Tims Gardening Column
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It's a Big Thing, Thing! - Nov 10, 2009
Australia is a big country so perhaps that’s why we are fascinated by big things. Gardeners are fascinated by big things too and that’s why we have competitions to see who can grow the biggest pumpkin. A pumpkin vine can take over your entire backyard so big thing lovers will be happy to hear about a new tomato plant that can produce huge fru...
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Pot plants need love too! - Oct 7, 2009
The windy weather from last week has caused thousands of dollars worth of damage to pot plants in the Macarthur area. When the plants blow over the terracotta or ceramic pots get broken. These can be hard to replace because pot colours and styles change with fashion. If your pot plants are blowing over it is a sign that the plants nee...
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Veggie Gardening Can Be Dangerous! - Sep 16, 2009
This week the boys and I dug up the veggie garden. First we had to pull out all the spent winter vegetables including Broccoli, Broadbeans and Brussel sprouts. I've never grown Broadbeans before and after tasting them this year I won't be growing them again. The kids thought they were disgusting and I had to agree. We spread cow manur...
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Hedge your bet with Tomatoes - Sep 2, 2009
Even today, I still get customers who will only grow Grosse Lisse Tomatoes. This aussie Icon has been around since 1938 but it was actually invented by the Germans. Its a great tasting tomato but if you only grow one variety you increase the chances that your entire crop could be destroyed by pests and diseases. Your local nursery wil...
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The Best Soap Ever? - Aug 28, 2009
Dear Gardening FriendsWhile holidaying in Merimbula last February we went to the famous Candelo markets. This market is held once a month in a sleepy little town called Candelo. One of my friends moved to Candelo about 5 years ago and he loves it. If you ever go there I highly recommend the French toast with ricotta and fresh blueberrie...