BITS AND PIECES

IT HAS been a cold and wet winter in most places but spring is on its way.

I have noticed the soft cane Dendrobium orchids are starting to bud along with my Geraldton wax.

The gorgeous hippeastrum papillon are also in bud, with their beautiful colours of green and maroon.

I’m looking forward to taking a group to the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers next month. The gardens and parks are a sight to behold and of course we can buy more plants.

The Queensland Garden Expo excelled once again with many lovely plants and bulbs along with great guest speakers.

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PET owners who struggle to get their furry friends to the vet can relax – the vet will come to you.

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It also avoids the stress and struggle of

Time to prune roses and give everything a feed. Check out your local nursery for seedlings of both seasonal flowers and vegetables. Everyone should at least have a tomato plant and lettuce, either in the ground or a large pot, both easy to grow.

Keep the weeds at bay by removing when small.

Spring is a great time to start propagating from seed, division or cutting. You only need a sharp pair of secateurs and a pot along with your cuttings, so easy and very rewarding especially as a lot of the older plants are no longer available. Give it a try, you will be surprised.

Still time to purchase camellias and magnolias while still in flower.

It has been a good season for citrus. The dwarf varieties are great in pots. Pop one in now for your own supply next season. Happy Gardening, Penny

the clinic setting and there’s no exposure to other pets in a waiting room.

Dr Esther Markey and Mark Gardner, recognising the value of in-home veterinary care, founded the business two years ago.

“We look after both the owners and the patients,” Mark says. Visit vetcare2u.com.au

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