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AB Bishop

Horticultural editor
AB is a horticulturist, writer, and conservationist. She is a host on Melbourne’s 3CR Community Radio gardening program, and a regular guest on ABC Radio Sydney’s gardening show with Simon Marnie. AB has authored three books about Australian flora and fauna. Naturescapes: How to create a natural Australian Garden (coauthored with Phillip Withers). Habitat: A practical guide to creating a wildlife-friendly, Australian Garden (Australia’s best-selling gardening book 2018). The Australian Native Garden (coauthored with Angus Stewart). Reprinted as The Waterwise Australian Native Garden. AB previously worked as a native plant expert at Kuranga Native Nursery and as a researcher for ABC TV’s Gardening Australia program.

Recent articles by AB Bishop

Elkhorn
Propagating

Divide and mount an elkhorn

The elkhorn fern is an epiphyte that grows naturally on tree trunks and branches. In the home, an elkhorn can be mounted on a board and displayed, creating an eye-catching feature. Here’s how to do it.

Prepare your garden for summer
Gardening advice

Beat the heat!

If you know a heatwave is coming, you can take steps to avoid damage, but if you return home after a hot day to find a wilted and shrivelled garden, don’t despair – most plants are resilient enough to be revived. Here’s how to prepare (or repair!) your garden.

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