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A perfect start
01Sep08
Today's perfect sunny day seems the ideal time to start my garden musings.
Capricious spring
08Sep08
The essence of spring is its unpredictability.
Bold South African bulbs
17Oct08
October sees the blooming of some dramatic South African bulbs as the early spring varieties fade.
Summer belles
07Jan09
Bulbs and rhizomes bring a fresh touch to what can be a jaded garden on Sydneys hot days
Tropical colour
12Feb09
Before summer goes, I want to pay homage to two tropical favourites.
Surprising bulbs
11Mar09
Late summer and early autumn can hold some delightful surprises.
Growing South African plants
07Jun09
South African flora offers Sydney gardeners many easy-to-grow plants.
Orchid lessons
19Jul09
There are some secrets to growing Cymbidium orchids successfully!
Footprints of spring
16Aug09
Perhaps August should be redefined as the first month of spring in Sydney?
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.
Amazing Amaryllids
30Aug09
There are some dramatic bulbs from the Amaryllidaceae family which bloom in late winter/early spring in Sydney.
Shady whites
01Nov09
My garden has entered something of a white phase at the moment.
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.
The colour orange
21Feb10
At the moment, orange flowers catch my eye.
Dusky leaves
30May10
The use of dark-tinted foliage can add drama and interest to garden borders.
Sunny Sunday
01Aug10
Sunday was a beautiful day to be in the garden!
Winter white
08Aug10
White flowers in the winter garden can create a satisfying vignette.
Pretty in pink
29Aug10
Pink seems to be the colour of early spring.
Look up to epiphytes!
05Sep10
Growing epiphytes in trees gives scope for fitting in more plants.
Rambling through spring
19Sep10
An afternoon visiting gardens brings delight and inspiration.
Be kind to pot plants
26Sep10
I have vowed to look after my pot plants more diligently.
A trip to the country
10Oct10
A weekend in the country reminds me of valuable gardening lessons.
Tough customers
24Oct10
Tough and undemanding plants from my parents' garden are favourites in my own.
Finding new treasures
31Oct10
This weekend I discovered a new nursery and found some plant treasures there.
Tough
Tulbaghia
30Jan11
During our current heatwave, it is useful to note robust plants that are capable of standing up to the conditions.
Warm autumn flowers
13Mar11
In March there are many flowers of autumn hues to give a seasonal display in Sydney gardens.
A shift of season
27Mar11
Late March brings a welcome shift of season in our Sydney gardens.
Good-looking leaves
10Jul11
A stroll in the garden reveals many plants with attractive winter foliage.
Fluffy flowers
14Aug11
Some flowers just demand to be touched!
Easy irises
04Sep11
The so-called crested
Iris
species thrive in our climate.
Survival tactics
02Oct11
A trip to the country shows the tenacity of some tough plants.
November bulbs
06Nov11
There are some interesting and unusual bulbs that flower this month.
Enjoying the Spring Walk
30Sep12
A visit to the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney gives ideas for spring plantings.
Bold bulbs
01Sep13
There are some showy bulbs and bulb-like plants in bloom now.
Grown from seed
03Nov13
Plants I have grown from seed have a special cachet.
Spidery plants
06Apr14
Meet some plants that have a 'spidery' look.
Signs of spring
31Aug14
Spring is here!
Miniature versions
07Dec14
Small-scale versions of plants have appeal.
South African spring flowers
16Aug15
Pretty flowers from South Africa are in bloom.
Dazzled by dahlias
28Feb16
Dahlias are adorning Sydney gardens now.
Winter charmers
26Jun16
Flowering bulbs can cheer up cold days.
Sydney-friendly bulbs & corms
28Sep19
These easy-to-grow plants add joy!
The sweet scents of winter
12Jul20
Fragrant winter-flowering plants can get us out into the garden in July!
Early spring blues
06Sep20
Blue flowers for shaded spots!
Spring-flowering corms
20Sep20
We may not be able to grow massed displays of tulips in our climate, but try some of these South African corms instead.
Iris time
04Oct20
October is iris time in Sydney gardens: the best are the tall bearded irises and Louisiana irises.
Good year for Aggies
06Dec20
The blooming of
Agapanthus
means Christmas must be near.