

"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...


Ray's Winning Gerbera Bloom Formula
So… are you Show ready? April is not that far away! Ray Bruce has shared his secret formula for getting the best blooms for Show day. Now...
Tips For Getting Your Gerberas Ready For The Show!
It will be approximately 8 weeks to the show when you receive this journal. Now is the time to step up your fertilising program. Increase...