Pear trees belong to the rose family. Native to Europe they have been grown all over the continent, also in Britain and even Western Asia for more than 4000 years
March is the best time to buy your spring flowering bulbs. Garden Centres have filled their stands with enticing packets of daffodils, tulips, narcissus, bluebells, ranunculus, anemones, Dutch iris, crocus, belladonna lilies, freesia, hyacinths, gladioli
Celebrity chef Pete Evans (who you may know from My Kitchen Rules, Masterchef, Fresh or as co-owner of Hugo's), cooks up a light, refreshing meal whose simplicity does not to justice to its delightful taste.
One of the great challengers for any gardener is protecting plants from the constant onslaught of pests and insects. While it’s tempting to reach for the nearest chemical
Australian native plants were maligned for many years. They were said to be scruffy, uninteresting and dull. How wrong this is. Native gardens can be a delightful rainbow of colour
Outdoor living on a warm summer day is not complete without a BBQ. Whether it’s fish, meat or vegetarian food being prepared, the addition of freshly picked herbs will enhance their flavour exponentially
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Camellia sasanqua, native to Japan, is ever-increasing in popularity. You'll find that most species feature glossy foliage, and begin flowering in Autumn, continuing through to in June. Flowers range from stark whites through to pinks and deep reds. They'll grow throughout most of Australia, apart from rather cool climates.
The Facts
Size: 5-6m high (for standard varieties), 4m wide
Position: Sasanqua camellias will succeed in full sun or partial shade. ...
To most people, the words “palm tree” conjure up the thoughts of tropical islands and towering palms, with gentle breezes rustling through the fronds. Palms, that are not suitable for domestic gardens or indoor plants.
Look beneath the canopy of forest palms and you will find another world of delightful small growing palms that are rarely recognised for what they are. The chamaedora family of palms are delicate compact palms that thrive in full shade or dappled light. ...
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