Kiwifruit offers shade and autumn harvest
Kiwifruit vines are vigorous growers that reward gardeners with shade in summer and fruit in autumn – if you plant the right mix of male and female vines, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
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With summer behind us, autumn is the perfect time to plant, divide, fertilise and enjoy camellias, chrysanthemums and cycads at their best, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Gardening writer JACKIE WARBURTON has some tips for getting ready for winter in the garden.
The Siam tulip, a striking ornamental ginger, offers bold blooms in shades from purple to white, with magenta the standout, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
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How to grow productive fig trees
Figs grow well in our climate, but fruiting problems are common. Gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON explains how light, pruning, varieties and plant health affect fig production, and how to choose the right tree for reliable harvests.
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The hydrangea that’s not a hydrangea!
Gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON writes about a hydrangea that's a hydrangea in name only; it's all about the shape of the flowers.
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Daylilies are popping once again
Gardening writer JACKIE WARBURTON says daylilies are a summer-flowering plant, with each flower lasting just one day.
Orach, or mountain spinach, is an ancient vegetable with deep purple leaves that look just as good in the garden as they do in a vase, says gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Asparagus beds can be topped up with compost now to cover the crowns, and any stems carrying fruiting berries should be removed, says gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Planting and growing organic fruit and vegetables in your own backyard not only has the benefits of the yield at your doorstep, but it is the journey to water and nurture a garden, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Gardening writer JACKIE WARBURTON is having a great season keeping the bugs at bay. How did she do it?
Weather was the main player in what success we had in our gardens this year, and what survived our long, cold winter with little sunshine, says gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Indoor or outdoor, gardening writer JACKIE WARBURTON features a no-fuss fern with an "amazing steel-blue colour".
With warmer weather, most fruit trees will begin to ripen in the next few months and will need protection from the birds and wildlife, says gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Clematis florida is an ordinary plant most of the year, but when it flowers it's a wonderful reminder of why we grow them, says gardening writer JACKIE WARBURTON.
Gardening writer JACKIE WARBURTON takes a sniff at a couple of big-fragrance shrubs and shares some tips for making the most of apple and pear trees.
A timeless focal point for a small garden that almost takes little or no room is a trompe l’oeil (a French term meaning "deceive the eye"), says gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Long-lasting red hot pokers are becoming popular as a flower for the vase as well as a low-water plant for the garden, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Blueberries can be planted in the garden now in a sheltered spot away from the winds. Photo: Jackie Warburton
