Author In The Garden

As a horticulturist, I’m often asked ‘what’s the secret to a creating good garden?’. Which is a really interesting question. Even though gardens come in all shapes and sizes there are some simple...

How good does your lawn look? Is it as smooth as a bowling green or, like most of us, has a few lumps and bumps. If it’s the latter, then now is a great time to give your lawn that smooth finish....

As good as drip irrigation is at delivering water directly to your plants, there’s always the risk of the pipe springing a leak. The good news is, these are so easy to fix. For small holes, a simple goof...

There’s one thing most plants can’t do without and that’s water. How you deliver that water depends on how much time, effort and money you are willing to invest to keep your plants growing, especially...

If you’re looking for an easy way to growing your tomatoes and other veggies then keep your eye out for advanced seedlings. They certainly stand out on the shelf. Grown as a single plant in a larger...

How’s your first aid kit? Well, if it’s anything like mine with an empty bottle of betadine and a few manky bandaids, it’s definitely in need of an upgrade. What should a first aid kit for a gardener...

We spend time in the Limestone Coast meeting passionate gardeners and discovering some wonderful places to visit. Dr Derek is ahead of the pack on the hunt for garden friendly canines. We sharpen up our...

Organised dog shows, like the annual Royal Adelaide Show Judging Days are not only a brilliant chance to enjoy watching pampered canines, they are a terrific opportunity to speak to owners about their...

The rich terra rossa soils which produces multi award winning wines in the South East is also responsible for nurturing the most diverse plant and interest filled gardens that you can visit. St Mary’s...

Visitors to Adelaide Botanic Gardens over the past few years would have seen some major changes near the iconic Bi-Centennial Conservatory. The once open sweeps of lawn have been transformed into a vibrant...