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Even 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.
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For 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.
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Bewitching fruit tree blossoms are the herald of spring. Surely every garden needs at least one?
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Cyclamen’s bright cheerful blooms and sweet scent provide the perfect pick-me-up for dull winter days.
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Wildflower 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.
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With 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.
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With 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.
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Owning 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.
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Organic gardening combines principles, practices and products that improve the natural health and fertility of your garden.
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Given the current price of our favourite salad veggie, it's worth remembering that we lucky South Aussies can grow it in our own gardens all year round.
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Wicking beds are a practical and environmentally friendly way to ensure your veggies are getting just the right amount of water for the maximum crops.
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From playing with worms to watching things bloom, teach a child to garden and they will grow a lifelong love of nature.
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Native plants can be used to brighten up any garden through the winter months. Not only are there flowering varieties, but they also add interest with foliage colours and textures.
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It might be chilly outside, but don't waste those sunny winter days when you can be pruning, planting and preparing your garden for the start of spring.
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Whether you’re an armchair enthusiast or a dedicated green thumb, this SALIFE May Gardens issue celebrates all the joys of gardening as we visit Christopher Pyne at his Hills home and enjoy some nature-based recipes from chef Kane Pollard.
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The journey from Millicent farm girl to Waite Arboretum Curator has been one filled with interest, challenges and fulfillment for Dr Kate Delaporte.
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Overshadowed by its close relative the carrot, parsnips are the perfect addition to your veggie garden – and now's the time to get planting.
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Well-known for their low maintenance requirements and continuous flowering, landscape and ground cover roses are easy to care for and are gentler on the environment.
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Only a few kilometres east of the CBD, a group of dedicated volunteers maintains one of Adelaide’s most surprising and tranquil treasures.
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Have you been bitten by the house plant bug? Don’t worry, you’re not alone, and with the flood of options so readily available to us, we often bring home plants that aren’t as easy to look after as they appear.
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You may often admire the beauty of the roses blooming in your garden, but have you ever stopped to ponder their perfume?
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Whether it’s mandarins for eating, lemons for seafood or a slice of lime for your gin and tonic, every garden needs a citrus fruit tree. But which one should you choose?
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They’re not widely grown, but don’t let that stop you from giving these delectable productive plants a go in your own garden.
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When we think of plants, generally the colour that comes to mind is green. Let’s take a moment to appreciate the darker tones sometimes overlooked when it comes to designing a garden.
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If you've enjoyed home-grown tomatoes this summer, why not try saving a few seeds to continue your crop next year? It's easier than you think, and seeds make a great gift.
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How small can you go in creating a garden? Very small, as it turns out. It’s a lovely way to involve kids in gardening, and the finished teacup gardens make perfect gifts.
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Evolving to suit the climates they inhabited, plants from one of our ancient neighbours are just as suited to South Australian conditions, and can now be found in gardens across the state.
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With a busy season in the garden ahead of us, the autumn issue of SALIFE Gardens & Outdoor Living features ideas for jobs to do, things to plant and an open garden you can visit for inspiration.
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Tolerating our varied South Australian conditions and harsh summers, these six shrubs will continue to reward you year after year.
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Native plants may be a tough and hardy bunch but, just like anything else in the garden, they will richly reward a little bit of effort.
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