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Chloe Foster

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Chloe is a lifelong horticulturist and gardener. Her career began working in wholesale and retail nurseries, before moving into high-profile horticultural positions with Melbourne Zoo and Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, specialising in the cultivation of hard-to-grow species. Chloe loves creating engaging gardens and helping people select the ‘right plant for the right place.’ This philosophy spills over into her teaching Horticulture at Melbourne Polytechnic, where she spends her days getting students excited about plants and gardening. She is a co-host of the successful 3CR Gardening Show, and loves using her knowledge to educate people through writing and broadcasting.

Recent articles by Chloe Foster

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Pruning

Chop n’ change

Specialist pruning techniques can maximise flower and fruit production, improve the health of your plants and expand your skillset.

Chloe Thomson in her garden
Feature gardens

Steep learning curve

The owners of this sloping block north-east of Melbourne have turned a gardener’s potential nightmare into a colourful and quirky wonderland.

Mulch
Composting and mulching

Marvellous mulch

From the aesthetic to the practical to the downright beneficial, mulch is an all-rounder that has you – and your garden.

Banksia
Shrubs and trees

Behold the banksia

These iconic Aussie flowers bring the wow factor – as well as abundant wildlife – to any garden.

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