Did you know...?
Did you know there is a native gerbera in WA? It was seen several years ago around Gidgegannup. The flowers are small and white and the...
CAUTION - Garden Weevil
Gerberas are hardy plants, and are generally not adversely affected by Insects, however, garden weevils have a particularly strong liking...
"Sporting" and "Winterising"
Sporting Stuart Tindale addressed an email enquiry we had a few months ago about a gerbera flower that had bloomed ½ white and ½ pink....
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...
CAUTION - Green Bud Disease!
There has been some communication that there is a "New" Green Gerbera. Unfortunately this is not the case. These Gerberas are diseased...
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...
Did You Know...
To keep cut flowers longer: Remove excess foliage, recut the stems and place in water immediately Harden and refresh the flowers by...
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...
"Winterising" Your Gerberas
The three basic rules for winter: 1. Clean up Get rid of any dead leaves and spent flowers. Take leaves away from the side they are...
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...
