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Better Real Estate is your go-to show for Australian property and living, whether you’re buying, selling, renting, investing or adding value to your home. Join your hosts Dora Papas and Greg Fahey as they talk all things real estate, interview special guests in the finance and property industries, plus chat to lifestyle experts and get top tips from real estate agents. Better Real Estate, from the team at Better Homes & Gardens.
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In this special bonus episode, host Adam Woodhams takes you once again to Norfolk Island, home of the famous pine and lots of other amazing flora. He chats with Matt Bigg from Bigg Fresh about farming on the island, and organic and sustainable agricultural methods. Then Jane Rutledge of Music Valley garden is back to talk about to the mysterious and historically significant food plants found on the island, many of which are still used today, including the banana and taro. To finish, Adam visits with Dean Bosley of Dino’s at Bumboras restaurant which is a food metres rather than food miles experience. It’s all about using local meat and fish, growing pesticide-free produce on site, keeping chooks and using fruit and vegies from the gardens of friends.
If you’d like to learn more about Norfolk Island and to book a tour with Adam simply visit his website.
For more garden inspiration, visit bhg.com.au and follow us on Instagram.
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In this special bonus episode, host Adam Woodhams takes you to Norfolk Island, home of the famous pine and lots of other amazing flora. He chats with Senior Ranger, Joel Christian and Mark Scott, Native Flora Specialist from Parks Australia about some of the incredibly rare plants of the island and some of the better-known species. Then Rachael Nebauer specialist tour guide, storyteller, history expert and amateur ethnobotanist comes on the show to discuss the plants that have come with each wave of settlement and their significance. To finish, Adam visits with Jane Rutledge, who runs the beautiful and historic Music Valley garden, to talk about the range of bananas on-isle and their significance in both food and culture. Tune in again next week for more on this magical destination.
For more garden inspiration, visit bhg.com.au and follow us on Instagram.
We love to hear from you, so send us an email with 'Garden better' in the subject line.
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In this episode horticulturists Adam Woodhams and Jenny Dillon look at plant names. Are botanical terms like longifloria or japonica all Greek (or Latin) to you? Find out why and how plants are named, including genus, species and cultivars plus common names and what they have to do with Lady Gaga and SpongeBob SquarePants! Then it's time to talk about bush tucker, and all the wonderful things you can grow at home such as lemon myrtle, macadamias, warrigal greens and finger limes – or citrus caviar as it's called. Bruce Pascoe, author of Dark Emu, comes on the show to delve deeper into the topic and discuss Aboriginal agriculture and food production.
For more garden inspiration, visit bhg.com.au and follow us on Instagram.
We love to hear from you, so send us an email with 'Garden better' in the subject line.
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In this episode horticulturists Adam Woodhams and Jenny Dillon look at the vegie garden and what you can grow at this time of year, plus how to care for your crops. Then they explore the different type of raised beds you can use. Mark Noyce from Biofilta comes on the show to share his expertise with water-saving and sustainable wicking beds and how you can use them at your place. Plus Milton Black is back to talk about gardening by the moon.
For more garden inspiration, visit bhg.com.au and follow us on Instagram.
We love to hear from you, so send us an email with 'Garden better' in the subject line.
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In this episode horticulturists Adam Woodhams and Jenny Dillon look at difficult soils and what you can do if yours is sandy or clay, plus what to plant in those situations. Then they bust one of the oldest gardening tips or myths out there – to pee or not to pee on the lemon tree? Garden writer and radio presenter Phil Dudman comes on the show to share his no-dig tricks and best green-thumb advice on growing all things edible. Plus Milton Black is back to talk about gardening by the moon.
For more garden inspiration, visit bhg.com.au and follow us on Instagram.
We love to hear from you, so send us an email with 'Garden better' in the subject line.
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In this episode horticulturists Adam Woodhams and Jenny Dillon talk about their favourite hand tools and how to choose a gift for a gardener, you may be surprised by what isn't on the list! Then they talk Christmas plants from poinsettias to natives and how you can grow them. To celebrate the season, they're joined by Better Homes and Gardens editor, Dora Papas, who gives her top tips for outdoor entertaining. Plus Milton Black is back to talk about gardening by the moon.
For more garden inspiration, visit bhg.com.au and follow us on Instagram.
We love to hear from you, so send us an email with 'Garden better' in the subject line.
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In this episode horticulturists Adam Woodhams and Jenny Dillon talk about how to care for your summer lawn, from mulch mowing, to feeding, quick green-ups and weed control. All the grass chat leads to lawnmower talk from the cylinder, to the steam and the petrol machines and all sorts of garden power tools. Then they're joined by Wade King from Ryobi to discuss the next gen in garden equipment – battery-powered tools. Plus Milton Black is back to talk about gardening by the moon.
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In this episode horticulturists Adam Woodhams and Jenny Dillon talk about how to prep your garden for summer and beat the heat. With a bit of pruning, mulching and planting you'll be ready for the season. They're joined by Anthony Bradstreet of the NSW Rural Fire Service who talks about how to create your own bushfire plan and what you can do to help protect your property. Plus Milton Black is back to talk about gardening by the moon.
