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A perfect start 01Sep08
Today's perfect sunny day seems the ideal time to start my garden musings.
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Capricious spring 08Sep08
The essence of spring is its unpredictability.
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Early spring blues 11Sep08
The bright reds, oranges and yellows of my spring garden need the cooling contrast of blue.
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Bold South African bulbs 17Oct08
October sees the blooming of some dramatic South African bulbs as the early spring varieties fade.
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Iris time 26Oct08
October is iris time in Sydney gardens: the best are the tall bearded irises and Louisiana irises.
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Good year for Aggies 18Dec08
The blooming of Agapanthus means Christmas must be near.
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Summer belles 07Jan09
Bulbs and rhizomes bring a fresh touch to what can be a jaded garden on Sydneys hot days
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Tropical colour 12Feb09
Before summer goes, I want to pay homage to two tropical favourites.
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Surprising bulbs 11Mar09
Late summer and early autumn can hold some delightful surprises.
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Growing South African plants 07Jun09
South African flora offers Sydney gardeners many easy-to-grow plants.
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The sweet scents of winter 06Jul09
Fragrant winter-flowering plants can get us out into the garden in July!
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Orchid lessons 19Jul09
There are some secrets to growing Cymbidium orchids successfully!
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Footprints of spring 16Aug09
Perhaps August should be redefined as the first month of spring in Sydney?
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Blooms from dry climates 23Aug09
Some plants from the Mediterranean region, Madeira and the Canary Islands thrive in dry sunny spots and bloom in late winter in Sydney.
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Amazing Amaryllids 30Aug09
There are some dramatic bulbs from the Amaryllidaceae family which bloom in late winter/early spring in Sydney.
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Spring-flowering corms 20Sep09
We may not be able to grow massed displays of tulips in our climate, but try some of these South African corms instead.
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Shady whites 01Nov09
My garden has entered something of a white phase at the moment.
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Fabulous summer foliage 06Dec09
Summer colour does not have to be all about flowers - there are wonderful foliage plants which flourish in our Sydney climate.
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The colour orange 21Feb10
At the moment, orange flowers catch my eye.
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Dusky leaves 30May10
The use of dark-tinted foliage can add drama and interest to garden borders.
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Sunny Sunday 01Aug10
Sunday was a beautiful day to be in the garden!
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Winter white 08Aug10
White flowers in the winter garden can create a satisfying vignette.
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Pretty in pink 29Aug10
Pink seems to be the colour of early spring.
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Look up to epiphytes! 05Sep10
Growing epiphytes in trees gives scope for fitting in more plants.
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Rambling through spring 19Sep10
An afternoon visiting gardens brings delight and inspiration.
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Be kind to pot plants 26Sep10
I have vowed to look after my pot plants more diligently.
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A trip to the country 10Oct10
A weekend in the country reminds me of valuable gardening lessons.
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Tough customers 24Oct10
Tough and undemanding plants from my parents' garden are favourites in my own.
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Finding new treasures 31Oct10
This weekend I discovered a new nursery and found some plant treasures there.
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Tough Tulbaghia 30Jan11
During our current heatwave, it is useful to note robust plants that are capable of standing up to the conditions.
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Warm autumn flowers 13Mar11
In March there are many flowers of autumn hues to give a seasonal display in Sydney gardens.
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A shift of season 27Mar11
Late March brings a welcome shift of season in our Sydney gardens.
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Good-looking leaves 10Jul11
A stroll in the garden reveals many plants with attractive winter foliage.
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Fluffy flowers 14Aug11
Some flowers just demand to be touched!
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Easy irises 04Sep11
The so-called crested Iris species thrive in our climate.
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Survival tactics 02Oct11
A trip to the country shows the tenacity of some tough plants.
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November bulbs 06Nov11
There are some interesting and unusual bulbs that flower this month.
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Enjoying the Spring Walk 30Sep12
A visit to the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney gives ideas for spring plantings.
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Bold bulbs 01Sep13
There are some showy bulbs and bulb-like plants in bloom now.
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Grown from seed 03Nov13
Plants I have grown from seed have a special cachet.
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Spidery plants 06Apr14
Meet some plants that have a 'spidery' look.
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Signs of spring 31Aug14
Spring is here!
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Miniature versions 07Dec14
Small-scale versions of plants have appeal.
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South African spring flowers 16Aug15
Pretty flowers from South Africa are in bloom.
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Dazzled by dahlias 28Feb16
Dahlias are adorning Sydney gardens now.
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Winter charmers 26Jun16
Flowering bulbs can cheer up cold days.