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Master Gardener: iPhone App Review
I recently downloaded an iPhone App titled "Master Gardener" recommended to me by the creator David M. Andrews. The original plan was to redeem a complimentary copy via a promotional code but the code was US-centric and didn't allow this l'il Aussie...
Around the World in 80 Garden Blogs
First it was Jules Verne, through the eyes of Phineas Fogg. Then Monty Don ventured out into the unknown world exploring 80 gardens in a trip that was certain to amuse and entertain us all. Now, it's my turn - all from the comfort of my laptop, comfy...
Growing a Gardenia Bonsai
A few months ago I wrote a post on whether bonsai needed to grow in pots or could, in effect, be grown in your own garden beds. Puritanically speaking, growing them in pots does define them - and where their definition comes from. On the same tang...
Desert Gardening Defined | What is a Desert Garden?
Desert gardening is a growing garden style because it efficiently utilises the available resources without demanding more....
How to babysit a friend's garden
Here are some tips on how to babysit your friend's garden...
Why weeds keep us out of the garden
Don't allow those weeds to get the better of you. Take control and buy some more plants....
Do Bonsai have to grow in pots?
Do Bonsai have to grow in pots or can they grown directly in our garden beds?...
The Future of Nursery Gardening
The future of nursery gardening is in the hands of garden nurseries....
Get your Tetanus (Tetnus) booster: Stop the silent garden killer
Gardening is meant to be an enjoyable pastime and if you're up to date with your tetanus booster it should continue to remain that way....
5 Stages of Gardening
If we're all honest then I guess we'd have to find a place within these stages that best describe how we garden now....
How to Kill Plants in 3 Easy Steps
How to kill plants is really about learning to allow them to live. Here are three ways they fail and how you can correct them....
Should Gnomes be allowed to stay at Chelsea?
The status quo at Chelsea is being challenged this year with a few exhibitors opting to display gnomes as part of their displays....
Would you spend $188,000 on this plant?
When living plants sell for ridiculous prices does that make them more desirable?...
Is gardening actually saving you money?
Gardening may save you money but if you're a newbie to this pastime it could have the reverse effect....
How to plant vegetable seeds
To plant vegetable seeds should be the basis of gardening so here are some gardening tips on how to achieve it....
Following Miracle-Gro on Twitter
Would you follow Miracle-Gro on Twitter?...
Taking your vertical garden indoors
An indoor vertical garden is sure to be a winner if you're looking to decorate an inside wall with some living colour....
Daylight savings ends - finally!
The daylight savings will most likely end on May 16 - but that's only if it's a YES. Otherwise, I'm sure we'll keep having referendums ad nauseum until some joker gets it passed....
Could watering restrictions force you to quit gardening?
Watering restrictions can place a heavy burden upon a gardener but unfortunately they are becoming a much required imposition to save our precious water resources....
8 Tips to Help You STAY in the Garden
Staying out in the garden is a pleasure that can often be interrupted by the most inane things. Here are some tips to keep you in yours....
On the First Day of Autumn...
The first day of autumn does not have an immediate effect as one might expect. Changes are far less instant, but it's probably good that way....
Planning a Summer Garden
The summer garden is a sight to behold providing you can keep it looking that way throughout the entire season....
8 Signs of a Healthy Garden & Free Tips to Improve it
A healthy garden will exhibit these eight signs quite readily....
Where to buy seeds - online sources
Finding good sources for seeds to buy online is not an easy proposition. Here a few companies that may alleviate some of that stress for you....
Fake flowers - Artificial plants on the increase
Will artificial plants and fake flowers finally overtake our natural plants as the item of choice for home gardens?...
How to use Plant Stakes correctly
This post offers some basics for how to stake your plants correctly and give them the best support as they start out in life....
Do you have a Dear-Resistant Garden?
Expensive plants often don't survive in my garden as it appears to have become completely dear-resistant....
The Benefits of Watering Your Garden by Hand
Hand watering your garden is becoming a lost pleasure. Hopefully we'll continue the practice and enjoy our gardens in a whole new light....
75% off Gardening Magazines! Say What?
Are gardening magazines going to join the relics of our past? Or, is this discount more to do with the financial crisis than a changing-of-the-guard?...
Will the 2009 Colour of the Year affect your planting choices?
The 2009 Colour of the Year is Mimosa, a champagne-meets-orange-juice yellow. Will your garden be adopting some of its pizazz for this year's plantings?...
