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Mar 15, 2024
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Cottage to the core

There is no luck involved with maintaining a European-inspired garden in Australia – it is Deb Worthley’s hard work and sustainable lifestyle that allow this Leabrook garden to flourish.

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Mar 8, 2024
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The cottage in the hills

Having garnered tens of thousands of social media followers who have connected with his hands-on transformation of a run-down Adelaide Hills property that was once the home of a horticultural pioneer, Brenton Roberts might just be South Australia’s most famous home gardener.

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Mar 7, 2024
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SALIFE Gardens & Outdoor Living autumn out now!

SALIFE Gardens & Outdoor Living magazine's autumn 2024 issue is packed with ideas and tips on how you can fill your garden with flowers. From roses to dahlias, banksia to acacia, this is a magazine that will feed your flowery imagination.

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Mar 1, 2024
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A sea of blooms

Stumbling upon this property in the Adelaide Hills, Tracey and John Koumi might have purchased the 60-acre farm on a whim, but have purposefully cared for this incredible garden coated in more than 300,000 agapanthus.

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Feb 23, 2024
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Battle for the bush

Prolific plant author Neville Bonney might be aged in his 80s, but his passion for educating people about the importance of seeds and native plants shows no signs of slowing down.

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Feb 16, 2024
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The flower factory

Studies have consistently shown that spending time amongst flowers promotes feelings of wellbeing and reduced stress. So, is there a better way to start a day than being surrounded by flowers in their tens of thousands? A recent tour through Tony’s Flowers in Mile End South, answers that question – “if there is, then it must be totally amazing!”.

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Feb 9, 2024
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Crowning glory

Asparagus celebrates seasonality so well. Its relatively short harvest window is eagerly awaited by home gardeners keen to enjoy a taste sensation like few other vegetables.

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Feb 2, 2024
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A taste of Italy

To plant, grow and cook with herbs is to partake in a cultural tradition that is as old as Rome. But as the saying goes, Rome wasn’t built in a day.

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Jan 25, 2024
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The wide world of terrariums

Following an all-consuming passion for everything to do with terrariums, Helen Piercy has turned a backyard passion into a bricks and mortar business with the help of family, friends, and Renew Adelaide’s social and economic revival plan for the CBD.

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Jan 19, 2024
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Space to grow

Local landscape and garden design professionals share expert tips on bringing your dream garden to life.

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Jan 12, 2024
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Master Landscapers South Australia Sphere

Gardens of wonder and awe

Creating the idyllic outdoor space is all about well-considered and clever design. We speak to four designers of Master Landscapers South Australia award-winning gardens to find out what constitutes a luxury garden, each designer selecting their own creations that showcase their luxe credentials.

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Dec 15, 2023
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From the ashes

When Maureen and Chris Highet finally took to gardening, it surprisingly became an instant love. However, when their property was hit by the Cudlee Creek fires in 2019, it was the kindness of strangers that kept them going.

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Dec 8, 2023
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Rome wasn’t built in a day

An Adelaide Hills gardener has overcome loss through a renewed mission to transform a desolate Adelaide Hills dustbowl into a spectacular garden oasis fit for a Roman emperor.

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Dec 1, 2023
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Gardening on a shoestring

As we all look for clever ways to reduce our spending, it turns out that gardening is a perfect pastime for those looking to save some dollars.

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Nov 24, 2023
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What a load of rubbish

In a corner pocket of Tenison Woods College, a teacher and his students are creating positive change … along with an almighty smell.

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Nov 23, 2023
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SALIFE Gardens & Outdoor Living Summer 2023 out now!

SALIFE's summer 2023 Gardens and Outdoor Living magazine has hit the shelves, filled with inspiration to make your summer gardening months useful and fun. From tips for making your patch as water-friendly as possible, to expert advice on how to successfully screen off your neighbours, to inspiration for decorating your outdoor table this festive season, this issue is as hot as the summer months ahead.

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Nov 17, 2023
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Simply red

There’s no doubting that red is a timeless colour that exudes a feeling of love, strength and power. Now, it’s time to put red to good use in your garden.

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Nov 10, 2023
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Make the most of summer’s bounty

Edible gardens across the state are in abundance at the moment, so take these tips to prolong the bounty and enjoy your produce well into autumn.

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Oct 6, 2023
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Higher art

Gardens are a source of beauty and inspiration for many people. The enjoyment of outdoor spaces can be enhanced with the addition of unique and personal touches and a popular way to inject personality and character into your space is incorporating garden art.

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Sep 21, 2023
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Port Pirie Indigenous Garden

Pride of place

Students from a Port Pirie school have transformed an inhospitable piece of land into a special Indigenous garden and it will be open to the public this Saturday.

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Sep 15, 2023
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Six Australian trees to get you thinking

Every time you walk around the Adelaide Botanic Garden, you are surrounded by myriad plants from all corners of the globe. The “Living Collections” represent 128 different countries and many of these living plants are trees, which stand gracefully above you.

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Sep 8, 2023
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lavender South Australia

Purple reign

Giving your garden a Mediterranean feel with one of our best known and most-loved plants has never been easier … or prettier.

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Sep 1, 2023
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The new and versatile world of camellias

The veritable queen of winter flowers, the camellia is adored by both professional and home gardeners. Here is the definitive camellia guide, with the new varieties to try, the ultimate show-stoppers to add to your camellia collection and all your questions answered.

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Aug 25, 2023
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The power of herbs Sue Lohmeyer

The power of herbs

Easy to grow and worthy of space in any garden, herbs have helped shape our culinary and wellness paths over millennia.

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Aug 4, 2023
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The natural beauty of people power

Next time you’re heading “off the beaten track”, consider Wellington, where you’ll find something very special that makes visitors and locals alike stop and spend time marvelling at nature.

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Jul 28, 2023
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Book Worms

Get some outdoor inspiration for when the weather starts to warm with these gardening books from Imprints Booksellers.

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Jul 21, 2023
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Labour of love

This stunning Adelaide Hills garden embodies one man’s dedicated effort to see his late wife’s grand dream through to its spectacular completion.

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Jul 7, 2023
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Our hallowed turf

Adelaide Oval’s grass: that divine oval-shaped patch of green carpet that has witnessed myriad triumphs and heartaches over its lifetime. It could also well lay claim to be the best lawn you’ll find anywhere in South Australia. Kim Syrus headed out to uncover the secrets to its success.

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Jun 30, 2023
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Living works of art

Topiary might have been used in gardens for thousands of years since the days of the Roman Emperor Augustus, but these living sculptures remain as contemporary as ever.

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Jun 23, 2023
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Follow the sunlight

Indoor plants have long enjoyed a renaissance, whereby they now sit as a necessary component of our modern-day living spaces. Here are the expert tips to keep your indoor plants flowering in the colder months.

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