Fact Sheets: Soils
Planting the Front Garden
Josh Byrne, 28/08/2010
After lots of hard work, Josh's front garden is finally ready to plant into
Seasonal Top End Vegies
Leonie Norrington, 28/08/2010
Leonie Norrington plants another great range of vegies in her top-end garden
The Vegie Guide
Stephen Ryan, 28/08/2010
Stephen Ryan brings us the vegetable planting guide suitable for all climatic regions across Australia
Grid Planting
Jane Edmanson, 14/08/2010
Jane Edmanson shows how to get the most out of a small area when planting vegies
The Vegie Patch
Tino Carnevale, 07/08/2010
Tino Carnevale visits each bed in the Patch to cater to each crop specifically
Urban Eden
Josh Byrne, 07/08/2010
Josh Byrne explores a garden in suburban Perth which is a haven for the owners
Winter Lawn Maintenance
Stephen Ryan, 07/08/2010
Stephen Ryan prepares his lawn for the new growing season
Building a Vegie Bed
Josh Byrne, 31/07/2010
Josh Byrne shows how to build a vegie bed that can move house when you do
Planting the No-Dig Garden
Leonie Norrington, 31/07/2010
Leonie Norrington plants a range of hardy edibles into her no-dig garden
Gardening Under Gums
Angus Stewart, 24/07/2010
Angus Stewart shows how to grow plants under gum trees
The Vegie Patch
Tino Carnevale, 24/07/2010
Tino Carnevale is planting and training three cherry trees in The Vegie Patch
A Garden in the Bush
Jane Edmanson, 17/07/2010
Jane Edmanson explores a creative garden in Rushworth, VIC
Building a No-Dig Garden
Leonie Norrington, 17/07/2010
Leonie Norrington builds a no-dig garden on top of her extremely rocky soil
Gardening in Central Victoria
Jane Edmanson, 17/07/2010
Jane Edmanson discusses the challenging gardening conditions with two Bendigo locals
Sydney Sandstone Soil
Angus Stewart, 17/07/2010
Angus Stewart shows gardeners how to work with Sydney sandstone soil
Fertiliser Teas
Angus Stewart, 10/07/2010
Angus Stewart demonstrates how to create rich fertiliser teas for your plants
Ask It/Solve It
Gardening Australia Team, 03/07/2010
Jennifer solves a begonia pest problem and Josh offers tomato growing advice
Front Garden Makeover
Jane Edmanson, 03/07/2010
Jane Edmanson transforms a messy small front garden in suburban Melbourne
John's Plot
John Patrick, 26/06/2010
John Patrick plants a few new vegies and a few old favourites in his plot.
Monty Don
Josh Byrne, 26/06/2010
Josh Byrne visits King's Park in Perth and meets English horticulturalist and writer, Monty Don
Succulents for the Shade
Sophie Thomson, 26/06/2010
Sophie Thomson offers practical advice for planting in dry shady conditions
The Vegie Guide
Stephen Ryan, 19/06/2010
Stephen Ryan brings us the vegetable planting guide suitable for all climatic regions across Australia
Protecting Your Mulch
Leonie Norrington, 12/06/2010
Leonie Norrington gets creative to solve a chicken problem
Herb Garden Overhaul
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 05/06/2010
Jerry Coleby-Williams gives his herb garden a seasonal overhaul
Tomatoes for the Tropics
Leonie Norrington, 05/06/2010
Leonie Norrington is planting tomatoes in her new, raised vegie garden
Building a Raised Vegie Garden
Leonie Norrington, 29/05/2010
Leonie Norrington gets busy dealing with challenges in the vegie garden
Repairing the Lawn
Sophie Thomson, 22/05/2010
Sophie Thomson demonstrates how to easily and cheaply repair a damaged lawn
The Vegie Guide
Stephen Ryan, 22/05/2010
Stephen Ryan brings us the vegetable planting guide suitable for all climatic regions across Australia
Moving a Shrub
Stephen Ryan, 15/05/2010
Stephen Ryan explains how to move a shrub in a manner that's safe for both you and the plant
Paper Pots
Jane Edmanson, 15/05/2010
Jane Edmanson demonstrates how to create cheap and easy recycled pots
Making Potting Mixes
Jane Edmanson, 08/05/2010
Jane Edmanson shows how to create customised potting mixes suitable for different plants
Spinifex
Colin Campbell, 08/05/2010
Colin Campbell profiles a humble coastal grass with a very important role
Dry Climate Bulbs
Sophie Thomson, 01/05/2010
Sophie Thomson explains how to plant dry climate bulbs
The Vegie Plot
John Patrick, 01/05/2010
John Patrick explains how he uses a crop rotation system in his small plot
Dealing with Shade
Josh Byrne, 24/04/2010
Josh Byrne creates a new garden in a difficult dry shady spot
Planting Winter Vegies
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 24/04/2010
Jerry Coleby-Williams gets very busy in his Brisbane vegie garden
Coralee's Garden
Stephen Ryan, 17/04/2010
Stephen Ryan meets a woman who uses her time in the garden as true relaxation
Fertilising Sloping Ground
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 17/04/2010
Jerry Coleby-Williams offers tips for fertilising plants growing on sloping ground.
Old-Fashioned Garden Tips
Colin Campbell, 10/04/2010
Colin Campbell demonstrates a few gardening practices that have withstood the test of time
A Master Gardener
Josh Byrne, 06/03/2010
Josh Byrne talks with a gardening friend and learns a few Croatian gardening tips.
