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Gardening Australia ep.30 2016

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Guerrilla Gardeners Costa is in Cremorne Point on Sydney's North Shore exploring a lush, public garden with a romantic history Triumph Amongst the Trees Jerry meets a plant collector who has been packing exotic treasures into her incredible garden for over 35 years The Humble Spud With the weather warming up it's time to get stuck into planting spuds Magical Mushrooms Josh meets a couple of young innovators who have combined waste management with urban farming to grow nutritious and healthy fungi FAQs - Expired Seed | Earthworms | Pruning Frost Damage Jane explains what to do with seed that's out of date; Angus gives the lowdown on using earthworms in a worm farm and Sophie tells when to prune frost damaged plants Handsome Hedges Jane explains the good reasons why camellias are one of Australia's favourite hedging plants Gardening Australia provides practical, realistic, and credible horticultural and gardening advice, inspiring and entertaining all Austra

Costa's Garden Odyssey ep.17 ( Series 1 ep.5)

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Costa heads to Melbourne suburb of Collingwood to take a look at the Collingwood Children's Farm and amongst other things, the wonders of "worm juice". While in Melbourne he helps a Preston family save thousands of litres of water before a trip up to the Blue Mountains west of Sydney where Costa joins over 3000 plant enthusiasts at the Bilpin Collectors Plant Fair. 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 Austr

Gardening Australia ep.29 2016

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Thriller, Filler, Spiller John creates a different take on the container garden, using mixed native perennials Ant-house Plant Jerry profiles the unique ant-house plant that's indigenous to the mangrove swamps and forests of Far North Queensland A City Oasis Costa visits a tiny inner city garden that's a thriving example of how much can be achieved in a small space My Garden Path We follow a botanical sculptor as she creates stunning art pieces from living and dead plants Colouring In Sophie fills in the gaps in her garden beds A Productive Paradise Josh explores a Margaret River property with a sustainable house and garden that have been designed to blend into the surrounding landscape Gardening Australia provides practical, realistic, and credible horticultural and gardening advice, inspiring and entertaining all Australian gardeners around the world. Gardening Australia ep.29 2016

Costa's Garden Odyssey ep.17 ( Series 1 ep.4)

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Costa explores the 'united nations' of community gardens at Riverwood in Sydney's west and then uses a groundbreaking drainage cell to build a new garden on a concrete block. Down on the Morning Peninsula in in Victoria, and Costa visits Diggers Seeds, a specialist heritage seed supplier. 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 will take you to the joyous, harmonious heart of the g

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Costa's Garden Odyssey ep.5

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Costa explores our rich heritage of native plants and bush tucker at the Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens, a community garden dating thousands of years. 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 wh

The Beechgrove Garden ep.22 2016

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In the Beechgrove Garden Jim is in the veggie plot still managing to crop late veg and it's also hedge cutting time of year and Jim sets about the conifer hedge and the pleached lime. This post was moved here: https://video-clump.com/2018/03/11/the-beechgrove-garden-episode-22-2016/ Continuing the budget theme, Carole then visits Mari Reid in Ardersier, whose whole garden is full of money-saving ideas while still managing to be penny-pinching pretty. The Beechgrove Garden ep.22 2016

Gardening Australia ep.15 2016

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Costa visits a historic garden in the Blue Mountains National Park; Josh checks out a compost making facility; Angus offers native alternatives to exotic favourites and Jerry visits an orchid grower. Road to Ribbons Jerry visits the president of the Eastern District Orchid Society. Tensions are high during preparation for their annual autumn show Rose Relocation Jane shows how to move a rose from the ground into a pot Native Alternatives Angus recommends reliable native plant favourites that can be used instead of similar exotics A Sleeping Beauty Costa visits an historic hilltop garden, set within the Blue Mountains National Park, and meets the designer who is lovingly bringing it back to life FAQs - Crocks | Staghorns | Blackbirds John answers the age-old question of whether to use crocks, Jerry discusses why people put banana skins in staghorns and Tino shows how to dissuade blackbirds from eating your seedlings Big Compost Josh checks out a massive commercial operation that

Gardening Australia ep.13 2016

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Jerry visits Government House; Sophie chooses plants for wildlife; we see the winning show gardens at MIFGS; and Josh visits a unique and romantic garden