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1w ago
After fruiting has finished and before flowering occurs, reduce fruit tree by a fifth by pruning back over-reaching or unwanted branches, gall wasp affected branches, dead, diseased, crossed over or low branches touching the soil. This will create better airflow underneath the canopy and concentrate growth into younger more productive branches. Once the fruit ..read more
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2w ago
A question many gardeners wonder after they have sprayed a selective herbicide, see it wither and die and a month or two later spy it sprouting again. It is not the original plant you sprayed, but its offspring. With selective herbicides (the ones you use on lawns), it will state on the packet ..read more
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2w ago
When the topic of melons arises, a diverse array of options comes to mind. In Australia, watermelon, rockmelon, and honeydew melons reign as the major crops. However, the melon landscape is far more expansive, with varieties like Canary melon, winter melon, and horned melon also making their mark. While we could delve deeper, let’s ..read more
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2w ago
Growing dragonfruit (also known as pitaya) in Australia can be a rewarding endeavour in the trouble-free home garden. They are a fruit of a cascading-branched cactus plant and the large white flowers which bloom at night emit a delicious fragrance. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get the most out of your dragonfruit ..read more
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2w ago
Sunflowers, the bringers of joy, with their wondrous blooms that follow the sun throughout the day, are a marvel to behold. In many regions in Australia, the prospect of two planting times for these plants can be quite exciting. Typically, the seeds can be sown in tropical to subtropical regions from spring to autumn ..read more
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2w ago
Companion planting, a practice steeped in centuries of tradition, is a proven method for controlling pests and diseases. The native Americans, in particular, utilized this technique to cultivate a harmonious trio of corn, beans, and squash, maximizing their crop yield. By growing three different varieties in combination, they minimised the need for fertilisers and support ..read more
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2w ago
You read many articles telling you to mulch your garden, but the choices are many. So, how do you use mulch, and which one is best for your garden? It is an aesthetic choice of how you want your garden to look. When any mulch is applied, you want it to be to the ..read more
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2w ago
Ingredients 200g risoni or orzo pasta 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2cm lengths Green beans 100g Persian fetta, or other marinated fetta, drained, 1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil Bunch chives, finely chopped Juice of 1 lemon + extra lemon for wedges to serve 250g smoked salmon fillets or cooked ..read more
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2w ago
Ingredients 1 tsp fine brown sugar Juice of 2 limes Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 1/2 tbs extra virgin olive oil 4 large peaches, cut into 1cm wedges 1 bunch arugula, leaves picked 200g packet of jamon 150g soft cheese, e.g. fetta, blue vein cheese Coriander Handful walnuts, lightly ..read more
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2w ago
Pick your favourite fish for this easy-to-assemble hot fish taco recipe. Ingredients 1/3 cup (50g) plain flour 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp ground cumin 2 eggs, lightly beaten 3 cups (150g) panko breadcrumbs 500g fresh fish fillets, cut into bite-size strips. 10 mini flour tortillas 1/4 iceberg lettuce or red cabbage, shredded ..read more