Welcome to iGarden

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.

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"My shady journey"

My book on gardening in shade in Sydney is done!

On our recent trip to Scotland, we saw some beautiful shady woodland gardens, which were a joy to wander in. One of their distinctive features was perennials with enormous leaves - such as Gunnera manicata (giant ornamental rhubarb), Rodgersia aesculifolia and Telekia speciosa  ... Read On »

September in my garden

What's in bloom

See the full list of what's flowering in my garden this month. Here »


Jobs to do

Spring is here, with new tasks to do! Read More »


My Gardening Tip of the month

Move potted Cymbidium orchids into a semi-shaded position to protect them from the sun during the warmer months ahead.

My Plant Reference

My current garden is located in one of Sydney's northern suburbs so my focus is naturally on what does well here. I have grown over 320 different plant varieties that are all described in this reference.
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Discussion Forums Recent Item

"Plant/Seed Swap" forum topic: "Petrea volubilis & Luciles "

Nat asks:
 Does anyone know where I can find plants, cuttings or seeds of these two for my uncle in Melbourne? We are going to visit him this weekend from Sydney upper Northshore and its all he really would love. If not in Sydney is there anywhere I can order it online to get it sent directly to him? Thanking you all in advance.

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