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Gardening Australia ep.2 2017

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Pumpkin Pickin' Tino gives us some tips on how to tell when your pumpkin is ready to pick New Digs - Meet Millie (and Squid)! Costa meets Gardening Australia's newest presenter, Millie Ross, and helps her build a garden pathway at her new house Growing Goodness Jane visits a charity that creates meals for the needy using rescued surplus food and vegetables grown in their own rail side garden Beauty in the Bush Jerry travels to a lush, beautifully designed garden nestled amongst the Sunshine Coast hinterland Plant Profile - Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland' This hardy plant is tough enough to handle both heat and frost! Wicking Works Sophie shows us how to make a wicking bed out of a recycled food container Gardening Australia provides practical, realistic, and credible horticultural and gardening advice, inspiring and entertaining all Australian gardeners around the world. Presented by Australia's leading horticultural experts, Gardening Australia is a va

Gardening Australia ep.28 2016

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Jane visits Melbourne Zoo's butterfly house; Costa explores a quirky garden; Angus explains how to establish plants and Tino gets inspired by small-scale farming. 1. Bountiful Butterflies Jane visits Melbourne Zoo's butterfly house and discovers how important plants are in their lifecycle 2. The Right Start Angus explains the best methods for establishing new plants 3. Wulfen Spurge Sophie profiles the popular euphorbia Wulfen Spurge 4. FAQs - Picking Pears | Ginger | Organic Slug Control Jerry talks about growing greengrocer ginger, Josh explains the best time to pick pears and Jane offers ideas for slug and snail control 5. Bits & Bob's Costa visits a quirky collector's garden that's packed to the rafters with bric-a-brac, antiques, tools, and of course, plants 6. Garlic Flowers Tino shares a tip for using garlic flowers 7. Living the Dream Tino gets inspired by a horticulturist-turned-farmer who offers tips on how to make a good living from sm

Costa's Garden Odyssey ep.16 ( Series 1 ep.3)

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Costa explores the sustainable backyard makeover revolution that is Permablitz, and visionary Humberto Urriola explains his dream for greening our cities. Costa also travels to Woolgoolga to understand the shift to Blueberry production and learns the ancient art of Ikebana. Costa is a man of the people. A man who can connect with all. His infectious character and passion for his subject puts people at ease and makes them shine. A Landscape Architect with an all-consuming passion for plants and people - Costa knows how to find the best in both of them, and takes great pleasure in bringing them together. Costa’s Garden Odyssey is a groundbreaking magazine style series that allows this unique Greek Garden Guru an opportunity to do what he does best - spread his green wisdom while communicating with people and celebrating cultures and community in a way never seen before on Australian television. Costa's Garden Odyssey ep.16 ( Series 1 ep.3)

Gardening Australia ep.27 2016

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Tropical Delights Jerry explores an expansive Far North Queensland garden that's a veritable arboretum of weird and wonderful tropical plants Elizabeth Farm Angus visits Elizabeth Farm, a historic house and garden in western Sydney where a number of important horticultural ideas were cultivated A Place to Drop In Josh check out an innovative and award winning green space in Fremantle that is delighting all ages in the community Succession Vegies To keep the vegies coming, Sophie's always planting something; this time it's Asian greens and spring onions Easy As Costa multitasks in the garden and creates the perfect compost ingredient Garden Gang The Garden Gang give some tips on seasonal jobs to do in the garden this weekend Gardening Australia provides practical, realistic, and credible horticultural and gardening advice, inspiring and entertaining all Australian gardeners around the nation. Presented by Australia's leading horticultural experts, Gardening

Costa's Garden Odyssey ep.15 ( Series 1 ep.2)

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Costa visits a garden that has brought healing to a fractured community in Sydney's Macquarie Fields. He completes his drainage solution for a family with major water issues, as well as visiting the Heritage Apple Festival to taste 200-year-old apple varieties. Costa is a man of the people. A man who can connect with all. His infectious character and passion for his subject puts people at ease and makes them shine. A Landscape Architect with an all-consuming passion for plants and people - Costa knows how to find the best in both of them, and takes great pleasure in bringing them together. Costa’s Garden Odyssey is a groundbreaking magazine style series that allows this unique Greek Garden Guru an opportunity to do what he does best - spread his green wisdom while communicating with people and celebrating cultures and community in a way never seen before on Australian television. Costa's Garden Odyssey ep.15 ( Series 1 ep.2)

