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  • Winter Flowering Plants

    Winter Flowering Plants Don looked at some of the beautiful native plants that flower in winter. Native hibiscus (Alyogyne huegelii)... read more

  • Yellow Camellia

      Yellow Camellia Don travelled to Kulnura, on the Central Coast of New South Wales, to meet leading camellia hybridist,... read more
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    Growing Rare Orchids

      Scientists at Kings Park Botanic Garden in Perth have discovered some mysteries about the Australian bush orchids. They’ve had... read more

  • Wattles

      Wattles, also called acacias, are wonderful native plants. More than 850 species of wattle grow in Australia, ranging from... read more

  • Michelias

    Michelias are one of the best ever flowering trees. New smaller growing varieties are now available. Details Common name: Michelia... read more

  • Snowdrops

    Peter Valder recently visited the garden of Merry Garth at Mount Wilson, NSW and found snowdrops and snowflakes in bloom... read more

  • Souvenir de la Malmaison Rose: The French Alternative

    According to legend, the Souvenir de la Malmaison rose was given to Napoleon by the Empress Josephine to bring him... read more

  • Stinky Plants

    Flies are often thought of as insects that are a nuisance and carry diseases. Some flies also play an important... read more

  • Sturt’s Desert Pea

    The Sturt’s Desert pea is a well-known Australian native flower that is the state floral emblem for South Australia. Although... read more

  • Swainsonas

    Swainsonas are amongst some of the most interesting of the pea flowered plants that are native to Australia. Peter Valder... read more

  • Tough Plants for Tough Spots

    Sydney International Airport is one of the most difficult areas in Australia for plants to grow because the plants have... read more

  • Trim Greenhood Orchid

    There are a number of Australian native orchids which are flowering in the later months of winter and early spring.... read more