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