Gardening Australia ep.1 2017

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Silver Foliage Plants Sophie shows us the benefits of using hardy and beautiful grey foliaged plants in the garden The Weatherman - Rain Gauges and Thermometers Josh talks about two garden essentials the rain gauge and thermometer - and shows the best way to install them for maximum accuracy Tomato Pests and Problems Jerry and Sophie answer two common questions asked about tomatoes Excess Produce - Tomato Passat a If you've got a glut of tomatoes, here's a fantastic recipe idea to try Propagating from Seed Tino gets some great tips on how to sow and grow seeds in cell trays from a horticulturist at 'The Patch' What is a Flower? Flowers are ubiquitous in our lives but Jerry takes a moment to stop and ponder: What exactly is a flower? A Creative Escape - Terraforming and Landscaping Costa heads to the Blue Mountains to catch up with landscaper Michael Bates to check out his 15-year project - re-imagining an historic hilltop garden Gardening Australia provi

Costa's Garden Odyssey ep.14 ( Series 1 ep.1)

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The odyssey begins with Costa visiting a community garden in Brisbane's CBD to learn about their groundbreaking sustainable practices. Costa also examines a major water issue at a house built on a swamp and travels out to the unique Chinchilla Watermelon Festival. Costa is a man of the people. A man who can connect with all. His infectious character and passion for his subject puts people at ease and makes them shine. A Landscape Architect with an all-consuming passion for plants and people - Costa knows how to find the best in both of them, and takes great pleasure in bringing them together. Costa’s Garden Odyssey is a groundbreaking magazine style series that allows this unique Greek Garden Guru an opportunity to do what he does best - spread his green wisdom while communicating with people and celebrating cultures and community in a way never seen before on Australian television. Costa's Garden Odyssey ep.14  ( Series 1 ep.1)

Costa's Garden Odyssey ep.13

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  It's time to celebrate the transformation of the Tembeleski's backyard into a sustainable and productive garden - something we can all do to save money and cut our carbon footprint.  Costa's Garden Odyssey is an Australian television gardening program hosted by landscape architect Costa Georgiadis. Costa takes a holistic approach to gardening and horticulture, emphasising the importance of water and its management and the benefits of sustainable living. Costa spreads his green wisdom while communicating with people and celebrating cultures and community. Costa is a man of the people. A man who can connect with all. His infectious character and passion for his subject puts people at ease and makes them shine. A Landscape Architect with an all-consuming passion for plants and people - Costa knows how to find the best in both of them, and takes great pleasure in bringing them together. Costa’s Garden Odyssey is a groundbreaking magazine style series that allows this u

Gardening Australia ep.26 2016

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From Plot to Plate Jane travels to rural Victoria to visit one of Australia's largest kitchen gardens Call That a Yam? Jerry demonstrates a couple of easy techniques for propagating Elephant's Foot Yam, an unusual tasty tuber My Garden Path - Sophie Thomson Sophie shares her story from a childhood surrounded by plants and gardens to Gardening Australia presenter, and introduces us to her family Feed Your Food Tino shows how to keep plants healthy and thriving by applying the right fertilisers at the right time The Sweetest Plant Costa is at the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney to discover more about the intriguing cacao tree! What a Tool! - The Holster Josh's favourite tool is his holster! Gardening Australia provides practical, realistic, and credible horticultural and gardening advice, inspiring and entertaining all Australian gardeners around the nation. Presented by Australia's leading horticultural experts, Gardening Australia is a valuable r

Costa's Garden Odyssey ep.12

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  Costa shows us how to choose the right plants to thrive in a dry climate   Costa's Garden Odyssey is an Australian television gardening program hosted by landscape architect Costa Georgiadis. Costa takes a holistic approach to gardening and horticulture, emphasising the importance of water and its management and the benefits of sustainable living. Costa spreads his green wisdom while communicating with people and celebrating cultures and community.    Costa is a man of the people. A man who can connect with all. His infectious character and passion for his subject puts people at ease and makes them shine. A Landscape Architect with an all-consuming passion for plants and people - Costa knows how to find the best in both of them, and takes great pleasure in bringing them together. Costa’s Garden Odyssey is a groundbreaking magazine style series that allows this unique Greek Garden Guru an opportunity to do what he does best - spread his green wisdom while communicating with peop

