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Tropical dwarf Most keen tropical gardeners are growing or have tried or wish to grow Heliconias. While many heliconias are giants of the forest there are also small species worth considering. This one is a bit unusual and a collector's find - Heliconia rostrata 'Dwarf'.

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cute plant for a chunky textural effect in the garden. Philodendron 'Fatboy'

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Plant of the week on Radio 4BC.

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Feature plant for Saturday 1st Feb 2025. Ophiopogon intermedius. . We'll be featuring this plant on radio today. 4BC 882AM. Brisbane, Australia @4BC Brisbane #gardening #Brisbane #hortmedia #plantsmakepeoplehappy

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this was the Feature Plant of the Week on 4BC Radio this weekend. #gardening #gardeningAu ##mgardeningaustralia

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Ginger Not all ginger is eaten or drunk as ginger beer. Many of the ginger group (Zingiber, Alpinia, etc.) have highly attractive foliage and flowers. If you live in a tropical or subtropical climate, it is highly likely you are already growing these fascinating plants.

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We often see gum trees as scary big trees that fall on buildings and catch fire. However, there are dwarf cultivars that can easily be pruned into a bush and thereby planted near buildings. Eucalyptus 'Precious'

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Brisbane Lily ! a subtropical bulb species from Australia. ##gardening

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Ivory Curl Flower - one of the common street trees planted by councils in south east Queensland. Proteaceae family. Buckinghamii celcissima. #gardening

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Feature plant for Saturday 28th Dec. Nodding Orchid . 4BC radio GARDEN. 6.30am - 7.00am session. Tune in 882AM Join in: Ph 133 882 T 0499 880 882 E: [email protected] Listen live or download podcast afterwards: www.4bc.com.au/show/4bc-wee...

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Effective use of succulents as features to an entrance at a bar. #gardening #succulents

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The sound of summer in Australia #gardening #wildlife #cicadas #environment

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Phaius orchids are stately terrestrial specimens worth growing. The flower spike can easily reach 1m in height.

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Dwarf Umbrella trees - actually shrubs, but the poor things are stuck with that terrible common name 'tree'. The variegated forms of this plant add a delightful splash of colour to a garden. These are tough plants when grown outdoors in warm climates and rarely need much TLC.

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Angels dare not tread. I love them, but many gardeners fear angel trumpets (Brugmansia) due to their notorious reputation of poisonous compounds. I say 'plant more' but educate the public how safe they can be in gardens. #gardening #Brugmansia #angel

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Feature plant today on 4BC is Tabernaemontana corymbosa 'Little Emerald'

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Aussie bushland is now in flower featuring the native grasstrees. substack.com/@paulplantho...

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Never underestimate a white flowering Brunfelsia substack.com/@paulplantho...

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A native for all gardens. Whether you wish to create a classic parterre garden, a cottage garden, Australian native garden, white garden or birdlife habitat garden, this plant just may be what you need - Murraya 'Min-A-Min'. [Note: it is believed to be Murraya lucida parentage, not M.paniculata]

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Some of the best bulbs for subtropical gardens are those that are popular for gardeners in other climate zones, but in those cooler climates they are regarded as sensitive. On top of the list for subtropical bulbs is Hippeastrum. #gardening

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Yesterday Today Tomorrow- not all are blue Brunfelsia genus has a few species, about forty-nine. The most popular seen in gardens have blue flowers, but this delightful specimen is sold as Brunfelsia undulata 'White Caps'.

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Native gardenia from Qld Australia. Larsenaikia ochreata

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The next PLANT SALE is on November 23rd between 7:00 am and midday. Details are in the event below. We will also be hosting a PLANT PROPAGATION workshop between 8:00am and 10:30. See link for more information www.trybooking.com/events/13152....

Tropical dwarf Most keen tropical gardeners are growing or have tried or wish to grow Heliconias. While many heliconias are giants of the forest there are also small species worth considering. This one is a bit unusual and a collector's find - Heliconia rostrata 'Dwarf'.

cute plant for a chunky textural effect in the garden. Philodendron 'Fatboy'

Plant of the week on Radio 4BC.

Feature plant for Saturday 1st Feb 2025. Ophiopogon intermedius. . We'll be featuring this plant on radio today. 4BC 882AM. Brisbane, Australia @4BC Brisbane #gardening #Brisbane #hortmedia #plantsmakepeoplehappy

this was the Feature Plant of the Week on 4BC Radio this weekend. #gardening #gardeningAu ##mgardeningaustralia

Ginger Not all ginger is eaten or drunk as ginger beer. Many of the ginger group (Zingiber, Alpinia, etc.) have highly attractive foliage and flowers. If you live in a tropical or subtropical climate, it is highly likely you are already growing these fascinating plants.

We often see gum trees as scary big trees that fall on buildings and catch fire. However, there are dwarf cultivars that can easily be pruned into a bush and thereby planted near buildings. Eucalyptus 'Precious'

Brisbane Lily ! a subtropical bulb species from Australia. ##gardening

Ivory Curl Flower - one of the common street trees planted by councils in south east Queensland. Proteaceae family. Buckinghamii celcissima. #gardening

Feature plant for Saturday 28th Dec. Nodding Orchid . 4BC radio GARDEN. 6.30am - 7.00am session. Tune in 882AM Join in: Ph 133 882 T 0499 880 882 E: [email protected] Listen live or download podcast afterwards: www.4bc.com.au/show/4bc-wee...

Effective use of succulents as features to an entrance at a bar. #gardening #succulents

The sound of summer in Australia #gardening #wildlife #cicadas #environment

Phaius orchids are stately terrestrial specimens worth growing. The flower spike can easily reach 1m in height.

Dwarf Umbrella trees - actually shrubs, but the poor things are stuck with that terrible common name 'tree'. The variegated forms of this plant add a delightful splash of colour to a garden. These are tough plants when grown outdoors in warm climates and rarely need much TLC.

Angels dare not tread. I love them, but many gardeners fear angel trumpets (Brugmansia) due to their notorious reputation of poisonous compounds. I say 'plant more' but educate the public how safe they can be in gardens. #gardening #Brugmansia #angel

Feature plant today on 4BC is Tabernaemontana corymbosa 'Little Emerald'

Aussie bushland is now in flower featuring the native grasstrees. substack.com/@paulplantho...

Never underestimate a white flowering Brunfelsia substack.com/@paulplantho...

A native for all gardens. Whether you wish to create a classic parterre garden, a cottage garden, Australian native garden, white garden or birdlife habitat garden, this plant just may be what you need - Murraya 'Min-A-Min'. [Note: it is believed to be Murraya lucida parentage, not M.paniculata]

Some of the best bulbs for subtropical gardens are those that are popular for gardeners in other climate zones, but in those cooler climates they are regarded as sensitive. On top of the list for subtropical bulbs is Hippeastrum. #gardening

Yesterday Today Tomorrow- not all are blue Brunfelsia genus has a few species, about forty-nine. The most popular seen in gardens have blue flowers, but this delightful specimen is sold as Brunfelsia undulata 'White Caps'.

Native gardenia from Qld Australia. Larsenaikia ochreata

The next PLANT SALE is on November 23rd between 7:00 am and midday. Details are in the event below. We will also be hosting a PLANT PROPAGATION workshop between 8:00am and 10:30. See link for more information www.trybooking.com/events/13152....

Garden radio this morning

I'm here at last !