30 August 1999 Pioneer women gardeners in Australia. A recent conference in Geelong told the story of pioneer women gardeners, who came to this country fifty years after it was settled and created new gardens incorporating the native flora and plants exported from Britain. Mid Winter - Spring cometh. Late winter gardening under tree canopies. Colour for the gloom of shortened days.
Spring is just around the corner.
Be prepared for a hot and variable summer. Last year was the hottest summer on record in Australia. This year is shaping up to beat last years dubious record. Many communities are still on water restrictions, with the promise of worse to come. Garden's who have planned in advance, preparing their soils with plenty of organic materials did best last year in the heat.