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• Bold South African bulbs   17Oct08
  October sees the blooming of some dramatic South African bulbs as the early spring varieties fade.
• Acanthus and kin   24Nov08
  My parents gave me Acanthus mollis for my first garden on the basis it couldn't be killed.
• Summer belles   07Jan09
  Bulbs and rhizomes bring a fresh touch to what can be a jaded garden on Sydneys hot days
• Surprising bulbs   11Mar09
  Late summer and early autumn can hold some delightful surprises.
• Autumn daisies   10May09
  I always think of spring as being when daisies are in bloom, but there are quite a few members of the Asteraceae family which appear now.
• Meet the Acanthus family   24May09
  I have recently discovered this congenial group of flowering plants, which has some excellent shade-loving specimens.
• Amazing Amaryllids   30Aug09
  There are some dramatic bulbs from the Amaryllidaceae family which bloom in late winter/early spring in Sydney.
• Spring-flowering corms   20Sep09
  We may not be able to grow massed displays of tulips in our climate, but try some of these South African corms instead.
• Tough little shrubs for summer   24Jan10
  Some robust little shrubs are in bloom.
• Mistaken identities   07Mar10
  There are several plants in bloom at the moment that are often thought to be Salvias.
• The allure of aroids   21Mar10
  The dramatic foliage plants known as elephant's ears belong to a family sometimes called the aroids.
• A stroll amongst Amaranthaceae   24Apr10
  The Amaranthaceae family of plants has some exotic members, and they are well suited to our climate.
• Summer vines   16Jan11
  There are some pretty summer-flowering climbers adding colour to our gardens at the moment.
• Strange flowers   03Apr11
  I have a fascination for weird and wonderful blooms!
• A walk in the Botanic Garden   10Apr11
  I recently spent a happy day wandering in the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.
• Beautiful bracts   18Sep11
  Flowers comprised chiefly of bracts make a long-lasting garden display.
• An amazing wall   20Nov11
  A retaining wall has been transformed into a glowing border.
• My Acanthaceae journey   19Feb12
  I have a passion for a plant family very suited to Sydney.
• Lavish leaves   04Mar12
  The continuing wet weather has seen foliage flourish.
• Diverse Euphorbia   01Jul12
  The huge genus Euphorbia has many varied forms!
• Borage and kin   26Aug12
  The herb borage has some easily grown relatives.
• Plant connections   07Apr13
  Finding relation-ships between plants can be an exciting aspect of gardening.
• Long-blooming summer plants   24Nov13
  Our gardens can be full of colour through summer.
• Helpful creatures   11Jan15
  There is much we can do to attract beneficial insects to our gardens.
• Parasols in the garden   17Jan16
  Meet the Apiaceae family.
• Prairie-dwellers   31Jan16
  Some summer stars from the North American prairies.
• Returning home   07Feb16
  The garden went wild in my absence.
• Tough beauties   21Feb16
  Meet an interesting plant family.
• Plant puzzles   01May16
  I love solving plant puzzles!
• Family spires   30Oct16
  Flowers on spires are a delight.
• Quirky characters   29Jan17
  I am enjoying some unusual plants at the moment.
• Ginger in the garden   19Feb17
  Various forms of ginger are in my garden!
• Say ciao to the Brassicas!   30Jul17
  Meet an interesting plant family.
• Acanthaceae blooms in sprinter   03Sep17
  Some easy-to-grow plants are in flower!
• Recipe for a shady courtyard   09Sep18
  Some ideas for dry shade.