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		<title>Wintering Chilli Plants In Melbourne</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 04:41:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>James</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the most part, chillies come from either tropical or sub-tropical areas of the world. This means that in order to grow successfully they require constant warmth throughout the year. Winter is the reason most chillies don’t make it through to another season and thus perish in their first year of growth. By following few [...]]]></description>
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<p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">For the most part, chillies come from either tropical or sub-tropical areas of the world. This means that in order to grow successfully they require constant warmth throughout the year. Winter is the reason most chillies don’t make it through to another season and thus perish in their first year of growth.</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">By following few steps you can achieve up to six years of growth from a single plant. If you live in areas of Australia where winters are cold, you can apply some or all of these steps to ensure a healthy plant during winter. Throughout spring, summer and autumn they only need water up to 5 days per week and liquid, fast acting fertilizer once a fortnight.</span></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><strong>Rule One</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Grow chillies in a pot as they are easily movable this way and can be stored in a warmer area of the garden during the colder months. Also, plants at ground level are always colder than in a pot.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Rule Two</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Keep a check on your local weather forecasts. If a cold, frosty night is predicted, store plant inside a shed, your home or garage or cover with something to offer adequate protection. A cold, frosty night could spell doom for exposed chilli plants.</span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><strong>Rule Three</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">If you don’t have a greenhouse, you can pad lawn clippings around the pot of your plant. As these begin to decompose they produce enough heat to warm plant roots. Check to see it does not get too hot and cause root damage. Another great idea is to store chilli plants, or even other cold sensitive plants, around outdoor hot water units. a small area of warmth is created around water heaters 24/7 and can be a life saver to plants.<br />
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><strong>Rule Four</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Aphids and caterpillars are regular visitors to chilli plants and can cause irreparable damage. You probably won&#8217;t have much of a problem with these through winter, but it may happen. Spray regularly to avoid infestation. We use <em>Carbaryl</em> for caterpillars and <em>Confidor</em> for aphids. Just follow instructions on packaging.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><strong>Rule Five</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Despite your efforts, you may still find that by Spring your plants will have suffered some damage. Tender tips will have died and blackened and some dead branches will be apparent.  Prune plants back with sterile secateurs, carefully removing damaged branches down to a fresh, healthy node. Remove all deadwood. Re-pot plant with some fresh potting mixture.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">The difference between lots of peppers per plant or just a few is potassium. Use potassium rich fertilizers on chilli plants during flowering and fruiting times to encourage better production.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Follow these rules for healthy, productive plants all year round.</span></p>
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		<title>How To Grow Any Kinds Of Citrus Trees Successfully</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:14:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>James</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To grow lemons, oranges, or mandarins properly, you must first be armed with the right informatiuon to do so. After studying this publication closely, I believe that anyone can grow a citrus tree that produces copious amounts of fruit year after year. ]]></description>
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<p><span style="font-size: xx-large;">T</span><span style="font-size: large;">oday I am promoting an ebook which I believe every citrus grower in Australia should read and use as a reference. It covers everything you will ever need to know in order to grow healthy and productive trees such as, lemons, mandarins, oranges, limes and cumquats.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;">To grow lemons, oranges, or mandarins properly, you must first be armed with the right information to do so. After studying this publication closely, I believe that anyone can grow a citrus tree that produces copious amounts of fruit year after year. The book simply titled,<strong> “Grow Citrus”</strong>, is an eye opener with page after page of valuable details which is guaranteed to get you interested in growing healthy and productive citrus trees.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;">It covers everything from gall wasp to leaf blight, fertilizing, watering and placement as well as dozens of insider tips and secrets that will save you precious time and money. And what’s really great is that it <strong>comes with over 90 pages </strong>of information and over 100 full color photos that help you diagnose and solve problems with your citrus tree. It explains <em><strong>exactly what you need to do to grow healthy citrus trees.</strong></em></span></p>
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<h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.growcitrus.com/images/GrowCitrus_235x307.jpg"><span style="font-size: x-large; color: #800000;">“Here’s Just a Small Portion of What You’ll Discover in “Grow Citrus”:</span></a></h1>
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<div><strong>Find out which citrus varieties</strong> are the best in your climate from warm, tropical climates to cooler climates. There are many cold-hardy varieties that may be grown in containers, conservatories and the open garden. An enormous <strong>41 varieties of citrus</strong> are covered (pps 19 – 43)</div>
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<div><strong>Identify your tree’s problems with a comprehensive listing of pests and diseases</strong> – a <strong>whopping 34 pages</strong> of information with high quality photographs and solutions to fix the problems (pps 68 – 96)</div>
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<div><strong>Discover the secrets of selecting and preparing the site</strong> to give your trees the best possible start in life (pps 44 – 50)</div>
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<div><strong>Discover a Radical Tree Root Preparation Method</strong> that has been used by the big commercial growers for some years and will make a huge difference to the survival of your young tree (pp 53)</div>
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<div><strong>Learn about which rootstocks are best</strong> as the correct choice of rootstock will often make the difference between success and failure. A comparison table of 9 different rootstocks and their description is vital information (pps 40 – 43)</div>
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<div>If you have limited space or a cooler climate, I’ll tell you everything you need to know about <strong>growing citrus in containers </strong>(pps 48 – 50)</div>
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<div>Find out the<strong> essential tips of watering</strong> – correct watering is vital to citrus success. These tips will have a huge impact on your trees and give you a fantastic harvest! (pps 56 – 62)</div>
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<div>Discover the <strong>secrets to fertilizing</strong> – what to include in the soil and the timing at different growth stages. (Hint – did you know that the color of the leaves shows what your soil needs!). These secrets alone are worth the cost of the book (pps 55 – 60)</div>
