As the chill of winter descends on Australia, Gardening Australia is here to deliver an extraordinary blend of gardening tips, botanic revelations, and inspiring DIY projects.
Millie Ross, hailing from Taungurung Country and Central Victoria, gears up to welcome winter. Ross will guide viewers through preparing garden beds for the cool season and share invaluable tips for ensuring a continuous supply of winter produce.
In Turrbal and Yuggera Country & Greenslopes, Queensland, Jerry Coleby-Williams takes us on an immersive tour of a captivating waterway restoration project. This initiative aims to create a sanctuary not only for the local wildlife but also for the community as a whole.
Venturing into Kaurna Country and Kensington Gardens, South Australia, Sophie Thomson meets with a masterful mosaic artist. The artist’s innovative use of colour introduces an all-season vibrancy to gardens, offering viewers some truly stimulating aesthetic inspiration.
An exciting botanical discovery unfolds in Dharawal Country & Mount Annan, NSW, where Clarence Slockee uncovers how DNA sequencing has aided scientists in identifying a previously unknown member of the eucalypt family.
In Dharug Country & Cabramatta, NSW, Tammy Huynh ingeniously transforms an unused metal trolley into a towering herb haven. This high-rise herb tower showcases how unused items can be repurposed for practical and eco-friendly gardening.
Meanwhile, in Dharug & Gundungurra Country & Leura, NSW, guest presenter Jude Bennett takes on the compost challenge. Bennett will demonstrate how to construct a hot compost bay, layering it with the perfect ingredients to nourish a productive garden patch.
In Whadjuk Country & Perth, WA, we meet Dr Kit Prendergast, a scientist with a passion for protecting Australian native bees. Her journey gives viewers an in-depth look into the important role native bees play in our ecosystem.
Rounding off the episode, Sophie Thomson, Josh, and Costa present a series of gardening tips and tricks. These include guidance on how to properly orient raised beds, tackling hydrophobic soil, and addressing queries about tree roots.
