Gardening
Hidden gems
Cundall: Natural wonders
NATURE'S beauty is wide-ranging and varied, but it can also be a bit of a well-kept secret.
Cundall: Camellias
STUNNINGLY beautiful as well as hearty, camellias keep to their promise of returning to centre stage every year
Cundall: Rhubarb
RHUBARB is one vegetable-fruit that not only grows easily but may also be harvested all year.
Cundall: Storage tips
SUMMER produce can be carefully stored so it can be enjoyed right through winter.
Cundall: Planting season
THIS is exactly the right time to get stuck in to garden conditioning and planting.
In the Garden this week
Banksias on display
MANY banksias are looking great in gardens now, and they are easy to grow and will attract nectar-eating native birds.
Compost goes a long way
SO much enjoyment can be had by picking flowers from your own garden for displays inside or to give to family and friends.
Green manure
IF YOU have beans and peas that are finishing, dig in the last of them as green manure to add organic material into the soil.
Persimmon beauty
PERSIMMONS are coming into their autumn glory and should be grown more often for their glorious autumnal foliage and fruit.
Cundall: Identifying weeds
IDENTIFICATION is the key to controlling weeds' stealthy garden invasion before you make plans to go in for the kill.
Cundall: Plant food
BY FOLLOWING a few simple steps, you can create your own mineral-rich fertiliser at virtually zero cost
Cundall: Growing potatoes
WITH care, a potato crop can help feed your family at low cost the year round
Cundall: Fertiliser
A SLOW-acting fertiliser is crucial for adequate plant nourishment in the colder months
View ice change to Nutcracker tale
WORLD champion ice skating troupe The Imperial Ice Stars are coming to Melbourne.
Books to win
PICK up The Weekly Times this week for your chance to win a copy of one of the books we have reviewed.
