Global Gardener

18/08/2025

Great weather for a cuppa with friends on the patio.

09/08/2025

Date claimer - I'll see you there!

29/06/2025

Zago and orchid - what a nice combination

29/06/2025

Magic paperbarks on a winters morning

10/05/2025

Somehow, I dont think Ms. Crow and her dog Princess will scare away the vegetable eating Bowerbirds.

15/04/2025

Can you grow vegetables in the tropics? Sure can!
This came from my small garden last year and Im about to do it all again...

13/03/2025

GROWING VEGETABLES IN THE TROPICS WORKSHOP $80
SUNDAY 30 MARCH, 1-4pm
Grow your own food. Topics covered: building a new vegetable bed & rejuvenating an existing garden; improving soil & drainage; plant varieties suitable for Townsville; controlling pest & disease; effective watering & fertilising; planting & maintenance schedule.

BOOK: https://buy.stripe.com/28o5mZdNM6TZ1TW8xy

02/02/2025

GARDENING WORKSHOPS IN TOWNSVILLE 2025
It's easy to book your workshops - just click on the link below the workshop description and it will take you to the booking page.
I look forward to meeting my old gardens friends again and meeting new gardeners who have moved to the tropics.

15/01/2025

Kew gardens was on my holiday-bucket list - finally got there.
Enjoying the sunshine in autumn while wondering around through iconic gardens-life is good.

15/01/2025

It was a treat to visit Edenborough Botanical Gardens. Seeing the arctic & Himalayan plants, the gorgeous autumn colours and talking to the horticulture staff was special.

31/07/2024

LEARN HOW TO PRUNE YOUR GARDEN CORRECTLY
Workshop: Saturday 24 August, 1-4pm $75

Discover the various techniques; What time of year is best; How to prune fruit trees, shrubs, palms and grasses; How to use the various tools. Turn your jungle into a beautiful garden by pruning correctly.
BOOK NOW: https://globalgardener.org/pruning-professionally-2/

18/07/2024

HOW TO INSTALL AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM WORKSHOP
SATURDAY 03 AUGUST, 1-4pm $85
This is a hands-on workshop. Discover how easy it is to install an above ground irrigation system for your garden, pots and hanging baskets. You do not need previous experience, suitable for beginners. All materials included.
You will learn how to:
• Select the appropriate irrigation system for your project
• Calculate the material that is required
• Identify the tools you need
• How to draw a site-plan and calculate the cost
You will make a model during workshop using all the tools & material required for installing an irrigation system for your home garden.
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Installing an Irrigation System -03/08/24 Date: Saturday 03 August, 2024 Time: 1.00-4.00pm $85 This is a hands-on workshop. You will make a model during the workshop and practice using all the material and tools required for an irrigation system. Discover how easy it is to install an above ground ir...