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Fascination with ‘Fasciation’

I was asked a question by someone contacting the Australian Institute of Horticulture website (www.aih.org.au) about a strange looking pumpkin. I suggested a possible solution and so the pumpkin owner sent me some photos to see if I could confirm the diagnosis. I’m...

Natural health

When I’m asked about organic pest and disease control by gardeners wanting to steer clear of harmful pesticides, my answer is always to concentrate on growing instead of killing. Soil nutrition is the key to avoiding pesticides. The same principles we use in the...

Living Colour – Part 3 – Energize

In this, the last of the 3 part series of Living Colour, we look at colours that stimulate. Bold colours are highlighted here and various tones of red, orange and yellow are used to create an invigorating, up-beat and energetic environment. These colours are typically...