The Gardener - June 2023

In this issue

Explore a plant hunter’s garden, some inspirational wall designs from the latest Melbourne Flower Show and get some of your veggie questions answered. On the practical side we show how to deal with frost, what to plant now for winter colour and have a look at some tough ferns and pretty leucadendrons. There is plenty of action in a winter garden and lots of planning for the spring season.

Hidden TREASURE

On a recent visit to the diverse province of Mpumalanga, we stumbled into a magical garden, hidden between the clouds.

3 mins

Inspirational WALLS

At the recent Melbourne Flower Show, designers wowed with new and innovative walls.

2 mins

PLANT FOCUS - 5 best bracts and cones Ham

We were looking for the most colourful foliage to plant and asked fynbos grower, Arnelia, to identify the five top performing leucadendron varieties for us.

3 mins

Fern up your shade

When environmental factors such as too much shade limit the success of flowering plants, opt for tough ferns and remember that green is a colour too!

4 mins

Pruning vs Wiring

There are a large number of ways to get a bonsai tree to grow in a desired direction.

2 mins

FIGHT BACK against FROST

When temperatures drop to 0°C or lower, we like to bundle up inside with a blanket or around a fire to keep us warm. Unfortunately, the plants in our garden don't have that luxury. They have to brave the elements and face possible serious damage in the process.

4 mins

All your VEGGIE QUESTIONS answered

Whether you are an old hand or a starter gardener, when it comes to growing veggies, there are always questions.

5 mins

Heart-shaped leaves for the home

Winter colour to brighten up any room of the home

1 min

Play boxwood ball!

See the simplicity of boxwoods when cut into balls...

1 min

Perennial herbs for winter

Although growth slows down during June and July in cold, Highveld areas, perennial herbs like rosemary, thyme, lavender, and oregano are frost-hardy and can continue to be productive throughout winter with a little bit of care.

1 min

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The Gardener Magazine Description:

Inspirational, practical, informative South African magazine on all areas of gardening including plants, gardens, garden tasks and creative DIY projects we also promote people new ideas about gardening through publsihing in our magazine, we also publish in other language.