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<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Grow Citrus is full of practical advice and I know you are going to be ‘over the moon’ after you have read it. Here are just a few comments made by citrus growers just like you…</strong></span></p>
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<td align="left" width="530">Thank you so much for your advice on citrus pests and diseases. We were able to identify that the swelling on the branches of our Lisbon lemon tree was caused by citrus gall wasp insects and the fruit had citrus scab. We followed your advice and cut off all the branches with the lumps which meant we had to cut the tree almost to the ground. We thought it would probably die but were thrilled when it grew back with healthy glossy green leaves and no lumps. I will definitely be recommending your book to my family and friends.</td>
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<td align="left" width="530"><strong>Jose Mattos, Melbourne, Australia</strong>&nbsp;</td>
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<td align="left" width="530">“Grow Citrus” is one of the very best books on the subject of citrus trees that I have ever read, and I must add, that I think that I have read them all. I have been growing lemon trees for a number of years and living in a cooler climate in Australia can make growing citrus very challenging so every bit of advice is welcome and your book certainly gave that to me.</td>
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<td align="left" width="530"><strong>Chris Chaplain, Victoria, Australia</strong>&nbsp;</td>
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<td align="left" width="530">I have been growing a lemon tree and lime tree in a sub-tropical climate and found they had black mould fungus on the stems and leaves and lots of ants crawling around. I was so interested to learn that it was insects that produced a honeydew substance on which this sooty mould grows and if I got rid of these insects the mould would stop. I followed your instructions and now have a mould-free healthy tree. Thanks so much.</td>
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<td align="left" width="530"><strong>Lisa Ginny, Brisbane, Australia</strong></td>
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		<title>Fruit Trees To Plant In Autumn In Melbourne</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 01:57:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>James</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Autumn]]></category>
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<p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: x-large;">For those wondering what fruit trees can be planted during autumn around Melbourne, this article, will give you ideas on what to plant along with the usual do&#8217;s and don&#8217;ts.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: large;">Evergreen type fruit trees, such as lemons, limes, olives, mandarins, oranges, feijoas find the conditions right now to be ideal for transplanting. You can also plant persimmons, pomegranates and loquats successfully. The great thing is that a fantastic range of these trees is now available throughout Melbourne right now. Now is the season for planting these and nurseries should be well stocked and prices competitive.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: large;"> <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Planting Olive Trees</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: large;">Olive trees are a great tree to plant. As well as being an asset, they are relatively easy to grow, look good all year round and have a very healthy lifespan.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: large;">They endure most soil types and can thrive in full sun or part shade. There are dozens of varieties of olives to suit all tastes. These are usually divided into two groups, table olives and olives use in olive oil production. To learn more about grapes, visit this previous page on my blog<strong><a href="../2011/05/olive-varieties-to-grow-in-melbourne/">:  “Olives To Grow In Melbourne.”</a>.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: large;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Planting Citrus</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: large;">Whether it’s, lemons, oranges, mandarins, limes, cumquats or tangelos, the same rules apply. Find a good, sunny spot in the garden with rich friable, well-drained soil and plant them there. Visit this link on my blog for more detailed info on growing these: <strong><a href="../2010/01/how-to-grow-a-lemon-tree/">“How To Grow A Lemon Tree”.</a></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: large;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Planting Persimmons</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: large;">This is truly a delightful fruit and a tree that can produce its first crop in less than three years. Persimmons have grown enormously in popularity since the introduction of the, Fuyu variety. Since it is non-astringent it can be eaten by anyone anytime. The astringent varieties had to be harvested when fully ripe, placed in a cool dark spot to ripen even further and was eaten when the whole thing had turned to a gelatinous slush. More info on persimmons here:<strong> <a href="../2010/04/how-to-grow-and-eat-persimmons-fruit-of-the-gods/">“How To Grow And Eat Persimmons – Fruit Of The Gods.”</a></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: large;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Planting Pomegranates</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: large;">This straggly, prickly tree grows one of the most amazing fruits in the world.  The health benefits of eating pomegranates are well known and accepted. To learn more click the link to go here: <strong><a href="../2010/06/299/">“Planting And Growing Pomegranates”.</a></strong></span></p>
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		<title>Growing Citrus Trees In Melbourne, Victoria</title>
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<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Many gardeners around Melbourne have a  problem with growing  lemon trees, or any citrus tree in general for that matter. For the most part, their dilemma is unfounded as citrus trees do grow well in Melbourne, but it does help to have some inside knowledge and follow a few tried and true steps. Hopefully this article can show you how to grow a lemon tree successfully.</span></strong></span></p>
<h3><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/DSC_0005.jpg"><img class="alignleft" title="DSC_0005" src="http://theplantwhiz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/DSC_0005-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a><strong><span style="font-size: large; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">• <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Soil</span></span></strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-size: large; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">It is important to note that soil plays a major role in growing citrus trees. The roots of any citrus require good friable soil, well areated and with adequate drainage. Clay soils are usually a problem with growing citrus and you will discover that lemon trees and such which are planted in clay soils can simply refuse to grow. If you need to, create your own nutrient rich soil with compost, manure, mushroom compost and, if you can get it, a few shovel fulls of sandy loam. Dig away as much of the clay soil as you can, use a good portion of your mixture as a base and then plant your tree in with the rest.</span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">• Positioning</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: large; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">All citrus trees enjoy a sunny spot in the garden. The more sun the better. Try to find a spot about a metre or so square where your citrus tree doesn&#8217;t need to compete for water and nutrients.