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State Dahlia Show 2024
Sunday 25-02-24 – Day 2 of The State Dahlia Show of Victoria The humble digs of the Mt Waverley Community Centre were today full of floriferous florals that visitors from around Australia and the world came along to appreciate. There were people of all ages, including competing home growers who proudly waxed lyrical to their
PLECTRANTHUS MONA® COLLECTION
PLECTRANTHUS MONA® COLLECTION With early flowering and intriguing foliage on vigorous and robust plants, this series of Plectranthus genuinely represents something new for gardeners. The Plectranthus Mona® Collection will charm and delight all with a romantic jewel-tone selection of flowers. ENDLESS COLOUR Colours range from deep amethyst to lavender to bold pink and sparkling white.
Avocado trees in Melbourne
Avocados Have you ever considered growing an Avocado tree in Melbourne? Well I’m Suzi from Gardenworld and let me tell you that it is possible! If grown in the correct position, these wonderful trees are highly productive, bearing delicious, creamy and as some would describe a buttery or nutty flavoured fruit. They are also very
Flowers in an egg cup
It was my privilege to attend the Ringwood Garden Club meeting last week and meet some very keen gardeners. The challenge to the members for this month was create a mini flower bouquet in an egg cup. It sounds easy, but if I had to do it myself, I think it would be a bit
Babaco paw paw – the champagne fruit.
Babaco This is a cold tolerant paw paw that can be grown in a frost free position in southern Australia. The Babaco is self pollinating, and can be grown in a pot, preferring well drained soil. Find a sheltered spot from wind, frost and hot summer sun an east facing wall is ideal. These plants
Wildlife Encounters 2023
It’s back ! Wildlife Encounters. Our most popular event of the year. It’s the September school holidays tradition at Gardenworld Braeside. Yes Wildlife Encounters is on again. Andrew Wegener from Australian Wildlife Lectures shares his knowledge, enthusiasm and respect for the many varied and unique animals and ecosystems that we have in Australia. Children