Love this plant fair, bought a whole bunch of wonderful plants. Melbourne people should try to get there. I’m in the background chatting with other plant people, and I have the biggest smile on my face because shopping plants is better than any designer handbag!
I discovered Stephen and the 3CR gardening show a few years ago now and usually do a catchup on those broadcasts via the website. I must say that I occasionally manage to pick up some gems of information/education that you never hear otherwise in mainstream media gardening shows. I love when Alexandra from the Middle Sized Garden visits Australia really enjoyed your youtube clip on creating a perfect garden border. I think there are a lot of plants talked about that are difficult to obtain in Western Australia either because our climate doesn't suit them or they can't be sent over due to our strict quarantine restrictions.
Thanks for the video on this interesting topic of rare plant fairs. I wish it was longer and with even more plants :) Also the cussonia was fascinating - would you consider talking more about feeding and fertilizing plants in gardens and in pots?
In reference to fuchsias , heat tolerant cultivars. Only one or two Japanese hybrids survive in the Southeast US. What varieties have you grown or would suggest ?
What we have here are likely to be a whole different array of cultivars than those in the US.However I find most Fuchsias are fine given that they don't get direct sun. Regards Stephen
Hello from Tasmania, where I have a Cussonia that is 15+ years old. It was planted into the garden in what started out as a sunny position and four years ago it had not only grown to 12 feet tall but had leaned dramatically towards the sun to avoid the increasing shade of an overshadowing hawthorn. It was healthy but the top leaves were brushing the guttering of the house and growing at an alarming angle of about 40 degrees and threatened to topple if subjected to strong winds. I had considered that I might have to remove it completely, but instead hacked it off at 3 feet from the ground, leaving just a bare trunk. Four years later it is again 12 feet tall, not only recovered from aggressive pruning but now with 6 strongly growing branches and a much more upright habit 😮because the hawthorn had also been pruned to allow more sun to reach the garden. My experience in Tasmania is not only that the Cussonia is quite a hardy tree, fast growing, and cold tolerant but has thrived in spite of necessarily extremely pruning .
Hi Stephen and Matthew! I love the show and even have my wife hooked on watching it. Here the new shows come out on Thursday morning and sometimes we're among the first viewers. My question is how aggressive should I be in teasing out the roots of pot bound perennials? Thanks and best wishes! Scott Carmichael, Shawnee Kansas USA, zone 6A (-23C to 38C)
one fellow featured Hebe and i have tried a few before but with no success so far.... are there any that will survive our cold here in the Southeast US.... my guess is that our wet cold winters will not bode well for any hebe to survive.... my aracauria angustifolia that was almost 15 ft. tall did not make it thru this winter's 7 degrees fahrenheit...... it is gone now...i was crushed...... thanks......m.
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Was fun talking with you both. Love this channel!
Love this plant fair, bought a whole bunch of wonderful plants. Melbourne people should try to get there. I’m in the background chatting with other plant people, and I have the biggest smile on my face because shopping plants is better than any designer handbag!
Glad you enjoyed! See you at the spring one!
I discovered Stephen and the 3CR gardening show a few years ago now and usually do a catchup on those broadcasts via the website. I must say that I occasionally manage to pick up some gems of information/education that you never hear otherwise in mainstream media gardening shows. I love when Alexandra from the Middle Sized Garden visits Australia really enjoyed your youtube clip on creating a perfect garden border. I think there are a lot of plants talked about that are difficult to obtain in Western Australia either because our climate doesn't suit them or they can't be sent over due to our strict quarantine restrictions.
Thanks for watching. Jane Tonkin (rare bulbs & perennials)is able to ship to WA so do have a look at her website: www.tonkinsbulbs.com.au/
I love the begonia guy
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video on this interesting topic of rare plant fairs. I wish it was longer and with even more plants :)
Also the cussonia was fascinating - would you consider talking more about feeding and fertilizing plants in gardens and in pots?
Thanks for watching Else - great idea!
In reference to fuchsias , heat tolerant cultivars. Only one or two Japanese hybrids survive in the Southeast US. What varieties have you grown or would suggest ?
What we have here are likely to be a whole different array of cultivars than those in the US.However I find most Fuchsias are fine given that they don't get direct sun. Regards Stephen
Hello from Tasmania, where I have a Cussonia that is 15+ years old. It was planted into the garden in what started out as a sunny position and four years ago it had not only grown to 12 feet tall but had leaned dramatically towards the sun to avoid the increasing shade of an overshadowing hawthorn. It was healthy but the top leaves were brushing the guttering of the house and growing at an alarming angle of about 40 degrees and threatened to topple if subjected to strong winds. I had considered that I might have to remove it completely, but instead hacked it off at 3 feet from the ground, leaving just a bare trunk. Four years later it is again 12 feet tall, not only recovered from aggressive pruning but now with 6 strongly growing branches and a much more upright habit 😮because the hawthorn had also been pruned to allow more sun to reach the garden. My experience in Tasmania is not only that the Cussonia is quite a hardy tree, fast growing, and cold tolerant but has thrived in spite of necessarily extremely pruning .
I am assuming you are growing Cussonia paniculata as all you say would certainly apply to this species. Regards Stephen
I had better stop fertilising my Boab tree. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
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Kerry from Adelaide South Australia x 🌺🌸💮😇🙏🇦🇺🕊️💜
Thanks for watching!
Hi Stephen and Matthew! I love the show and even have my wife hooked on watching it. Here the new shows come out on Thursday morning and sometimes we're among the first viewers. My question is how aggressive should I be in teasing out the roots of pot bound perennials? Thanks and best wishes! Scott Carmichael, Shawnee Kansas USA, zone 6A (-23C to 38C)
most perennials can be treated quite roughly so don’t be scared. Regards Stephen
Brilliant
Thanks for watching!
one fellow featured Hebe and i have tried a few before but with no success so far.... are there any that will survive our cold here in the Southeast US.... my guess is that our wet cold winters will not bode well for any hebe to survive.... my aracauria angustifolia that was almost 15 ft. tall did not make it thru this winter's 7 degrees fahrenheit...... it is gone now...i was crushed...... thanks......m.
Ah...zonal denial! We have a video about that coming up! Very sad news about your Aracauria.