Making the most of the coast
In the alkaline soils of the Limestone Coast, South East communities have learnt valuable lessons about curating successful beachside gardens.
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In the alkaline soils of the Limestone Coast, South East communities have learnt valuable lessons about curating successful beachside gardens.
MoreNo form of plant growing fascinates more than the slow-going bonsai.
MoreFor many people, gardening has been a life-long passion involving getting their hands dirty nurturing a wondrous array of plants – and it doesn’t have to end when you downsize.
MoreIn this issue, we learn how to embrace colour in the garden, grow a big patch of pumpkins and hear from gardeners passionate about harnessing the potential of a street's verge.
MoreWhen a meticulously-planned garden meets a master-built property, the results can be spectacular.
MoreThis triumphant designer garden in the Adelaide Hills is the culmination of one landscaper’s steadfast vision in the face of adversity.
MoreSpring is here and that means one thing to many home gardeners: it’s time to decide which tomatoes you’ll be feasting on all through summer.
MoreStart up your summer-loving melons this spring and reap the rewards over the warmer months.
MoreQuick, cheap and easy, you don’t need to labour away in the veggie patch to put fresh home-grown greens on your plate.
MoreAn Adelaide Hills garden that one family has treated to a painstaking restoration over a period of more than a decade will be open to visitors once again later this year.
MoreIncredibly versatile and with so many options to choose from, flowering plants in pots are the perfect way to bring colour to small spaces.
MoreLeave the chemicals locked away and have a go at combating pests and disease the organic way this spring with homemade solutions.
MoreEven if you aren’t able to jet off to exotic climes at the moment, you can always create your own tropical paradise, right outside your back door.
MoreInstalling a pathway is the perfect way to invite guests in to explore throughout your beloved garden.
MoreFor many people, gardening has been a lifelong passion involving getting their hands dirty nurturing a wondrous array of plants – and it doesn’t have to end when you downsize.
MoreBewitching fruit tree blossoms are the herald of spring. Surely every garden needs at least one?
MoreCyclamen’s bright cheerful blooms and sweet scent provide the perfect pick-me-up for dull winter days.
MoreIn this issue, we learn how to grow your own cut flowers, get the best out of begonias and give your lawn some love - plus, all Kim Syrus' jobs for the garden in spring.
MoreWant to enjoy delicious home-grown fruit but you lack the space for a full-sized fruit tree? Let’s talk about growing fruit trees where space is limited.
MoreMost SA gardeners will have lost a plant or two to frost over the years but, wherever you are in the state, there are ways to plant a frost-hardy garden.
MoreSouth Australia’s native bushland habitats are a unique joy to behold. Happily, it’s possible to visit them from Adelaide without heading too far off the beaten track.
MoreWildflower meadows are erupting in the public spaces of cities around the world. One local council has found stunning success in what is thought to be the state’s first neighbourhood flowerbed of its kind.
MoreGiven the right conditions, carnivorous plants are no more difficult to grow than regular plants, and their unusual shapes and colours can be extremely rewarding.
MoreThere’s a fine balance between history and development and, in the Adelaide Hills, Tori Dixon-Whittle has mastered it at the stunning Cedars.
MoreFrom the potato fields to native plants, this Adelaide Hills business has been flourishing as local demand for their cut flowers grows.
MoreWith their public political life behind them, Christopher and Carrie Pyne and their family are enjoying a slower pace in their beautiful Adelaide Hills home, where gardening is a shared love.
MoreWith little in common other than their postcode and a desire to grow things, a group of inner-city residents of all ages has discovered a profound sense of connection through gardening.
MoreOwning a piece of South Australia’s past comes with certain responsibilities, but Jane and Hans Leidig have no shortage of love for their sprawling Hills garden, hobby farm and homestead.
MoreOrganic gardening combines principles, practices and products that improve the natural health and fertility of your garden.
MoreMore than simply forming a border or a boundary in your garden, a hedge can be a focal point all of its own.
MoreYou can sink your teeth into history, thanks to a dedicated group of locals on a quest to revive interest in the delights of heritage apples.
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