Gardening Australia

Australia’s number one monthly gardening resource, ABC Gardening Australia magazine is packed with step-by-step advice and stunning design ideas from its popular team of experts. Whether you are a novice gardener or have a green thumb and years of experience, you’ll find the advice you need.

EDITOR’S LETTER

Gardening Australia

May • News and happenings for gardeners and nature lovers

PLANTS • Presenting two hedging options, a velvety rose, and colourful new winter-flowering cyclamens

BOOKS

RICH PICKINGS • Garden-inspired designs from local brands

next level • Years of planning and dedication have shaped the grounds at Red Cow Farm, where a series of garden rooms invite visitors on a rose-filled ramble

rock star • Jeremy Valentine and Grant Francis had their work cut out for them when they arrived at The Stones, a 170-year-old farmhouse in central Victoria. Here, Jeremy shares the story of their unique hand-hewn, tough-climate garden

smell the roses • Rose lovers, prepare to swoon. This year’s crop of new varieties offers a heady array of forms, colours and fragrance. Here, rose aficionado STEVE FALCIONI presents 10 of his favourites

little beauties • While compact in size, small trees are generous in impact – offering shade, shelter and structure in the garden, writes STEPHEN RYAN. Here are his top 10 recommendations

learning the land • Across the rolling paddocks of Rachel Ward’s farm, native grasses are returning and with them a new way of thinking about farming, soil health and caring for Country

growth mindset • Budding horticulturist James Hood is achieving great things in the garden thanks to a can-do attitude and a wealth of family support

dream DAHLIAS • As dahlias finish their dazzling display, it’s time to plan for next season. Saving tubers and collecting seed keeps favourite varieties going and opens the door to new surprises. Two expert growers share their tips for beautiful blooms

GARDEN HEALTH checklist ☑ • Autumn is the perfect season for tidying up, feeding, planting and preparing your garden for winter. Our horticultural editor AB BISHOP takes you through the essentials

HOME GROWN • Whether you have 15 minutes or an hour to spare, you can always put your time to good use in the productive garden. Check out these timed tasks…

good life • Hannah Moloney’s seasonal tips for the edible garden

easy PEASY • Peas are delicious and simple to grow, and because most varieties climb, they’re perfect for small spaces, writes PHIL DUDMAN

what I’ve learnt about... LOOSE-LEAF LETTUCE • Fast-growing and ready to pick whenever you need it, loose-leaf lettuce is a joy to grow, writes MARCELLE NANKERVIS

rethinking RHUBARB • Does red-stemmed rhubarb taste better than green-stemmed varieties? JACKIE FRENCH investigates this enigmatic vegetable

a month in the MAY GARDEN more than 50 seasonal jobs to do

PLANT PUZZLER • Solve the crossword, unscramble the coloured letters to find the hidden word – and you could win a Stanley blower!

MAILBOX

TV • Gardening Australia is on ABC TV every Friday at 7.30pm, repeated on Sunday at 1.30pm and on ABC iview.

RADIO • Tune into your local ABC radio for gardening advice from the experts. See times below. For more details about coverage in your area, phone 139 994 or visit reception.abc.net.au.

my garden path • These days, actor and director RACHEL WARD’s favourite role is as caretaker of the land on her family farm on the NSW Mid North Coast