</span></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">• Watering And Fertilizing</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: large; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">If your soil is right, citrus trees only need fertilizing two times a year. Once around March/April and then again around September/October. At the beginning of autumn you can use manure, blood and bone or any nitrogen rich fertilizer, while at the beginning of spring they will require citrus food fertilizer. This is to ensure they get enough pottasium and phosphate to aid flowering and fruiting. As for water, citrus don&#8217;t like over watering and they do need good drainage. They don&#8217;t like &#8220;wet feet&#8221;.</span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">• Pruning/Trimming</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: large; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Never let your tree grow out of control. Prune it back to help it branch out and clear branches from the centre of the tree and branches which grow across one and other.  if you don&#8217;t then as the tree grows and ages you will have an impossible mess of hefty branches to deal with. Another point of logic is that if you get your tree to support less wood and foliage, it will grow healthier and stronger much sooner.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: large; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Citrus trees do suffer from bests and diseases just like any other tree.  A white oil spray from time to time is a good idea. Keep some Confidor™ handy for aphids and similar insects as well as Dipel to ward off caterpillars (white butterflies).<br />
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<p><span style="font-size: large; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Another problem with citrus is gall wasp. While there is no known cure for gall wasp infestation, you can apply a preventitive measure like so:</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: large; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">• Place half a dozen or so in two litre plastic bottles which have been well perforated.</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: large; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">• Hang about 4 to 6 of these around your citrus tree with a piece of string.</span></strong></p>
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<h3><span style="font-size: large; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Feel free to download</span><span style="font-size: large; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"> our comprehensive list and peruse it at your leisure. We would be only too happy to give you more information and help you out with your requirements. Just  click here -<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2012-Citrus-List1.pdf">2012 Citrus List</a></strong></span><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2012-Citrus-List.pdf"> </a> to download our free price list now </span></h3>
<p><span style="font-size: large; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Contact us via phone, email or in person. We can arrange delivery for larger orders and our prices are great.</span></p>
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<h3><span style="font-size: large; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">To learn more about growing citrus, please <a title="Citrus Tree Varieties For Melbourne, Victoria." href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/03/citrus-tree-varieties-for-melbourne-victoria/">click this link</a> to one of our other website pages.</span></h3>
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<h3 id="cat_autumn">Autumn</h3>
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<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/04/grow-persimmons-in-melbourne/">Grow Persimmons In Melbourne</a></li>
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<h3 id="cat_chilli-peppers">Chilli Peppers</h3>
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<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2012/03/autumn-gardening-in-melbourne-what-to-plant/">Autumn Gardening In Melbourne &#8211; What To Plant</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2012/04/growing-citrus-trees-in-melbourne-victoria/">Growing Citrus Trees In Melbourne, Victoria</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/01/how-to-grow-a-lemon-tree/">How To Grow A Lemon Tree</a></li>
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<h3 id="cat_fruit-trees-2">Fruit Trees</h3>
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<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2012/04/fruit-trees-to-plant-in-autumn-in-melbourne/">Fruit Trees To Plant In Autumn In Melbourne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2012/03/autumn-gardening-in-melbourne-what-to-plant/">Autumn Gardening In Melbourne &#8211; What To Plant</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2012/04/growing-citrus-trees-in-melbourne-victoria/">Growing Citrus Trees In Melbourne, Victoria</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/04/grow-persimmons-in-melbourne/">Grow Persimmons In Melbourne</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/03/pickling-olives-how-to-pickle-your-own-olives/">Pickling Olives &#8211; How To Pickle Your Own Olives</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/01/growing-olive-trees/">Growing Olive Trees</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/01/how-to-grow-a-lemon-tree/">How To Grow A Lemon Tree</a></li>
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<h3 id="cat_herbs">Herbs</h3>
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<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/08/which-tomato-is-the-best/">Which Tomato Is The Best?</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/05/growing-herbs-an-vegetables-in-small-spaces/">Growing Herbs And Vegetables In Small Spaces</a></li>
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<h3 id="cat_olive-trees">Olive Trees</h3>
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<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2012/04/fruit-trees-to-plant-in-autumn-in-melbourne/">Fruit Trees To Plant In Autumn In Melbourne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2012/03/autumn-gardening-in-melbourne-what-to-plant/">Autumn Gardening In Melbourne &#8211; What To Plant</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/05/olive-varieties-to-grow-in-melbourne/">Olive Varieties To Grow In Melbourne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/05/growing-and-pickling-olives-in-melbourne/">Growing And Pickling Olives In Melbourne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/03/pickling-olives-how-to-pickle-your-own-olives/">Pickling Olives &#8211; How To Pickle Your Own Olives</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/01/growing-olive-trees/">Growing Olive Trees</a></li>
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<h3 id="cat_spring">Spring</h3>
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<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/12/largest-varieties-of-chilli-in-melbourne-victoria/">Largest Varieties Of Chilli In Melbourne,  Victoria</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/04/growing-a-curry-tree-in-melbourne/">Growing A Curry Tree In Melbourne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/10/companion-planting-how-to-keep-tomatoes-pest-and-disease-free/">Companion Planting &#8211; How To Keep Tomatoes Pest And Disease Free.</a></li>
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<h3 id="cat_summer">Summer</h3>
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<h3 id="cat_tips-and-tricks">Tips and Tricks</h3>
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<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/10/companion-planting-how-to-keep-tomatoes-pest-and-disease-free/">Companion Planting &#8211; How To Keep Tomatoes Pest And Disease Free.</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/01/how-to-grow-a-lemon-tree/">How To Grow A Lemon Tree</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2009/12/how-to-grow-strawberries-for-pleasure-and-profit/">How To Grow Strawberries For Pleasure And Profit.</a></li>
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<h3 id="cat_tomatoes-2">Tomatoes</h3>
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<h3 id="cat_vegetables-2">Vegetables</h3>
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<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/08/which-tomato-is-the-best/">Which Tomato Is The Best?</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2009/12/how-to-grow-strawberries-for-pleasure-and-profit/">How To Grow Strawberries For Pleasure And Profit.</a></li>
