Gardening Australia

Australia’s number one monthly gardening resource, ABC Gardening Australia magazine is packed with step-by-step advice and stunning design ideas from its popular team of experts. Whether you are a novice gardener or have a green thumb and years of experience, you’ll find the advice you need.

EDITOR’S LETTER

GARDENING AUSTRALIA

October • News and happenings for gardeners and nature lovers

PLANTS • It’s flowers all the way this month, from ornamental native groundcovers to a classic rose

BOOKS

habitat matters • Tips for wildlife-friendly gardens and healthy ecosystems

torch bearer • Waratahs are among our most recognisable wildflowers, and their vivid red blooms can bring that same magic to the home garden, writes ANGUS STEWART

purple reign • With their rich colours and evocative scent, lavender flowers are beloved by gardeners and pollinators alike. And there are lots of varieties that will thrive in Australian gardens, writes JENNIFER STACKHOUSE

POP STAR • Delicate in form yet striking in colour, poppies bring classic charm and a touch of vibrant beauty, writes STEVE FALCIONI

bare to bountiful • This thriving Perth garden, transformed from a plain patch of lawn, shows what can be achieved with passion, purpose and lots of plants

POPPY art • We revisit picturesque Hartvale Gardens in the central west of New South Wales, where the sunny hillsides are awash with flowering poppies in late spring

wild at heart • In his new book, landscape designer TIM PILGRIM shares his passion for naturalistic gardening, an approach inspired by the beauty of untamed plants and the rhythm of the seasons

go with the flow • Water is a precious resource in every garden. AB BISHOP explores smart techniques to make every drop go further

PLANT trail • A hanging pot or basket, with plants cascading over the edge, is a great way to bring layers of greenery to a deck, verandah or indoor corner. Here, SOPHIE THOMSON spills on how to make the most of this decorative classic

let there be LYCHEE • JACKIE FRENCH fell in love with the sweet fruit from her first bite. So when she found a cold-friendly variety, she had to plant it at home

HOME GROWN • Whether you have 15 minutes or an hour to spare, you can always put your time to good use in the productive garden. Check out these timed tasks...

good life • Hannah Moloney’s seasonal tips for the edible garden

HOT stuff • Whether you like them mild, fiery or somewhere in-between, there’s a chilli for you – and they’re simple to grow, writes PHIL DUDMAN

HERITAGE value • For many backyard food growers, tomatoes are a home-grown staple. To make even more of a good thing, why not try flavour-packed heirloom varieties, writes horticulturist MARCELLE NANKERVIS

full of BEANS • Warm-climate gardeners can look beyond common green beans and explore these bold-flavoured alternatives with lush foliage and striking growth, writes KETAH SYLVESTER

OCTOBER a month in the GARDEN • more than 50 seasonal jobs to do

MAILBOX

PLANT PUZZLER • Ready for some plant-inspired sleuthing? Solve the crossword and unscramble the coloured letters to find the hidden word.

TV • Gardening Australia is on ABC TV every Friday at 7.30pm, repeated on Sunday at 1.30pm and on ABC iview.

radio • Tune into your local ABC radio for gardening advice from the experts. See times below. For more details about coverage in your area, phone 139 994 or visit reception.abc.net.au.

my garden path • Horticulturist, designer and champion of the naturalistic gardening movement, TIM PILGRIM shares the highlights of his gardening journey