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Purple Bliss tomatoes cut open to show purple flesh

Is the Purple Tomato GM? Purple Bliss Questions Answered

Is the purple tomato genetically modified? Is it safe, and where can you buy it in Australia? Straight answers about Purple Bliss™, the first GM fresh food to be grown and sold in Australia.

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Fruit & Veg / EdiblesGrowing GuidesPlant Care & How-To
Purple Bliss tomatoes ripening on the vine

How to Grow Purple Tomatoes: Purple Bliss Growing Guide

How to grow purple tomatoes in Australia, from planting and staking to watering, feeding and knowing when they're ripe. A complete growing guide for Purple Bliss™.

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Fruit & Veg / EdiblesGrowing GuidesMushroom Growing KitsPlant Care & How-To
How to Grow Mushrooms at Home with a Mushroom Growing Kit

How to Grow Mushrooms at Home with a Mushroom Growing Kit

Discover how to grow fresh mushrooms at home with a mushroom growing kit. Easy, fun, and beginner-friendly—perfect for kitchens, balconies or small spaces.

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Fruit & Veg / EdiblesHomegrown
Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Permaculture Garden

Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Permaculture Garden

Learn how to start a permaculture garden: sustainable, eco-friendly, and thriving in any environment. Find out!

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Companion Planting Berries: Exploring the Best Berry Pairings for Your Garden

Companion Planting Berries: Exploring the Best Berry Pairings for Your Garden

Companion planting is the practice of strategically pairing plants to mutually benefit one another.This is an age-old gardening technique that dates back at least 10,000 years. Companion planting offers many benefits including improved growth, pest deterrence and enhanced soil health....

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Fruit & Veg / EdiblesFruit Trees
What Are the Best Fruit Trees to Grow in Victoria?

What Are the Best Fruit Trees to Grow in Victoria?

Any gardener who has grown their own fruit trees can attest to how satisfying enjoying homegrown produce can be. Not only do fruit trees add beauty to your garden, but they also provide you with a bountiful harvest that you...

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Best Dwarf Apricot Trees Varieties

Best Dwarf Apricot Trees Varieties

If you love fresh fruit but have little space in your garden or balcony, then dwarf apricot trees are for you. There are a number of dwarf apricot tree varieties that can be potted, adding colour, fresh apricots and some...

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Frost TolerantFruit & Veg / EdiblesNatives & Hardy PlantsWinter Vegetables
Frost Tolerant Vegetables

Frost Tolerant Vegetables

Can you grow veggies in a frost prone area? The answer is yes! In fact, quite a few of the most popular vegetables thrive in cooler climates, and some are even made tastier by light frosts. While Australia’s cold season...

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Frost TolerantFruit & Veg / EdiblesNatives & Hardy PlantsSeasonal GardeningWinter Flowering PlantsWinter Vegetables
Frost Hardy Climbing Plants

Frost Hardy Climbing Plants

When it comes to adding vertical interest to a garden, climbing plants are a must-have, scrambling upward along trellises and fences. Gardeners in frost-prone areas need not miss out on adding these beauties to their garden - read on for...

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