Tims Gardening Column
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Grow your own hot chips? - May 21, 2009
I went to the cricket in January and got stuck behind a huge guy wearing a Mexican hat. It was so hot I began hallucinating about hiring a seagull suit and running onto the pitch with a huge chip under my wing. If security chased me it would look like they were after my chip. I love chips and they taste even better if they are made fr...
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A Gum For Little Gardens - May 7, 2009
I was heading down the coast on a fishing trip in march and we passed through a town called Mogo. As a kid I used to hate Mogo because my mother would always want to stop and look at the pottery studio. At the time we had more mugs and sugar bowls than anyone in Australia. Now Mogo is famous for it's zoo and the spectacular W.A red fl...
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New Wattle is a Winner - Apr 15, 2009
Last year when I visited the ABC gardening show at homebush I noticed a display of a new release plant called “ Fettuccini “. It was a small shrub that had very unusual lime green foliage that looked like fettuccini. I am happy to announce that this fantastic native plant is now available at your local garden centre. Botanical...
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The most exciting new Camellia for 20 years - Apr 5, 2009
A new Camellia japonica called “Volunteer “has been described as the most significant new release for 20 years. Originally released in N.Z for their “Year of the Volunteer“ it is now available at Tim’s Garden Centre in Campbelltown. Advanced bushy plants in bud are available now from $39.99. This early flowering Camell...
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New Citrus are a winner! - Mar 18, 2009
A new range of Citrus trees have been released that are perfectly suited for today’s small courtyard style gardens. Citrus Splitzer is two citrus varieties grafted on the one tree. There are 5 combinations available including Lemon& Lime, Lemon & Orange, Orange & Lime, Kaffir Lime & Lime, and Mandarin & Orange. The...