community, the publishing, the education, and the nurturing spirit that define who we are.
How The Garden Clinic Began
The seed for The Garden Clinic was planted in 1982 at the Royal Easter Show, during a lively broadcast with the legendary Spike Milligan. With typical flair, Spike declared on air that they should start a garden club and by the end of that week, over 10,000 gardeners signed up.
That spontaneous spark turned into a national community that continues to grow today.
Over the decades, The Garden Clinic has become a trusted home for gardeners across Australia, offering:
- A dedicated Radio program and a 7-day-a-week gardening helpline
- Thousands of practical articles and expert guides
- In-person and online classes
- Exclusive member events and tours
- A seasonal magazine
- Discounts at leading garden centres
- A supportive community that feels like family
And at the centre of it all: Graham and Sandra sharing a lifetime of knowledge, experience, travel, research, teaching and storytelling.
Why Gardeners Trust Us
Gardeners join The Garden Clinic because they know three things are always true:
- The advice is real. It comes from a team of trained horticulturists with over 200 years of combined experience.
- The answers are personal. Answered just for you.
- Practical experience. Built on decades of teaching, experience, travel and shared passion.
Whether you’re planting your first seed or nurturing a garden you’ve loved for years, The Garden Clinic is here to help you grow with confidence.
A Final Word
The Garden Clinic is far more than a club, it’s the result of two lifetimes devoted to horticulture, education, and community. Graham and Sandra have spent their careers championing gardeners and celebrating the beauty of plants.
Welcome to The Garden Clinic.
You can hear Graham on radio www.2gb.com or www.4bc.com.au every Saturday and Sunday 6-8am
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