Gardening Australia ep.25 2016

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Raising the Roof Costa meets residents of an old block of flats who have worked together to create an amazing rooftop garden My Garden Path - Dr Damon Young Philosopher and author Dr Damon Young shares his intriguing views on the different ways gardens influence us Get Grafting Tino shows how easy it is to have a go at grafting fruit trees at home Nature Play John explores a groundbreaking natural playground set in Melbourne's historic Royal Park Time for TLC Josh gives his indoor plants a bit of winter TLC, giving them a new lease on life Gardening Australia provides practical, realistic, and credible horticultural and gardening advice, inspiring and entertaining all Australian gardeners around the nation. Presented by Australia's leading horticultural experts, Gardening Australia is a valuable resource to all gardeners through this television program. Gardening Australia ep.25 2016

Costa's Garden Odyssey ep.11

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   Costa explores how gardening means different things to different people: from the prickly world of cacti to the faith that is driving some bushland regeneration.     Costa's Garden Odyssey is an Australian television gardening program hosted by landscape architect Costa Georgiadis. Costa takes a holistic approach to gardening and horticulture, emphasising the importance of water and its management and the benefits of sustainable living. Costa spreads his green wisdom while communicating with people and celebrating cultures and community.    Costa is a man of the people. A man who can connect with all. His infectious character and passion for his subject puts people at ease and makes them shine. A Landscape Architect with an all-consuming passion for plants and people - Costa knows how to find the best in both of them, and takes great pleasure in bringing them together. Costa’s Garden Odyssey is a groundbreaking magazine style series that allows this unique Greek Garden Guru an

Costa's Garden Odyssey ep.10

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   Costa travels to tropical Far North Queensland to explore the region's exotic plants and herbs by visiting a range of functional gardens.     Costa's Garden Odyssey is an Australian television gardening program hosted by landscape architect Costa Georgiadis. Costa takes a holistic approach to gardening and horticulture, emphasising the importance of water and its management and the benefits of sustainable living. Costa spreads his green wisdom while communicating with people and celebrating cultures and community.     Costa is a man of the people. A man who can connect with all. His infectious character and passion for his subject puts people at ease and makes them shine. A Landscape Architect with an all-consuming passion for plants and people - Costa knows how to find the best in both of them, and takes great pleasure in bringing them together. Costa’s Garden Odyssey is a groundbreaking magazine style series that allows this unique Greek Garden Guru an opportunity to do

Gardening Australia ep.24 2016

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Love Your Lawn Tino gives his lawn some winter love to ensure that it rockets off at the first sign of warm weather Hardwood Cuttings Jane shows how to propagate hydrangeas from cuttings Cycad Jerry explains why a cycad has a strange growth South African Style John meets a South African garden designer to talk about her work, and compare the two countries' plants and landscapes Dwarf Feather Grass Tino profiles one of his favourite ornamental grasses Life in the Hills Josh visits a couple who have transformed a bush block in the Perth hills with a diversity of plants Hello Aloe Sophie explores the Adelaide Botanic Garden's collection of diverse and tough aloes Cut the Camellias Costa gets stuck into pruning two overgrown camellias that each need a different approach Gardening Australia provides practical, realistic, and credible horticultural and gardening advice, inspiring and entertaining all Australian gardeners around the nation. Gardening Australia ep.24 2016

Costa's Garden Odyssey ep.9

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    Costa travels to Deloraine in the northwest corner of Tasmania, to visit the home of topiary and explore the unusual produce grown by the local boutique farmers.     Costa's Garden Odyssey is an Australian television gardening program hosted by landscape architect Costa Georgiadis. Costa takes a holistic approach to gardening and horticulture, emphasising the importance of water and its management and the benefits of sustainable living. Costa spreads his green wisdom while communicating with people and celebrating cultures and community.     Costa is a man of the people. A man who can connect with all. His infectious character and passion for his subject puts people at ease and makes them shine. A Landscape Architect with an all-consuming passion for plants and people - Costa knows how to find the best in both of them, and takes great pleasure in bringing them together. Costa’s Garden Odyssey is a groundbreaking magazine style series that allows this unique Greek Garden Guru

