In this issue

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Check out our favourite gorgeous new-release roses, and see new ways to plant them. Read about superb tiny trees to fit even the smallest spaces. Rachel Ward shares her insights on a new way of thinking about farming, soil health and caring for Country. Learn about growing peas and loose-leaf lettuce, get tips on saving your favourite dahlias now that flowering has finished, and check out our autumn garden health checklist! 

NEXT LEVEL
Years of planning and dedication have shaped the grounds at Red Cow Farm, where a series of garden rooms invite visitors on a rose-filled ramble.

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ROCK STAR
Jeremy Valentine tells the story of the unique hand-hewn, tough-climate garden he built with partner Grant at The Stones, a 170-year-old farmhouse in central Victoria.

SMELL THE ROSES
Rose lovers, prepare to swoon. This year’s crop of new varieties offers a heady array of forms, colours and fragrance. We present 10 of our favourites.

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LITTLE BEAUTIES
While compact in size, small trees are generous in impact – offering shade, shelter and structure in the garden. Here are 10 top recommendations.

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LEARNING THE LAND
Across the rolling paddocks of Rachel Ward’s farm, native grasses are returning and with them a new way of thinking about farming, soil health and caring for Country.

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GROWTH MINDSET
Budding horticulturist James Hood, 13, is achieving great things in the garden thanks to a can-do attitude and a wealth of family support.

DREAM DAHLIAS
As dahlias finish their dazzling display, it’s time to plan for next season. Two expert growers share their tips on saving seed and lifting tubers for beautiful blooms.

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GARDEN HEALTH CHECKLIST
Autumn is the perfect season for tidying up, feeding, planting and preparing your garden for winter. Our horticultural editor AB Bishop takes you through the essentials.

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Also in this issue: 

  • Grow perfect peas – with ease!
  • Learn about long-harvest loose-leaf lettuce
  • Read all about rhubarb – is it time for a rethink?

Plus, more than 50 seasonal garden jobs to keep you busy in April.

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