</ul>
<h3 id="cat_winter">Winter</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/05/olive-varieties-to-grow-in-melbourne/">Olive Varieties To Grow In Melbourne</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/04/growing-a-curry-tree-in-melbourne/">Growing A Curry Tree In Melbourne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/04/grow-persimmons-in-melbourne/">Grow Persimmons In Melbourne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/07/growing-grapes-in-melbourne-2/">Growing Grapes In Melbourne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/03/pickling-olives-how-to-pickle-your-own-olives/">Pickling Olives &#8211; How To Pickle Your Own Olives</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/01/grow-the-best-fruit-and-vegetables-in-your-own-backyard/">Grow The Best Fruit And Vegetables In Your Own Backyard</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/01/the-power-of-herbs/">Using Herbs For Medicine And Health</a></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: large; font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">With the quick onset of autumn and a relatively mild summer, many gardens around Melbourne are feeling the pinch and looking a little dreary. This has mostly affected vegetable plots and is due to the excessive humidity we have experienced so far this year. However, now with the end of one season, we can look forward to the next and hope all goes well weather wise. Following is a list of some plants which can be planted from now on and in coming autumn months.</span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: medium; font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Winter Flowering Annuals</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Pansy.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-170" title="Pansy" src="http://theplantwhiz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Pansy-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Summer flowering annuals will be soon be finishing their cycle if not already, so you can consider replacing these with the following:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>• Pansies/Violas</strong> &#8211; A large family of plants with a plethora of colours to suit any garden. Easily the world&#8217;s most popular flowering annual.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>• Primulas</strong> &#8211; Squat plants with dainty, upright flowers on a long stem. Comes in, white pink and purple.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>• Polyanthus</strong> &#8211; Very low growing plants with masses of flowers coming out of the middle. Available in a wide variety of colours.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>• GypsyBegonias</strong>- These are the small, low growing variety which are great just about all year round. Comes in various shades of pink, red or white.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>• Stock</strong> -Flowers on long stems with fragrant and highly attractive flowers. Available in a multitude of colours.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>• Dianthus</strong> &#8211; This miniature carenation look-alike is another great winter addition to gardens around Melbourne. It flowers in a lovely ball of colour. Comes in pink, red or white.</span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: medium; font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Spring Flowering Bulbs.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">You can plant bulbs of tulips, jonquils, daffodils, hyacinth, freesias and ixias, plus many more bulb varieties. Highly attractive and colours too numerous to mention. Check out your local nursery for available types.These will travel through autumn and winter and start action anywhere from late winter to early spring.</span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: medium; font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Vegetable Seedlings</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Broccoli, Cabbage and Cauliflowers varieties, Carrots, Leeks and Onions, Lettuce, Rocket, Silverbeet, Spinach, Chicory, can all be planted now for a good healthy crop of healthy veggies through the winter months.</span></p>
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	<a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/persimmon-.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-235" title="Persimmon" src="http://theplantwhiz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/persimmon--150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: medium; font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Evergreen Fruit Trees</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">All varieties of citrus including, mandarines, lemons, limes, oranges and cumquats can be planted now. Other fruit trees such as, avocadoes, persimmons, loquats, olive trees,  and feijoas can also go in the ground. Large numbers of these will be available through our nursery in the coming weeks.  In about 2 weeks we will have a comprehensive list of trees we will have available for autumn planting. Log on and download this free availibility list towards the end of March.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Other things you can do now are as follows:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">* Dig up and refresh summer vegetable patches</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">* fertilize citrus trees</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">* do some weeding.</span></p>
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<h3 id="cat_autumn">Autumn</h3>
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<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2012/04/fruit-trees-to-plant-in-autumn-in-melbourne/">Fruit Trees To Plant In Autumn In Melbourne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2012/03/autumn-gardening-in-melbourne-what-to-plant/">Autumn Gardening In Melbourne &#8211; What To Plant</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/05/olive-varieties-to-grow-in-melbourne/">Olive Varieties To Grow In Melbourne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/05/growing-and-pickling-olives-in-melbourne/">Growing And Pickling Olives In Melbourne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/04/growing-a-curry-tree-in-melbourne/">Growing A Curry Tree In Melbourne</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/03/pickling-olives-how-to-pickle-your-own-olives/">Pickling Olives &#8211; How To Pickle Your Own Olives</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/01/growing-olive-trees/">Growing Olive Trees</a></li>
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<h3 id="cat_chilli-peppers">Chilli Peppers</h3>
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<h3 id="cat_citrus-trees-2">Citrus Trees</h3>
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<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2012/04/fruit-trees-to-plant-in-autumn-in-melbourne/">Fruit Trees To Plant In Autumn In Melbourne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2012/03/autumn-gardening-in-melbourne-what-to-plant/">Autumn Gardening In Melbourne &#8211; What To Plant</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2012/04/growing-citrus-trees-in-melbourne-victoria/">Growing Citrus Trees In Melbourne, Victoria</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/01/how-to-grow-a-lemon-tree/">How To Grow A Lemon Tree</a></li>
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<h3 id="cat_fruit-trees-2">Fruit Trees</h3>
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<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2012/04/fruit-trees-to-plant-in-autumn-in-melbourne/">Fruit Trees To Plant In Autumn In Melbourne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2012/03/autumn-gardening-in-melbourne-what-to-plant/">Autumn Gardening In Melbourne &#8211; What To Plant</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2012/04/growing-citrus-trees-in-melbourne-victoria/">Growing Citrus Trees In Melbourne, Victoria</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/04/grow-persimmons-in-melbourne/">Grow Persimmons In Melbourne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/07/growing-grapes-in-melbourne-2/">Growing Grapes In Melbourne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/03/pickling-olives-how-to-pickle-your-own-olives/">Pickling Olives &#8211; How To Pickle Your Own Olives</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/01/growing-olive-trees/">Growing Olive Trees</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/01/how-to-grow-a-lemon-tree/">How To Grow A Lemon Tree</a></li>
