Garden Clinic Blog
Keep in touch with what we're doing, there's always something going on. Our team has been busy gathering interesting, helpful and exciting stories for you to enjoy. Seasonal inspiration from our garden to yours.
How to brew a Compost Tea
15 November 2018 | Arno KingWhen 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!
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Meet Marianne Farrer, The Secret Garden and Nursery
06 September 2018 | Robin PowellThe 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.
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Getting ready for Tomato Time
09 August 2018 | Linda RossIt'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
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Meet the giant Camellia family
28 June 2018 | Linda RossThe 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.
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Roses at Red Cow Farm
20 June 2018 | Ali MenteshSeduced 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.
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How to Make Magic Mix
16 June 2018 | Robin PowellAt a Garden Clinic class held at Honeysuckle Nursery in Mosman we
wondered aloud at all the plants bursting with health and vitality,
with shiny, glossy
leaves and so much energy they seemed about to leap off the shelves.
The answer? This Magic Mix!
Bugwatch: Aster Yellows
06 June 2018 | Dan WheatleyThe 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.
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BBM Youth Support Award for Horticulture
01 June 2018 | Dan WheatleyBBM 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.
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Garden News: Citrus Canker outbreak in WA
25 May 2018 | Dan WheatleyThe 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
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In The Garden This Week
10 March 2018 | Graham RossWhat 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.
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In the Garden This Week
24 February 2018 | Dan WheatleyWhat 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.
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Be safe around lead
20 February 2018 | Graham RossOne 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
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In the Garden This Week
17 February 2018 | Dan WheatleyWhat 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.
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In The Garden This Week
10 February 2018 | Dan WheatleyWhat 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.
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In The Garden This Week
03 February 2018 | Dan WheatleyWhat 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.
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In The Garden This Week
20 January 2018 | Graham RossWhat 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.
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In the Garden This Week
09 December 2017 | Graham RossWhat 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)
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In the Garden This Week
02 December 2017 | Graham RossWhat 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)
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In The Garden This Week
25 November 2017 | Linda RossWhat 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)
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In The Garden This Week
18 November 2017 | Linda RossWhat 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)
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In The Garden This Week
11 November 2017 | Graham RossWhat 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)
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What's in the 2018 Christmas Hamper Offer?
26 October 2017 | Dan WheatleyWhat's in the 2018 Christmas Hamper?
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How to: colour shade
23 October 2017 | Linda RossThat tricky shady spot can be a highlight of the garden - if you choose the right plants. Here are a few ideas.
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In the Garden This Week
21 October 2017 | Sandra & Graham RossWhat 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)
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In the Garden This Week
14 October 2017 | Linda & Graham RossWhat 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)
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Know your: spring spires
12 October 2017 | Linda RossFlowers 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.
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How to: fix your tomatoes
04 October 2017 | Linda RossFresh, 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.
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In the Garden This Week
30 September 2017 | Linda & Graham RossWhat 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.
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Annie Smithers shows us how to roast a duck
26 September 2017 | Annie SmithersWhen 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.
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In the Garden This Week
23 September 2017 | Linda & Graham RossWhat 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.
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Star of the season: Acacia
20 September 2017 | Angus StewartAcacias 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.
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In The Garden This Week
16 September 2017 | Linda & Graham RossWhat 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.
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In The Garden This Week
08 September 2017 | Linda & Graham RossWhat 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.
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Meet the Tulip Tops gardeners
06 September 2017 | Robin PowellSpring 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
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Jobs to do in the September garden
06 September 2017 | Elizabeth SwaneSpring 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
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In The Garden This Week
02 September 2017 | Linda & Graham RossWhat 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.
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Garden Radio Round Up August 26 - 27
26 August 2017 | Graham RossWhat 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
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Meet: Planter's Patch
23 August 2017 | Robin PowellFrustrated 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!
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Garden Radio Round Up August 19 - 20
19 August 2017 | Graham RossWhat 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
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Sandra's Monthly Rose Spray
15 August 2017 | Sandra RossKeeping 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
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Garden Radio Round Up August 12 - 13
12 August 2017 | Graham RossWhat 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
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Garden Radio Round Up August 5 - 6
05 August 2017 | Graham RossWhat 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
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Garden Radio Round Up July 29 - 30
29 July 2017 | Graham RossWhat 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
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Garden Radio Round Up July 22 - 23
22 July 2017 | Graham RossWhat 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
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Garden Radio Round Up July 15 - 16
15 July 2017 | Graham RossWhat 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
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Swagman Sprayer now available at the Garden Clinic Shop
09 July 2017 | Dan WheatleyThe 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.
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Garden Radio Round Up July 8 - 9
08 July 2017 | Graham RossWhat 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
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Garden Radio Round Up July 1 - 2
01 July 2017 | Graham RossWhat 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
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Garden Radio Round Up June 24 - 25
23 June 2017 | Graham RossWhat 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
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Garden Radio Round Up June 17 - 18
17 June 2017 | Sandra RossWhat did Sandra 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
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