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Jennifer Stackhouse

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Jennifer is a horticulturist, garden writer and editor, who gardens on an acre (just under half a hectare) at rural Barrington, a small village in northwest Tasmania. She loves the rural lifestyle and the profusion of cool climate plants in her rambling garden. Highly respected by gardeners around Australia, Jennifer is a popular speaker, author, editor and writer. Previously editor of ABC Gardening Australia magazine, Jennifer continues to write regularly about gardening for newspapers, magazines, websites and blogs and is heard regularly on ABC radio in Tasmania answering gardening questions.

Recent articles by Jennifer Stackhouse

Maple trees
Shrubs and trees

Magnificent maples

Discover a few small maple trees that can make a big statement in your garden.

Prune hydrangeas
Pruning

Prune hydrangeas

Prune hydrangeas every winter to keep them compact and set them up for next season’s flowering.

Bob Cherry
Meet the gardener

Meet Bob Cherry

Discover a gardener with a lifelong passion for breeding better plants for home gardens.

A peaceful nook Tasmanian garden
Feature gardens

A peaceful nook

While it is still young, this flourishing garden in Tasmania’s north-west is already wowing visitors with its abundant flowers and produce.

Prune roses
Roses

How to prune roses in winter

Pruning is hugely beneficial for the plant that’s getting the chop – and it’s rewarding for the gardener, too! So don’t be afraid to wield those secateurs and tame your plants.

Plan and plant bulbs for a spring display
Bulbs

Plan and plant bulbs for a spring display

Here are a few favourite bulbs to try in your garden...

Citrus summer care
Fruit

Summer citrus care essentials

Give your citrus trees the right care in summer for a juicy and plentiful harvest from autumn to spring.

Spring garden
Seasonal jobs

Three ways to enliven your garden for spring

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your garden! Here are some ways to give it a boost...

Pots with flowers
Gardening advice

Refresh and rejuvenate your garden

Watching a garden grow and take shape is one of the many joys of being a gardener, but over time, gardens naturally become more cluttered and overgrown. You can give your garden a new lease of life with these three smart edits.

Wisteria
Climbing plants

Wisteria dos and don’ts

If your wisteria is looking a bit ordinary, you might need to sharpen the way you train and prune it. Here are some tips for keeping wisteria in good shape.

Manure
Gardening advice

What’s the difference?

Spade or shovel? Get to know your products, tools and methods.

Garden gear
Gardening advice

Simple ways to store your garden gear

No room for a proper shed? Here are some simple and cheap ways to stash your tools, stakes, potting mix, and everything else that collects over time in the garden.

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