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<h3 id="cat_herbs">Herbs</h3>
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<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/08/which-tomato-is-the-best/">Which Tomato Is The Best?</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/05/growing-herbs-an-vegetables-in-small-spaces/">Growing Herbs And Vegetables In Small Spaces</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/01/the-power-of-herbs/">Using Herbs For Medicine And Health</a></li>
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<h3 id="cat_olive-trees">Olive Trees</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2012/04/fruit-trees-to-plant-in-autumn-in-melbourne/">Fruit Trees To Plant In Autumn In Melbourne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2012/03/autumn-gardening-in-melbourne-what-to-plant/">Autumn Gardening In Melbourne &#8211; What To Plant</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/05/olive-varieties-to-grow-in-melbourne/">Olive Varieties To Grow In Melbourne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/05/growing-and-pickling-olives-in-melbourne/">Growing And Pickling Olives In Melbourne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/03/pickling-olives-how-to-pickle-your-own-olives/">Pickling Olives &#8211; How To Pickle Your Own Olives</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/01/growing-olive-trees/">Growing Olive Trees</a></li>
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<h3 id="cat_spring">Spring</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/12/largest-varieties-of-chilli-in-melbourne-victoria/">Largest Varieties Of Chilli In Melbourne,  Victoria</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/08/which-tomato-is-the-best/">Which Tomato Is The Best?</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/05/growing-herbs-an-vegetables-in-small-spaces/">Growing Herbs And Vegetables In Small Spaces</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/04/growing-a-curry-tree-in-melbourne/">Growing A Curry Tree In Melbourne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/10/companion-planting-how-to-keep-tomatoes-pest-and-disease-free/">Companion Planting &#8211; How To Keep Tomatoes Pest And Disease Free.</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/02/growing-hot-chilli-peppers-in-melbourne/">Growing Hot Chilli Peppers In Melbourne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/01/how-to-grow-a-lemon-tree/">How To Grow A Lemon Tree</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/01/grow-the-best-fruit-and-vegetables-in-your-own-backyard/">Grow The Best Fruit And Vegetables In Your Own Backyard</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/01/the-power-of-herbs/">Using Herbs For Medicine And Health</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2009/12/how-to-grow-strawberries-for-pleasure-and-profit/">How To Grow Strawberries For Pleasure And Profit.</a></li>
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<h3 id="cat_summer">Summer</h3>
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<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/12/largest-varieties-of-chilli-in-melbourne-victoria/">Largest Varieties Of Chilli In Melbourne,  Victoria</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/04/growing-a-curry-tree-in-melbourne/">Growing A Curry Tree In Melbourne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/07/growing-grapes-in-melbourne-2/">Growing Grapes In Melbourne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/10/companion-planting-how-to-keep-tomatoes-pest-and-disease-free/">Companion Planting &#8211; How To Keep Tomatoes Pest And Disease Free.</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/02/growing-hot-chilli-peppers-in-melbourne/">Growing Hot Chilli Peppers In Melbourne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/01/grow-the-best-fruit-and-vegetables-in-your-own-backyard/">Grow The Best Fruit And Vegetables In Your Own Backyard</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/01/the-power-of-herbs/">Using Herbs For Medicine And Health</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2009/12/how-to-grow-strawberries-for-pleasure-and-profit/">How To Grow Strawberries For Pleasure And Profit.</a></li>
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<h3 id="cat_tips-and-tricks">Tips and Tricks</h3>
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<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2012/04/fruit-trees-to-plant-in-autumn-in-melbourne/">Fruit Trees To Plant In Autumn In Melbourne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/08/which-tomato-is-the-best/">Which Tomato Is The Best?</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/04/grow-persimmons-in-melbourne/">Grow Persimmons In Melbourne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/10/companion-planting-how-to-keep-tomatoes-pest-and-disease-free/">Companion Planting &#8211; How To Keep Tomatoes Pest And Disease Free.</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/01/how-to-grow-a-lemon-tree/">How To Grow A Lemon Tree</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/01/grow-the-best-fruit-and-vegetables-in-your-own-backyard/">Grow The Best Fruit And Vegetables In Your Own Backyard</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2009/12/how-to-grow-strawberries-for-pleasure-and-profit/">How To Grow Strawberries For Pleasure And Profit.</a></li>
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<h3 id="cat_tomatoes-2">Tomatoes</h3>
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<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/08/which-tomato-is-the-best/">Which Tomato Is The Best?</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/10/companion-planting-how-to-keep-tomatoes-pest-and-disease-free/">Companion Planting &#8211; How To Keep Tomatoes Pest And Disease Free.</a></li>
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<h3 id="cat_vegetables-2">Vegetables</h3>
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<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2012/03/autumn-gardening-in-melbourne-what-to-plant/">Autumn Gardening In Melbourne &#8211; What To Plant</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/12/largest-varieties-of-chilli-in-melbourne-victoria/">Largest Varieties Of Chilli In Melbourne,  Victoria</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/08/which-tomato-is-the-best/">Which Tomato Is The Best?</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/05/growing-herbs-an-vegetables-in-small-spaces/">Growing Herbs And Vegetables In Small Spaces</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/10/companion-planting-how-to-keep-tomatoes-pest-and-disease-free/">Companion Planting &#8211; How To Keep Tomatoes Pest And Disease Free.</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/01/grow-the-best-fruit-and-vegetables-in-your-own-backyard/">Grow The Best Fruit And Vegetables In Your Own Backyard</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2009/12/how-to-grow-strawberries-for-pleasure-and-profit/">How To Grow Strawberries For Pleasure And Profit.</a></li>
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<h3 id="cat_winter">Winter</h3>
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<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/05/olive-varieties-to-grow-in-melbourne/">Olive Varieties To Grow In Melbourne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/05/growing-and-pickling-olives-in-melbourne/">Growing And Pickling Olives In Melbourne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/04/growing-a-curry-tree-in-melbourne/">Growing A Curry Tree In Melbourne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/04/grow-persimmons-in-melbourne/">Grow Persimmons In Melbourne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2011/07/growing-grapes-in-melbourne-2/">Growing Grapes In Melbourne</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/03/pickling-olives-how-to-pickle-your-own-olives/">Pickling Olives &#8211; How To Pickle Your Own Olives</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/01/grow-the-best-fruit-and-vegetables-in-your-own-backyard/">Grow The Best Fruit And Vegetables In Your Own Backyard</a></li>
