Chilli Thrips - a pain in the bud!
Chilli Thrip
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development have been inundated with reports of damage to roses in particula
Have you considered using Worm Juice for your gardens?
Worm juice is a by-product of nature in a liquid form produced by worms. It is rich in good nitrogen fixing bacteria and it has readily...
Calendar of Activities for Gerbera Growers
JANUARY / FEBRUARY Hot months require attention to water, shade and mulching (away from crowns). Increase fertilising in mid-February...
Selecting Soil for Gerbera Growing/Dividing
Good soil mixes should consist of: 1/3 Jarrah sawdust 1/3 small pine fines 1/3 course sand Additives which I add to the potting mix as...
WARNING - Portuguese Millipede!
The advent of early autumn rains will energise this pest in metropolitan suburbs where it has previously been evident. During the summer...
Shade & Shadecloth
As a Society we promote sun-hardened plants and growing in full sun conditions. However, in some locations some common sense must be...