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A day at the fair   18Apr10
The annual Collectors' Plant Fair at Bilpin is a wonderful opportunity to find new plants and meet up with gardening friends.
Strange flowers   03Apr11
I have a fascination for weird and wonderful blooms!
A walk in the Botanic Garden   10Apr11
I recently spent a happy day wandering in the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.
Boots and brollies at Bilpin   17Apr11
I spent a very wet Saturday at the Collectors' Plant Fair!
The disappearance of Lizzie   01Apr12
Why have busy Lizzies disappeared?
Gardening talk   22Apr12
Read about our new igarden feature.
Fun with rexes   29Apr12
Rex Begonia can give a lot of joy.
Plant connections   07Apr13
Finding relation-ships between plants can be an exciting aspect of gardening.
A very worthy cause   14Apr13
Meet a Lane Cove couple who are holding a giant plant sale to raise funds for the cancer cause.
The fun of the fair   21Apr13
Last weekend I attended the Collectors' Plant Fair at Clarendon, NSW.
A low-maintenance challenge   28Apr13
Thoughts on a low-maintenance border.
Spidery plants   06Apr14
Meet some plants that have a 'spidery' look.
Off to the fair   13Apr14
The 2014 Collectors' Plant Fair was another success.
Finding plants for shade   27Apr14
A nursery in Sydney's north-west specialises in plants for shady spots.
Instant gratification   12Apr15
I discover the use of bromeliads in pots.
In Nancy's garden   19Apr15
I visit a Sydney garden with a diversity of plants.
Colours of Orange   26Apr15
Orange NSW has great autumn colours.
Autumn swoon   03Apr16
Early autumn is one of the best times of the year!
Another great fair   10Apr16
I visited the 11th Collectors Plant Fair.
Mystery in the garden   17Apr16
Mystery invites exploration.
Prowling in Cat Alley   24Apr16
I visited a tiny garden utopia in the city.
Perfect weather   16Apr17
Easter's weather was gorgeous!
New plantings   23Apr17
April is a great time to plant!
Painted plants   30Apr17
Many plants are works of art!
A Hobart gem   01Apr18
The botanic garden in Hobart is a joy.
What I learned last summer   15Apr18
Last summer taught me much.
Dream garden   14Apr19
I visit the garden of my dreams.
Autumnal Acanthaceae   28Apr19
I still love this plant family!
Videoing the garden   05Apr20
I've filmed my front garden!
Another video!   12Apr20
I have made a video of part of the back garden.
A shaded path   19Apr20
A blog and a video!
Autumn glory   26Apr20
Tibouchina brings colour to autumn gardens.
My epiphytic stump   04Apr21
A stump has been planted with epiphytes.
Sassy Sasanquas   11Apr21
Sasanqua camellias are in full bloom everywhere, to the delight of gardeners and birds alike.
Reducing garden maintenance   18Apr21
Here are some suggestions!
Remember rosemary - and other perennial herbs   25Apr21
These herbs are attractive and useful
The garden has its own ideas   03Apr22
The best laid plans often go awry
Deep purple   10Apr22
There are some stunning purple flowers in bloom at the moment.
Joys of gardening at Easter   17Apr22
This is one of the best times of year for gardeners!
Scented leaves   24Apr22
Scented leaves can evoke memories and uplift the soul.
Silver linings   02Apr23
I look for silver linings after a big tree is pruned.
Fun with colour   09Apr23
Some favourite colour schemes can be seen in the garden at the moment.
Back to the fair   16Apr23
I revisit the Collectors Plant Fair at Clarendon.
A stroll amongst Amaranthaceae   23Apr23
This plant family has some exotic members, and they are well suited to our climate.
A taste of Japan   30Apr23
I visit Auburn Botanic Gardens.
Planning for spring colour   07Apr24
Now is the time to put in some colourful plants for spring!
Top ten long-bloomers   14Apr24
These plants bloom for ages!