Hello and welcome to iGarden. Anyone who knows me will know that I am 'The Compulsive Gardener' - I love everything about gardening.
Allow me to share some of my enthusiasm and interests in gardening with a focus on the plants I know best and those that do especially well in my own Sydney garden.
This is more than just about plants: it's also about the people involved in gardening; their books and gardens; planting schemes; choosing appropriate plant types; colour selection... There is plenty to think and read about in iGarden.
So, while you are here, enjoy all my blogs, have a browse through my extensive Plant descriptions and don't forget to check out the Discussion Forums, Marketplace, Garden Ramble and your local Gardening Events.
About 30 years ago, I joined a group set up by an inspirational local gardener to nurture the love of gardening and to share knowledge and plants amongst its members. The group still meets, and I have been reflecting recently on the value of garden groups and clubs, and what they can offer to gardeners. ... Read On »
See the full list of what's flowering in my garden this month.
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October is one of the prettiest months of the year in our gardens, and brings new tasks for us to do! Read More »
Divide and re-pot Cymbidium orchids now. Remember that these plants like lots of sun to flower well so place their pots in a sunny position, with perhaps a little protection only from the hot afternoon sun in summer. Start a fertiliser program for good blooms next winter, using an appropriate orchid food.
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