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Bloom Collection Gift of Seeds
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Celebrate a moment with our new Bloom Collection

Whether it’s a big occasion, happy moment or fond memory, our new Bloom Collection is designed to celebrate life’s significant milestones and special everyday moments. Bloom Collection Gift of Seeds Featuring three beautifully illustrated greeting cards by Melbourne artist Daniella Germain, each pack contains a surprise gift to grow inside. Treat the ultimate foodie in

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Iconic Australian gifts and souvenirs to send to loved ones
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Iconic Australian gifts and souvenirs to send to loved ones

Whether you’re celebrating a friend’s homecoming, welcoming international visitors or comforting a homesick relative, connect loved ones with Australia’s rich heritage and culture with iconic Australian gifts and souvenirs. Forget the landmark magnets, visitor postcards, Tim Tams and Vegemite, the four Australian made gifts below make for some of the best souvenirs from Australia. Australian

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How to grow beautiful dahlias from seed
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How to grow dahlias from seed

Dahlias are much-loved blooms that burst into colour in summer and autumn. They are perfect for pots and garden beds and make beautiful cut flowers for the home. If you love filling your garden with colourful blooms, then learn how to grow dahlias from seed and enjoy a rich display of bright blooms all summer.

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What are pollinator pathways?
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What are pollinator pathways?

It’s widely known that creating a garden filled with flowering plants benefits our native fauna, but have you heard of pollinator pathways? They not only provide wildflower-rich environments for vital pollinators but also help disperse them into new habitats, aiding plant reproduction and mitigating climate change. Find out below how you can help pollinators and

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The Plant parent trend: create an urban jungle in your home
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The plant parent trend: create an urban jungle in your home

Do you own a houseplant that you lovingly nurture? You could very well be a plant parent. It’s a term coined by the millennial generation and a trend that has exploded in popularity since the pandemic lockdowns.  What’s a plant parent? The houseplant trend was already in motion pre-COVID, but since the pandemic lockdowns, millennials’

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How to care for maidenhair ferns
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How to care for maidenhair ferns

Anyone who has cared for maidenhair ferns knows it’s a labour of love. It’s not the easiest plant to tend to as it requires particular growing conditions and daily attention, but those delicate fan-shaped leaves on wiry black stems that move with the breeze are well worth the effort. Here are our top tips for

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How to preserve gerberas using a flower press
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How to preserve bright gerberas using a flower press

Gerberas are not only a garden favourite, loved for their bright colours and cheery blooms that sit high on upright stems, but they also preserve well when pressed in a flower press. If you have gerberas growing in your garden, eternalise your beautiful homegrown blooms by learning how to preserve them in a flower press.

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winter gardening tips
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6 top winter gardening tips

There might be less to do in your garden during winter, but a reprieve from the main workload frees up time to focus on the tasks you’ve put off doing for a while. Our six winter gardening tips will keep you busy all season. From cleaning up the garden to tackling a new gardening activity

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Learn How to Press Roses: 3 Easy Ways

​​​​Roses, with their captivating beauty and sweet fragrance, have captivated our hearts for centuries. These exquisite blooms hold a special place in our gardens and our affections, making them the perfect candidates for preservation. Pressing roses is an art as old as time itself, a way to capture their timeless charm and create lasting memories.

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How to grow kangaroo paw from seed

It’s hard to pass kangaroo paw plants for their striking flowers and stunning display of colours. While this native Australian plant looks hardy, it’s quite easy to grow from seed and is relatively low maintenance. Prevalent to Western Australia, Kangaroo Paw plants grow naturally in bushlands and wildflower fields South West of the state, where

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