South African flora offers Sydney gardeners many easy-to-grow plants.

During the winter months, I really appreciate the evergreen shrubs which give structure to my garden.

We are very lucky to be gardening in Sydney, where a host of winter-blooming plants can cheer us through the dreary days of June and July.

My stay amidst an Italian garden!

My visit to a 16th century Italian garden in Viterbo.

An amazing 16th century garden.

I pay homage to some of the quiet achievers in difficult spots in the garden.

At the moment I have some interesting species Fuchsia specimens in bloom.

There are many flowers which bloom in winter in Sydney, cheering us on cold days.

Recently I attended the Chelsea Flower Show in London for the first time.

During my recent holiday, I visited an amazing Italian garden.

Two amazing gardens on Lake Como resulted from political rivalry.

This is a good time of year to divide congested plants.

I was once obsessed with rare plants.

Gardeners love to visit other gardens!

Big pests can be very destructive!

There are lots of pluses about winter!

A holiday always reveals new plants!

I am more unhappy than usual with my garden this winter!

Flowering bulbs can cheer up cold days.

There are lots of pruning jobs in winter!

I pop in a few plants for winter!

These plants grow to perfection here!

We can change our ways!

Some lovely June flowers!

Silver foliage can be so useful in the garden.

Bright winter colour!

Citrus fruit give bright colour in winter.

Raking autumn leaves from my garden beds, I discovered some nice surprises.

We can learn much about gardening by trying different methods.

Berry-bearing plants can bring colour into our autumn and early winter gardens.

An old industrial site has been transformed into a centre for sustainability.

Golden foliage can brighten up a gloomy winter's day.

A rubbish-strewn lane has been transformed into a lush oasis

Scented plants come to our aid in winter!

Plants with dramatic shapes can provide form and interest during the winter months.

This is the time of year to enjoy Camellia flowers.

Blue flowers bring cheer in June.

These long-flowering, compact shrubs flourish in Sydney's climate.

Gardening in winter can be a delight.