Costa's Garden Odyssey ep.8

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Costa's Garden Odyssey is an Australian television gardening program hosted by landscape architect Costa Georgiadis. Costa takes a holistic approach to gardening and horticulture, emphasising the importance of water and its management and the benefits of sustainable living. Costa spreads his green wisdom while communicating with people and celebrating cultures and community. Costa is a man of the people. A man who can connect with all. His infectious character and passion for his subject puts people at ease and makes them shine. A Landscape Architect with an all-consuming passion for plants and people - Costa knows how to find the best in both of them, and takes great pleasure in bringing them together. Costa’s Garden Odyssey is a groundbreaking magazine style series that allows this unique Greek Garden Guru an opportunity to do what he does best - spread his green wisdom while communicating with people and celebrating cultures and community in a way never seen before on Austral

Costa's Garden Odyssey ep.7

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Costa explores why Orange is gaining a reputation for growing some of the finest wines in Australia due to its unique soil and climate. Costa's Garden Odyssey is an Australian television gardening program hosted by landscape architect Costa Georgiadis. Costa takes a holistic approach to gardening and horticulture, emphasising the importance of water and its management and the benefits of sustainable living. Costa spreads his green wisdom while communicating with people and celebrating cultures and community. Costa is a man of the people. A man who can connect with all. His infectious character and passion for his subject puts people at ease and makes them shine. A Landscape Architect with an all-consuming passion for plants and people - Costa knows how to find the best in both of them, and takes great pleasure in bringing them together. Costa’s Garden Odyssey is a groundbreaking magazine style series that allows this unique Greek Garden Guru an opportunity to do what he does b

Gardening Australia ep.23 2016

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Gardening Australia provides practical, realistic, and credible horticultural and gardening advice, inspiring and entertaining all Australian gardeners around the nation. 1. Yellow Swamp Orchid Jerry demonstrates a simple and gentle way of propagating the Yellow Swamp Orchid 2. Anna's Garden Sophie meets a gardener in the Adelaide Hills whose Greek heritage is reflected in her colourful and eclectic Mediterranean-style garden 3. Outsmarting Slaters Josh shares a great tip on how to get the upper hand on slaters 4. A Likin' for Lichen Coinciding with Science Week, Costa explores a unique garden the Australian Botanic Garden in Mt Annan that showcases the amazing world of lichen 5. Daylily Tino shows how there is more to the daylily than just good looks 6. Art of Glass Tino has a great DIY project to create a beautiful glass cloche to protect vulnerable seedlings 7. FAQs - Attracting Bees | Suckering Trees | Planting Strawberries Jane gives a tip on how to attract bees t

Gardening Australia ep.22 2016

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Gardening Australia provides practical, realistic, and credible horticultural and gardening advice, inspiring and entertaining all Australian gardeners around the nation. 1. Choosing Cuttings Tino explains what cuttings to take at what time of year 2. Pocket City Farm Costa visits an old bowling club that has been transformed into a new community hub complete with kitchen garden, food forest and restaurant 3. FAQs - Watering Indoor Plants | Ripe Bananas | Pots for Citrus John explains when to water indoor plants in winter, Jerry explains how to tell when bananas are ripe and Josh shows what sized pots are best for citrus 4. Cold Frame Tino shows how to build one of the niftiest things to have in the garden through the colder months 5. Clematis In this plant profile, John takes a look at the Clematis 6. The Garden Gang Find out what to do in your garden this weekend from the Garden Gang 7. Kokedama Jane gets her hands dirty making kokedama - Japanese moss balls 8. Cup and Sauc

Costa's Garden Odyssey ep.6

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Costa shows us how gardens can be a sensory haven by visiting the Kevin Heinze Garden Centre and transforming an overgrown herb and veggie patch at the Maidstone Community Centre. Costa's Garden Odyssey is an Australian television gardening program hosted by landscape architect Costa Georgiadis. Costa takes a holistic approach to gardening and horticulture, emphasising the importance of water and its management and the benefits of sustainable living. Costa spreads his green wisdom while communicating with people and celebrating cultures and community. Costa is a man of the people. A man who can connect with all. His infectious character and passion for his subject puts people at ease and makes them shine. A Landscape Architect with an all-consuming passion for plants and people - Costa knows how to find the best in both of them, and takes great pleasure in bringing them together. Costa’s Garden Odyssey is a groundbreaking magazine style series that allows this unique Greek Gar