I’ve had the good fortune of being able to go to a few conferences over the last couple of weeks, and I must say, there is no comparison to that face-to-face conversation and yarning that takes place when people who are passionate about a particular topic get together. When I think back to the effort that conference organisers put in to run events during Covid online, you realise what was involved and how important they were at that time. But there is nothing better than being in the room altogether. It’s not just during sessions either - it’s the morning teas, the lunchtime gatherings, the walking to and fro from different presentation spaces, the evening meal or breakfast cuppa where you get to connect and really consolidate bridges for the future and for further collaboration.

Costa visits a communal garden, Josh tours a productive perennial patch, Millie pampers pot plant, Jane celebrates cypress, Jerry meets the frangipani family, Hannah shares tips on gardening hand tools and Sophie shows how to prepare and protect plants for extreme heat.

Sophie shares her tips to protect your plants during summer’s extreme temperatures.

Hannah shares tips on choosing, using and caring for garden hand tools.

This compact gum will add colour and interest in even the smallest of gardens!

Feeling crafty? Here’s a fun project for gardeners of all ages!

Going on a holiday? Here’s how to prepare your plants and garden before you set off!

It’s a great time to plant your late spring vegies!

Planting, pruning, picking and propagating! There’s a lot to do in the garden in spring!