Autumn

Accentuate a living space or area of the garden with a display of Orchid flowers. Their bold flowers and colours also making them the perfect living gift or indoor floral displays. 1. Dendrobium Dendrobiums come from Asia and the Pacific, including Australasia. They grow best throughout Qld and northern NSW and have no leaf drop, so they’re pretty easy care. …

  Plant eggplants today and enjoy a long harvest of delicious, homegrown vegetables. Perfect for sunny Australian gardens, eggplants are easy to grow, highly productive and packed with flavour and nutrients. When to plant Eggplant can be planted throughout autumn and winter in warmer temperate zones, spring and summer for the colder southern states of Australia visit the Winter Herbs …

A much loved vegetable of children and adults alike, sweet corn is sweet and juicy making it perfect for BBQ gatherings, served steamed with butter or given a light fry on the BBQ plate…..yum. Best of all it’s not a difficult vegetable to grow. How to plant Sweet corn can be planted from late spring until early autumn throughout Australia …

Pawpaw (papaya) (Carica papaya) is a fast-growing tropical fruit tree perfect for warm Australian gardens. Flourishing in full sun and well-drained soil, it can produce sweet, juicy fruit within a year. With regular care, pawpaw is a rewarding and productive addition to any backyard.   Which sex to buy? Pawpaw trees can be male, female or bisexual (meaning they produce …

When and where to plant leeks and spring onions Autumn and winter, to ensure that the leeks and spring onions grow during cold weather and mature as the temperature heats up. In cooler and  temperate climates spring onions, scallions and shallots can also be planted in early spring. Leeks and spring onions can grow in fairly poor soil but dislike …

  Are scallions and spring onions the same variety? What is the difference between green onions and spring onions? Are leeks the same as spring onions, just more mature. Lets delve into the family genus of Allium and answer these common confusing questions. It is all in the name.   If it has long slender green leaves and a white …

  Olives Plant olive trees in autumn in a sunny position in large pots or placed as a feature in the garden. Olives flourish in cool winters with hot dry summers with low humidity. They are tolerant of winds, coastal salt spray, medium frosts and dry conditions. They need some cooling time to be more productive.Olive trees can take up …

  Autumn is a season of transformation, where trees and shrubs put on a breathtaking display of fiery reds, golden yellows, and warm oranges before shedding their leaves. This vivid change in foliage occurs as plants prepare for the colder months, reducing chlorophyll production and revealing underlying pigments like carotenoids and anthocyanins. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, autumnal colours signal a …

What will grow in your garden this Autumn? Have no idea? Then refer to our temperate zone planting guide! It’s so easy,  just locate your  zone on the map and discover all the delicious produce you can be enjoying.  Happy Gardening! Subtropical (includes: South-east Qld & Northern NSW) HERBS – plant chervil, chicory, coriander, fennel, garlic bulbs, lavender, marjoram, oregano, parsley, …

What colour will grow in your garden this Autumn Have no idea? Then refer to our regional zone planting guide! It’s so easy, just locate your  zone on the map and discover all the colour you can be enjoying. If you are having difficulty reading the planting guide or wish to print off a PDF copy refer below. Happy Autumn Gardening! Subtropical …