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It’s almost impossible to pick the weather at the moment, one day we’re sweltering through 40 plus degrees and the next we’re digging in the wardrobe for a jumper because it’s cold! At least the cooler days are giving our gardens and ourselves a chance to recover before the next burst of hot weather

It’s now November, the “Cups” been run and won and we’re just about to have the Pageant (sort of anyway) which signals the start of the run into Christmas as well as the approach of summer. This generally means higher temperatures although so far we’ve been lucky and had a fairly mild and dampish sp

Things are really starting to happen in gardens in October, new growth is showing everywhere particularly in our lawns.

October is tomato time; the soil temperature has normally increased enough that we can plant out tomatoes into the ground. At Stratco we pride ourselves on being the “Home of the $1.99 Tomato.” This variety, Mighty Red, is sold as a single plant for this promotion but is also available in punnets at

A bit of sunshine makes all the difference, plants are flowering madly, and new growth is sprouting out everywhere. Do keep in mind that your plants will dry out very quickly now, especially during the windy days; pots and hanging baskets will require careful attention. Keep an eye on your fruit tre

We have had some good rainfalls across the state, which is lovely, but there have also been some severe frosts in some areas which can certainly put stress on our gardens!

Unsure when to plant your veggies? Click on your climate zone below to view your veggie growing calendar.

We’ve now ticked over into autumn, my favourite time of year and in my opinion the very best time of year to get out into the garden and plant.

There is nothing quite like enjoying a fresh salad made straight from your garden with sun ripened juicy tomatoes, crisp green lettuce and cool cucumbers. What if we told you that you could grow all of this in a raised garden bed?

Welcome to the February Garden Notes. The weather is very unpredictable at the moment, reaching for the sunscreen one day and looking for a jacket the next!

December, and the beginning of this month have certainly proved to be challenging for gardens and gardeners with both of us feeling a little dried out.

It’s December and we’re now in the home straight heading for Christmas! Where did the year go? Let’s have a look at a couple of things that you can do in the garden and around the home this month to prepare.