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The Big Backyard, Saturday 3rd July & Sunday 5th July

Posted by: 3AW Radio | 8 July, 2010 - 1:00 PM

Interviews:

Brenton Mc Gee, Orchids
www.pioneerorchids.com.au

Major enquiries: Orchids

Why won't my orchid flower?
If you have a quality selected variety there can be 3 major reasons for non flowering. It is in too much shade over summer, your pots of orchids may be jammed too close to each other preventing air flow, or you may be feeding too much and promoting excess foliage growth at the expense of flowers.

How much water do they need?
Water each pot until there is a good flow of water from the drainage holes in the bottom. Do this once a week in winter gradually tapering up to every day in summer.

When do I divide my orchids?
When an orchid has grown too large for its pot you can either divide it into smaller pieces and repot them into small pots, or just move the whole plant into a slightly larger pot and let it keep getting bigger. The best time to do this is in Spring straight after flowering, starting in late August. Aim to finish all repotting by Christmas. Use only good quality specialty orchid mix.

Dawn Barr. (03) 5156 4674
8th FJC Rogers Seminar - Grevillea Hybrids, Cultivars & New Species
Hosted by Australian Native Plants Society East Gippsland, 21st and 22nd August 2010
This seminar is for enthusiasts of Australian Plants and all gardeners who wish to know how to include this iconic Australian plant in their garden and grow it successfully. The program includes speakers, workshops and garden visits. www.apsvic.org.au

Don Burke
Burke’s Backyard Magazine – July 2010

Some Aussie Plants Recommended:
Quallup Bells (Pimelea)
Native hibiscus (Alyogyne huegelli)
Dampiera
Phebalium
Olearia
Eucalyptus caesia

Non native suggestions:
Mahonia
Bouvardia

School’s Garden Awards 2010 - This is the 33rd year of the Victorian Schools' Garden Awards. The program encourages school communities to utilise their gardens and grounds effectively, and supports the full development of every student. Entires close at the end of July 2010, go to this website for details www.ngiv.com.au

Jane and Darren's Big Backyard

Jane and Darren tackle all the latest gardening topics, from plant selection to pest control. It is on 3AW every Saturday and Sunday morning from 8am to 10am - don't miss it!