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Abutilons or Chinese lanterns are closely related to hibiscus, and most of the hundred or so species have pendulous, hibiscus-like flowers. Cultivars produced by hybridising some of the South American abutilons have all been placed in one group known as Abutilon x...
Gymea lilies are spectacular Australian native plants with large, compact heads of nectar filled red flowers atop tall, thick stems. Most Australian natives resent being transplanted, but Gymea lilies can be dug up, moved and planted bare rooted. Don looked at...
Don shows you how to make a handy compost bin. What You Will Need What We Paid & Where From Recycled olive barrel with large screw lid – Available from some produce stores or try Drum Reconditioners or Recyclers in the Yellow Pages $15.00 From: Macquarie Drums...
Organic pesticide: Garlic Chilli spray 8-10 chillies finely sliced 4 cloves garlic crushed and cut roughly 1 Tablespoon soap flakes 1 Litre boiling water Combine in a glass jar and set aside for 24 hours. Strain and pour into a spray bottle. Use within 2 weeks Ant rid...
A range of dwarf fruit trees are now available. These can be used to make a mini orchard. We showed a dwarf citrus but other dwarf fruit trees available are: These may not all be available all year due to seasonal changes. Kaffir lime Mandarin Tahitian Lime...
THIS TIP IS FROM ORGANIC GIRL – RADIO 4RO ROCKHAMPTON GENERAL GARDEN PESTS Organic pesticide – Garlic Chilli Spray 8-10 chillies finely sliced 4 cloves garlic crushed and cut roughly 1 Tablespoon soap flakes 1 Litre boiling water Combine in a glass jar and set aside...
Possums love munching on vegetable and fruit plants in the garden. We showed one way of protecting the vegies. Don found an unused guinea pig cage. This was converted so that it could be put over the plants so they were safe from any possum attacks. Similar cages can...
A common problem with Australian garden is finding plants that will grow under gum trees. She oaks are also particularly difficult since they have horrible massive roots under them. Don showed a range of plants that will cope with these conditions. Crowea saligna –...
Cacti and other succulents are water-storing plants, so they are ideal for busy people who don’t have much time to spend in the garden watering. Succulents have a number of features, or modifications, which enable them to survive in deserts, on rocks and in the...
The Australian Native Birthflower for May is Crowea saligna or Pink Waxflower. This is a small shrub that will grow to around 1 metre. long lived & easy to grow. will do well in a sunny, well drained position but also tolerates semi-shade , dry & difficult...