Gardening Australia

Episode 1 (29x1)

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A Farm in the City: Costa Georgiadis visits a former bowls club that has been transformed into a thriving farm in the middle of Sydney and shows how to make a classic Greek favourite straight from the garden. Soil Success: Tino Carnevale shares his tried-and-tested soil recipe for vegie-growing success. There’s Nothing like a Dame: Jane Edmanson explores the history and horticulture at the estate of Aussie icon Dame Nellie Melba, and enjoys a classic dessert made in her honour. FAQs – Newspaper as mulch | Ants in the vegie patch | Easy vegies: Sophie Thomson experiments with newspaper as mulch; Jerry Coleby-Williams explains how to deal with ants in the garden and Tino Carnevale picks his top vegies for kids. Inner City Greening: Millie Ross tackles the challenge posed by a small, inner-city courtyard by filling it with plants to suit the space – and the owner – with loads of tips for anyone greening a small space. My Garden Path – Bruce Pascoe: We meet indigenous author and historian Bruce Pascoe, who introduces us to Australia’s first gardeners, and the exciting potential for using native plant foods. Jobs for the Weekend: Seasonal advice on what jobs to do in the garden this weekend.