<li><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/2010/01/the-power-of-herbs/">Using Herbs For Medicine And Health</a></li>
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		<title>Caring For Chillies Through Winter In Melbourne</title>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: large;">So autumn is here and it&#8217;s harvest time. We have received some great feedback about our chilli plants this year as well as a few questions on how to care for them in the coming winter months. This article will be devoted to keeping chillies healthy in Melbourne through winter.</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_0186.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1760" title="IMG_0186" src="http://theplantwhiz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMG_0186-180x150.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="150" /></a>With the all over the place weather in Melbourne so far this year, it’s probably safe to assume that Melbourne is in for a pretty tough winter. Hope I’m wrong, but just in case it never hurts to prepare for the worst and protect your plants. Here are some ideas and precautions that will help winter your plants.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Get Them Off The Ground</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">For those of you who have taken my advice and kept chilli plants in pots, this should be easy.  The temperature lower to the ground is nearly always the coldest. You can raise plants off the ground by placing them on a table, crates, boxes or anything that gets them off the soil. If you have plants in the ground, don’t despair. You can place some stakes around your plants and surround these with either shade cloth or clear plastic. Add some straw or cane mulch around the plants to stave off excessive winter moisture and probable fungal problems.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Move Them To A Warmer Place</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Unless you are growing chillies on a balcony or against a wall, it is a good idea to get them away from cold, frost prone open spaces. It’s great if you have a greenhouse type setup, but if not then placing them against a wall or under a pergola, away from the cold winds and frost, will help immensely.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Construct An Enclosure.<a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0018.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-1761" title="DSC_0018" src="http://theplantwhiz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0018-180x150.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="150" /></a></span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Now you may live in a built up neighborhood where you are sheltered from wind and frost. In this case you probably won’t need a shelter.  This step is only for those of you who are really keen and, truth be known, I have weathered chillies all year-round without the need of a glasshouse/greenhouse. Obviously we do have these on our premises, but I was curious to try and the results were quite interesting. The plants did suffer from cold and frost, but some drastic spring pruning and clearing of dead branches and a re-pot with fresh potting mix saw them grow into strong, vigorous plants in the following season. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Materials to build an enclosure are easily accessible.  I built my first, (makeshift but very capable) greenhouse using a large plastic bag from a new queen size mattress. Together with a wooden frame and some strong tape, I created a structure which lasted for a good two years (with some occasional patching up here and there). If you visit a second-hand building supplies yard the places that sell bits and pieces from demolished homes), you will find plenty of cheap stuff to get you started.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Winter Care</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">As chilli plants are semi dormant through winter, they won’t require too much fertilizer and water.  Water only when plant is totally dried up and fertilize with liquid fertilizer once a month.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">That’s about it. Somewhere during the early part of spring, the plant will need some trimming and cleaning up. You will find that the cold will have done some minor damage despite your efforts. The tender, newer tips of the plant will look dark, nearly black. Trim these parts of the plant off, cutting some of the green wood off as well. Cut close to a new bud. All your new growth will begin emerging from just below this cut. Re-pot plants with fresh potting mix and upsize your pot to one and a half to twice the size of the original.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">If your plants make it, and they should, you can expect a much better cropping season in the second year. Follow these instructions and until next time, good luck.</span></p>
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		<title>Largest Varieties Of Chilli In Melbourne,  Victoria</title>
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<p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: large;">Chilli lovers around Melbourne will be happy to learn that we now have a good number of chilli varieties in our store available right now. Below you can find a list with the names and short description. Unfortunately Naga Chillies are not yet ready and will be available in about  a month from publication of this post. I&#8217;ll post a photo below to indicate their current relative size. Interested parties can contact me for more details</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: large;">Without some good, long sunny days they just do not want to grow. With the long term forecast predicting hotter weather, I&#8217;m betting they will reach saleable size within a month.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: large;">As for our other available varieties, here is a list:</span></p>
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<p style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: large;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>INFERNO CHILLI</strong></span>:  A hotter than usual variety of birdeye, about 7/10, with its own </span><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: large;">distinct flavour. Growing to about 40-45cms. long on a metre+ tall and bushy plant. Plant bears good numbers of chillies continuously from summer until mid-winter. Protection from cold winds and frost can keep plant alive for about 5 years.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: large;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>KRACKA THAI: </strong></span> A wonderfully tasting Thai chilli variety that produces chillies galore on a bushy plant which grows to about a metre. Deliciously hot and useful in numerous South East Asian style cuisine. Peppers are chunky and tapered, reaching about 30-35 cms. in size.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: large;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>&#8216;PIRI PIRI&#8217; BIRDEYE:</strong></span> An original and all time favourite in Indian, Vietnamese, Malaysian and Singaporean cuisine, to mention just a few. This small, upright pointing pepper packs a punch for its size. Grows on a neat, attractive bush and can have a 5 year life span with some extra winter care. Chillies can be dried and used throughout the year to  spice meals.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: large;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>ESPELETTE:</strong></span>  For tender palates, the Espelette is the ideal chilli, having just a mild level </span><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: large;">of heat. About 2 to 3 out of 10, this chilli may be low on the heat scale but is extremely flavoursome.  One of France&#8217;s more popular chilli types, the Espelette is an essential ingredient in many Basque recipes. It grows to a fair height, sometimes up to 1.5 metres. Loves Melbourne climate and a chilli definitely worth cultivating.