I always think of spring as being when daisies are in bloom, but there are quite a few members of the Asteraceae family which appear now.

I have recently discovered this congenial group of flowering plants, which has some excellent shade-loving specimens.

The wonderful Belrose Nursery is having a closing-down sale from now until 14 June.

There are lots of Salvia in bloom at this time of year, including some I have been trialling for suitability in my garden.

Mother's Day sees us get close to the peak of autumn-colouring leaves in Sydney.

This week saw me walking through the bush, an experience which took me back to my childhood.

The use of dark-tinted foliage can add drama and interest to garden borders.

Salvia plants are taking centre stage in my garden.

Meet a plant family with amazing foliage.

Give autumn-coloured flowers a background of deciduous leaves.

The garden at Government House in Sydney is well worth visiting.

I recently paid a visit to a Sydney Begonia nursery.

My garden contains many treasures I never planned to grow.

Keeping a garden journal can be a useful pastime.

Plants can help remove toxic substances from our homes.

This is the time of year to be dealing with fallen autumn leaves!

Repetition can be of value.

Fine weather lured me outside at last.

Weeding can be fun!

There are lots of ways to outwit pests!

A new book explains how to grow edibles in small spaces.

I love solving plant puzzles!

I finally grew a longed-for flower.

I visited some lovely local gardens on Sunday.

Our gardens are always in a state of flux.

Natural history illustrations by the Scott sisters are on display.

We need to use safe ways to despatch weeds!

Bees can celebrate!

This May has been perfect gardening weather.

Plant pairings can be based on leaf shape!

Blog and video!

Autumn is the best season for salvias!

Blog and video tour!

There is a lot to cut back now!

Time to re-appraise.

Some unusual flowers are out now in my garden.

Though we don't experience the full splendour of autumn leaves found in cool regions, we can still have a good display.

A number of bromeliads are flowering in my garden now.

Here are some quite unusual 'daisy' plants!

This is an intriguing way to make new plants!

Some lovely flowers bloom this month

My mother's garden has been hugely influential for me.

I enjoy seeing carpets of fallen leaves and flowers in autumn.

Much can be seen during a stroll in the garden now.

These plant have much to offer but can confuse!

I visit Wildwood Garden in search of autumn colour.

This is a good time of year to admire some beautiful tree trunks!

I visit a wonderful garden in Port Macquarie.

There are many flowers opening their buds this month!