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In this episode horticulturists Adam Woodhams and Jenny Dillon break down bromeliads. Not just for planting in dry shade, there are varieties you can grow in full sun and lots of other surprising facts and tips about beaut broms. Then it's time for the great garden art debate, spoiler alert Jenny does NOT like garden statuary. To help out with this topic, Natalia Broadhead from Broadcraft Designs joins the show to talk about outdoor artworks. Plus Milton Black is back to talk about gardening by the moon.
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In this episode horticulturists Adam Woodhams and Jenny Dillon share their top water-saving tips for the garden, then segue into succulents – the ultimate dry-tolerant plants. Michael Dent from Aloe Aloe comes on the show to talk about amazing aloes and how to grow these flowering beauties at home. Plus, Milton Black is back to talk about gardening by the moon.
We love to hear from our listeners, so please drop us an email at [email protected] with 'Garden Better' in the subject line.
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In this episode horticulturists Adam Woodhams and Jenny Dillon tackle spring jobs, and how to wake up your garden fully after winter and do the work that will see it through to summer. Then they get onto using your garden after dark. How? With the right lighting. To talk about how to light up the night, Matt Wichmann from Holman Industries joins the show to share his tips on how to make the most of your outdoor areas once the sun goes down. Plus, Milton Black is back to talk about gardening by the moon.
We love to hear from our listeners, so please drop us an email at [email protected] with 'Garden Better' in the subject line.
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In this episode horticulturists Adam Woodhams and Jenny Dillon tackle the vegie patch, clearing it out after winter crops and planting vegies and greens for summer harvest, including tomatoes, carrots, beans, chillies and capsicum. Then they get onto mulch and the difference it can make to your garden. Still on the topic of edible gardening, Graeme Sait from Nutri-Tech Solutions joins the show to share his tips on how to improve your soil to grow nutrient-rich – and more delicious – food at home. Plus, Milton Black is back to talk about gardening by the moon.
We love to hear from our listeners, so please drop us an email at [email protected] with 'Garden Better' in the subject line.
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In this episode horticulturists Adam Woodhams and Jenny Dillon share their top tips for feeding the spring garden and get down to the nitty gritty with advice on soil health. Then it's on to the lawn which also needs a good feed and – very importantly – a good weed at this time of year. If your lawn is beyond patching and you need to lay new turf, Joe Rogers from Lawn Solutions Australia visits the show to break down the process step by easy step. Plus, Milton Black is back to talk about gardening by the moon.
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Welcome to season three of Garden Better! Adam Woodhams and Jenny Dillon are here to guide you through all things gardening, whether your patch be large or small. In honour of spring, they share their favourite blooms from bulbs to flowering fruit trees and share their insight on pollination – content warning, it's all about the birds and the bees! Then, they're joined by Sarah Hamilton from Bee Yourself, to talk about native –and stingless! – bees, and how you can attract them to your garden. Plus, Milton Black is back to share his gardening by the moon tips.
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In this episode horticulturists Adam Woodhams and Jenny Dillon share their top tips for tidying up the garden before spring and rejuvenating outdoor furniture. They also talk about how now is the time to plant fruit trees, chatting to Jake Fleming from Fleming's Nurseries about what to grow in any garden big or small. Plus, Milton Black shares his advice on gardening by the moon.
For more garden inspiration, visit bhg.com.au and follow us on Instagram.
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In this episode horticulturists Adam Woodhams and Jenny Dillon share their favourite summer bulbs to plant right now: pineapple lily, tuberous begonia, hippeastrum, lilium, tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa) and dahlias. They also talk about water features, from preformed shells to dig-it-yourself ponds and how to care for them, chatting to Jason Geldart from Aquatec Equipment about what you need to do to get a backyard pond you'll love. Plus, Milton Black shares his tips on gardening by the moon.
For more garden inspiration, visit bhg.com.au and follow us on Instagram.
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In this episode horticulturists Adam Woodhams and Jenny Dillon talk about how to care for your winter lawn, including fertilising and weed control. On the topic of lawns, Leesa Walton from Victa joins the show to share top mowing tips for the season and what to look for in a lawn mower. Then Jenny and Adam bust common garden myths around succulents, composting and pot plants. Plus, Milton Black shares his tips on gardening by the moon.
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In this episode horticulturists Adam Woodhams and Jenny Dillon talk about the best way to prune roses, one of the most important winter jobs in the garden, for beautiful blooms and a healthy bush come spring. It's also the season to harvest citrus fruit and keep an eye out for one very nasty pest – the citrus gall wasp. Winter is also the time to transplant trees, so Maroun Maait from Alpine Treemovals joins the show to talk about moving mature specimens. Plus, Milton Black shares his tips on gardening by the moon.
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In this episode horticulturists Adam Woodhams and Jenny Dillon take a look at their favourite winter bloomers and the jobs you can do around the garden during winter.
Garden design is top of mind as something you can do during the cold months, and Nicola Cameron from PEPO Botanic Design joins the show to talk about the latest outdoor trends and easy things you can do right now to improve your outdoor areas.
Plus, Milton Black shares his tips on gardening by the moon.
Here is the list of Adam and Jenny's favourite winter-flowering trees, shrubs and plants:
Trumpet or flame creeper (Pyrostegia venusta)Grevilleas and banksiasProteasFlowering quincesCamellias: sasanqua, japonica and reticulataGordonias (fried egg tree)Lily of the valley shrub (Pieris japonica)Cymbidium orchidsCliviasHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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