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>ROCOTO/MANZANA:</strong></span> Not enough can be said about this little beauty. If you love hot chillies and you live in Melbourne, then a Manzana is a must have. It produces chillies nearly all year round, does mind extreme weather conditions or sudden climactic changes (Melbourne to a Tee!), lives for about 10 years and eventually grows into a 2.5 to 3 metre tree! Other unusal traits of the Rocoto/Manzana are: purple flowers and black seeds.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: large;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>TINY SAMOA</strong>:</span> A very small, powerfully hot chilli. It is perhaps the rarest of all pepper plants and just beginning to make a name for itself in Melbourne. Growing to about 40 cms., this small cplant can easily be grown in a pot. It produces prolific numbers of tiny 5-6 cm,, peppers on a disease resistant bush.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: large;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>KASHMIRI CHILLI:</strong></span> This chilli plant produces masses of medium sized, meaty peppers with a mild level of heat. It ripens to a very rich, deep red/maroon colour which is used not only to flavour Indian cuisine, but to also add colour. About 3-4/10 this pepper is suited to just about any chilli lovers taste. Plant grows quite large, to about 1.5 metres and has distinctly extra large leaves.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BASKET OF FIRE:</span></strong> Definately the most ornamental of chillies. This great tasting pepper can be grown in a hanging basket for wonderful results. It grows and spreads in all directions with masses upon masses of flowers and chillies in all colours. Great tasting and about 6-7 out of 10 on the hotness scale.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NAGA JOLOKIA:</span></strong> Last but not least, one of the hottest chillies around. I mean, you need a good life insurance policy before trying this little baby. The Bic lighter indicates the relative size of the plant, as these need a long summer to truly grow t0 size. But even at this stage, they are a strong healthy plant having spent some time out of the hothouse to harden off. For those of you who don&#8217;t know, the Naga grows to about 60 cms. to 80 cms., is rather bushy, and produces masses of globuluar fruit that literally takes your breath away. With protection can last up to 4-5 years.</span></p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2011 10:38:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>James</dc:creator>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large; font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva;">This is a quick post to all our valued customers who have been waiting for chillies to become available in our store in Melbourne. We have started the first early wave with <strong><span style="color: #800000;">Jalapenos and Cayenne chillies</span></strong>, with the first lots of these now available in punnets of six or more.  We also have established <span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Rocoto Chillie</strong></span>s (hot as!), with chillies growing on them. Visit our store in Preston Markets, Preston for more info or to obtain chilli seedlings.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large; font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva;">Both these varieties are good to go and the weather is fine enough around Melbourne to allow for planting these in garden beds, or better still, in large pots (200mm diameter or better). If planting in garden beds, just watch out for any snap frosts as these can cause plant damage. Cover plants overnight if weather reports predict extra cold or frosty mornings. If planted in pots, just move them indoors for the night.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large; font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva;">As for our other varieties of chillies, we are hoping for quite an extensive list this year, but it&#8217;s still a way off from being available. We estimate about November onwards for more established plants, but will inform you in greater detail. Some of the chillies we are currently propagating include, <span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Kracka Thai, Thai Chilli, African Devils, Naga Dorset and Naga Jolokia, Tiny Samoa, Long Kashmiris, Big Jims(Long Italian), Infernos, Diablos, Red Habaneros and Orange Habaneros, Espelletes, Salsa,  Mini Vietnamese</strong></span> and a few more. Variety wise, it&#8217;s our biggest season. We are just hoping for the weather to keep its cool, (should say hot!).</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva;">Stay tuned for more details, visit our store in Preston Markets, or email us with your particular requirements or to pre-order.</span></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; font-size: large;">Homegrown tomatoes can be one of the tastiest things you can grow in your backyard. Growing tomatoes can also be turned into a fun hobby which the whole family can enjoy and benefit from, because the taste, nutritious value and health benefits of the simple tomato is great for the whole family.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva;">Let me quickly list a few facts and figures about tomatoes.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; color: #0000ff;"><strong>• Hernando Cortez, the famous Spanish explorer, first discovered tomatoes on a trip to South America during the early 1500&#8242;s and introduced them to Europe.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; color: #0000ff;"><strong>• Being part of the deadly nightshade family, tomatoes were first thought to be poisonous and for many years were only grown by wealthy Europeans as an ornamental curiosity. The leaves of the tomato plant are poisonous.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; color: #0000ff;"><strong>• The Italians were the first to begin cultivating the tomato as an edible food product. In these early times tomatoes were nearly always small and yellow in colour. In fact the Italian word for tomato, <em>pom odore,</em> simply translates to &#8220;<em>golden apple</em>.&#8221;</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; color: #0000ff;"><strong>• There are more than 9,800 known and classified tomato varieties available worldwide. This list keeps growing.<br />
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<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; color: #0000ff;"><strong>• Tomatoes are the world&#8217;s most cultivated crop, beating apples, bananas, oranges and grapes! Close to 70 million tons of tomatoes are grown worldwide annually. This doesn&#8217;t include home and hobby gardening!</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; color: #0000ff;"><strong>• Tomato varieties have been bred and can be grown in every corner of the earth under nearly any conditions. • Tomatoes contain a particular alkaloid (tomatine), which is known to counteract certain skin problems. It is also a known fact that eating tomatoes regularly improves and even rejuvenates the skin. Eureka! Fountain Of Youth!</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; color: #0000ff;"><strong>• Tomatoes also contain lycopene, a phytochemical and carotene, which is considered to prevent some cancers, in particular prostate cancer in men. Lycopene through the blood stream and is stored in the liver, testes and adrenal glands.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; color: #0000ff;"><strong>• Tomatoes also contain good amounts of fiber, protein, Vitamins C, A and B, phosphorous, potassium, and iron.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva;">So why should you grow your own tomatoes? There are several reasons why you should.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva;">As mentioned earlier, there are thousands of varieties of tomatoes out there and there is definitely one or two out here made just for you. In supermarkets and stores you can only find a limited number of varieties and these are nearly always harvested before they are ripe. The true tomato taste simply is not there. On the other hand, a good nursery will have a wide variety of tomatoes, which you can grow at home.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva;">There are, <strong>Acid Free</strong> tomatoes for those with reflux and sensitive stomachs, the sweetest of all tomatoes and any child&#8217;s favourite, the <strong>Cherry Tomato</strong>. Then there are hundreds of varieties of <strong>Beefsteak</strong> tomatoes such as, <strong>Big Beef, Mortgage Lifter</strong>, <strong>Moneymaker,</strong> the famous, <strong>Bragger Tomato,</strong> <strong>Il Grande, Champion, Big Bite</strong> and so on.