GA EXPO ADELAIDE - Vegie Patch Soil Preparation
Gardening Australia Team, 06/03/2010
Josh shows you how to get the best out of your vegie patch by preparing the soil first
Ask It/Solve It
Gardening Australia, 27/02/2010
Jennifer Stackhouse solves a Kaffir lime issue and Sophie Thomson identifies a pest and offers a solution
Creating a Pond
Stephen Ryan, 20/02/2010
Stephen Ryan creates a pond for an awkward spot in his garden
Gardening in Townsville
Colin Campbell, 13/02/2010
Colin Campbell discusses Townsville's challenging horticultural conditions
Preventing Soil Erosion
Tino Carnevale, 06/02/2010
Tino Carnevale offers some practical solutions to the frustrating problem of soil erosion
Tip and Trick - Using Compost
Angus Stewart, 30/01/2010
Angus gives a tip on how to get the best from your mulch and compost
Advanced Tree Planting
John Patrick, 26/12/2009
John Patrick discovers the best way to plant an advanced tree
Improving Sandy Soils
Josh Byrne, 19/12/2009
Josh Byrne demonstrates ways to improve and manage sandy soils
Easy Compost Bin
Sophie Thomson, 12/12/2009
Sophie explains how to make a quick and easy compost bin
Starting a New Garden
Leonie Norrington, 28/11/2009
Leonie Norrington explains how she's setting up her new garden in Mandurah, NT
Summer Preparation
Josh Byrne, 28/11/2009
Josh Byrne explains how he prepares his Perth garden for the hot summer months
Building a Worm Farm
Jane Edmanson, 14/11/2009
Jane Edmanson demonstrates how to set up a worm farm for the home garden
The Vegie Plot
John Patrick, 31/10/2009
John Patrick is contemplating space and time in his community garden vegie plot in Hawthorn, Victoria
Ask It/Solve It
Gardening Australia, 24/10/2009
Jennifer Stackhouse solves a pest problem, Jerry Coleby-Williams talks Michelias and Angus Stewart diagnoses a fungal disease
The Vegie Patch
Tino Carnevale, 24/10/2009
Tino Carnevale plants a range of root crops in the Vegie Patch
Marvellous Manures
Jane Edmanson, 17/10/2009
Jane Edmanson explains the benefits of different manures
The Vegie Patch
Tino Carnevale, 17/10/2009
Tino Carnevale updates us on what he's been up to in the Vegie Patch
Succession Planting
Leonie Norrington, 20/06/2009
Leonie Norrington is excited about the dry season and what this means for her vegie patch
Advanced Tree Planting
John Patrick, 13/06/2009
John Patrick discovers the best way to plant an advanced tree
The Vegie Patch
Tino Carnevale, 13/06/2009
Tino’s back in the patch looking at winter pruning, frost protection, and how his banana plant is faring.
An Easy Compost Bin
Sophie Thomson, 06/06/2009
Sophie explains how to make a quick and easy compost bin
Plant Nutrition
Colin Campbell, 06/06/2009
Colin Campbell explains how nutrients affect plant growth
Saltwater Incursion
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 16/05/2009
Jerry discovers a range of plants adapted to living in salty conditions
Easy Compost Bin
Sophie Thomson, 02/05/2009
Sophie explains how to make a quick and easy compost bin
John's Vegie Plot
John Patrick, 25/04/2009
John adds more organic matter to his soil and begins planting winter vegies
Plant Nutrition
Colin Campbell, 25/04/2009
Colin Campbell explains how nutrients affect plant growth
After the Floods
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 18/04/2009
Jerry Coleby-Williams explains how to repair flood damaged soil and plants
GARDENING EXPO BRISBANE- Taking the Mystery Out of Fertilisers
Colin Campbell, 17/04/2009
Colin explains how to choose the right fertiliser for your plants
Tip and Trick - Using Compost
Angus Stewart, 11/04/2009
Angus gives a tip on how to get the best from your mulch and compost
Nematodes
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 04/04/2009
Jerry shows how to identify and deal with a hidden garden pest
Improving Sandy Soils
Josh Byrne, 14/03/2009
Josh Byrne demonstrates ways to improve and manage sandy soils
Pete To Your Place
Peter Cundall, 08/07/2006
Peter visits a garden to give advice on improving soil structure
The biggest problem for most garden lovers in many parts of Australia is lack of water.
Clay Soil Test
Angus Stewart, 01/07/2006
Angus learns how to test clay soil
Clay often gets bad press in gardening books.
Gardening Australia Expo Brisbane - Healthy Soil
Jerry Coleby-Williams, 19/05/2006
About half of our gardening problems can be prevented by having healthy soil.
Soil Improvement
Peter Cundall, 12/11/2005
Pete gives some tips on soil improvement
We have heavy clay soil and that's the reason I'm digging some pale looking stuff in.
Soil Building
Josh Byrne, 13/08/2005
Josh demonstrates how to build up garden soil.
Bare Rooted Plants
Melissa King, 30/07/2005
Melissa explains about bare-rooted plants.
Pete to your Place #6
Peter Cundall, 16/07/2005
Pete visits the Good News Lutheran School at Tarneit, Victoria.
Water Special - Soil Preparation & Mulch
Melissa King, 05/11/2004
Water Special - Soil Preparation & Mulch