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva;">Then you have good old rich saucing tomatoes such as, <strong>San Marzano and Roma</strong>. There are some fantastic heirloom varieties you will never see sold fresh in stores. These include, <strong>Amish Paste</strong>, a small saucing tomato and arguably the truest tasting tomato, the <strong>Wapsipinicon Peach Tomato</strong>, with apricot like fuzz, small in size and yellow/orange in colour. This variety has won many taste test awards in the United States.  Curiously patterned and coloured tomatoes such as the <strong> Green Zebra and Tigerella</strong> are all available with many others for you to grow at home.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva;">As well as eating tomatoes fresh in salads and sandwiches, they are also great when preserved. This versatile fruit can be dried, juiced, sauced, pasted, pickled, roasted, boiled, and snap frozen. Try doing this with a banana!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva;">Visit our store, <strong>The Plant Whiz, in Preston Markets, Preston</strong> and be in awe with our varieties of tomato. During the season we like to think we are the tomato specialists, ensuring that we have large numbers and a good, healthy range of tomato varieties, along with dozens of other vegetables and flowers for you to grow at home.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Bragger.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1668" title="Bragger" src="http://theplantwhiz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Bragger-180x150.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="150" /></a>While the warmth of Spring is still a ways off, there are many home gardeners itching to get their summer veggie patch going. Right now  it may be cold and it wet, yet there are already tomatoes available for sale in nurseries around Melbourne. By using a few tips and tricks, there are ways to plant tomatoes and keep these growing comfortably until the warmer weather allows for open garden planting.</span></strong></p>
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<h4><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: medium;">Tomatoes need warmth and some reasonable protection in order to grow and fruit. They are, after all, a tropical/sub-tropical plant. Tomato gardeners like to grow them early because they want tomatoes as early as possible in order to beat the high prices fruit shops charge during the off-season.  Also, by starting as early as possible you can stagger several crops and secure a high yielding tomato supply right up until winter.</span></h4>
<h4><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: medium;">If you wish to start an early crop of tomatoes,  then follow the tips and tricks in this article to get your first seedlings up and running.<br />
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<h4><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Wapsi.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1669" title="Wapsi" src="http://theplantwhiz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Wapsi-180x150.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="150" /></a>1) Plant and grow tomatoes  in pots with a quality, premium grade potting mix. As already mentioned, the ground is too cold. By growing tomatoes in pots you can at least bring their root temperature up by a couple degrees. Potting mix is slightly warmer than the earth. If you have garage window or a spare room facing the sun, all the better.<br />
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<h4><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: medium;">2) As an added benefit, you can prepare a plastic cover to protect tomatoes from the cold mornings. A plastic soft drink bottle cut in half is perfect for the job. Just perforate the bottom half of the bottle and set it on top of your potted tomato plant.  The key point is to cover tomatoes and create a miniature greenhouse.   After two to three weeks you can plant them out in the garden once the weather warms. By doing this you can be assured of a first crop of tomatoes well before Christmas.</span></h4>
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<p><span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">For tomatophiles, our first assortment of tomatoes are in store. As tomatoes are one of our specialties, you can find such varieties as, Bragger, Top Dog, Taurus, Moonshot, Principe de Borghese, Mighty Red, Big Beef, Beefsteak, Il Grande, Champion, Big Roma, Big Bite, Green Zebra, Black Russian, Tigrina and many other varieties of tomatoes. Believe me, we are BIG on tomatoes. Visit our store or contact us via email.</span></p>
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<h4><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: medium;"><strong>Another great tip you can use is to line the bottom of each pot with some grass clippings before adding potting mix. As the clippings begin to breakdown, they release methane which warms the roots and promotes growth. Only use about an inch or two of compressed clippings, otherwise you may create more heat than the plant desires!</strong></span></h4>
<h4><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: medium;">The Plant Whiz stocks many varieties of tomatoes and right now you can find,  <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #800000; text-decoration: underline;">Apollo, Il Grande, Big Beef, Beefsteak, Grosse Lisse, Champion, Mighty Red, Burke&#8217;s Backyard</span></span>, to name just a few.  In fact, over the years our selection has grown to include about 40 to 50 tomato types. These can be found in our store at Preston Markets, Preston where we like to boast we have a tomato for everyone.</span></h4>
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<h4><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: medium;">Here is some further info on 3 of our best selling tomatoes:</span></h4>
<h4><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">•<span style="color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;"> Rouge de Marmande</span></span> (Adelaide or Italian tomato)  - This variety is actually one of of the earliest fruiting tomato varieties and has a higher tolerance to cold. It is one of the best salad tomatoes.</span></h4>
<h4><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;">• Apollo Tomato</span> -  A medium sized tomato, round in shape with a hard skin. Great storing qualities, perfect size for sandwiches.</span></h4>
<h4><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">•<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> Moonshot Tomato</span></span> - Here&#8217;s a tomato with a real cult following. Many who cultivate Moonshot tomatoes refuse to place any other tomato in their garden, such is the popularity of this variety. Large and firm, this tomato is suited to early cultivation and has the reputation of being one of the most prolific producers of any early variety of tomatoes.</span></h4>
<p><a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Lemon-Drop.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1671 alignleft" title="Lemon Drop" src="http://theplantwhiz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Lemon-Drop-180x150.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="150" /></a> <strong><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: medium;">The Plant Whiz is happy to answer your gardening questions.  Effectively, that&#8217;s what this site is about. Drop us a line or visit our store at Preston Markets, Preston. (Directly opposite the Preston Railway station) We can help you with all your gardening needs, from products to valuable advice.</span></strong></p>
<h3><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: medium;">We would like to announce the inclusion to our stock of the, <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Upside Down Tomato</span> planter and we have pre-packaged kits, ready to get you up and going right away.  Visit our store or <a href="http://theplantwhiz.com/contact-us-3/">contact us</a> to obtain mail-order details for anywhere within Australia.  Contact us for more details!</span></h3>
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