Series 27

Season 27 · 2016 · 36 episodes

Episodes

1Episode 1: Bountiful Brassicas, Attracting Insects & Clay SoilTino plants a range of brassicas; Sophie showcases plants that attract beneficial insects to her garden; Costa visits a harbourside garden & Josh explores a new arid species garden in Kings Park.
2Episode 2: Potted Citrus, Sloping Sites & D.I.Y White OilJane visits a quirky and creative garden; Costa meets horticultural legend Ben Swane; Sophie gets tips on growing citrus in containers; and John Patrick explains the design elements of his own garden.
3Episode 3: Pruning Natives, Purple Plants & Soil pHJane prunes native plants; Costa showcases three purple plants; Sophie visits a relaxed formal garden; Tino gets stuck into planting greens and we meet a passionate Queensland plant ecologist.
4Episode 4: Photographing Gardens, Heat-Affected Fruit Trees & How To Identify PlantsJane meets photographer Simon Griffiths who shows off his Kyneton garden; Josh replaces heat-affected fruit trees; Angus explains what clues to collect to identify plants & Costa dyes Easter eggs.
5Episode 5: Fabulous Foliage, Vaucluse House & Dazzling DahliasTino demonstrates how to cultivate alliums, Costa explores Vaucluse House, Sophie meets a couple who inherited a dahlia collection, and a tattoo artist shows how she creates a botanical work of art.
6Episode 6: Get Composting, Native Tidy Up & Saving SeedAngus visits a pool turned into an aquatic wonderland; Costa offers composting tips; Jane explores a nurseryman's garden and Josh spruces up his native beds.
7Episode 7: A Tropical Treasure, Fern Fever & Succulent SpheresJerry explores a tropical cottage garden; Tino prunes berries for a bumper crop; John visits a refurbished fern gully garden; and Sophie creates succulent spheres.
8Episode 8: Forever Figs & A Creative CourtyardJane explores the new courtyard gardens at the Shrine of Remembrance; Costa meets a passionate fig farmer; Josh visits a contemporary courtyard garden and we meet an expert bromeliad grower.
9Episode 9: Know Your Soil & Edible PerennialsCosta explores a large Queensland hillside garden; Sophie demonstrates three easy soil tests; John explores a historical, scientific garden and Jerry profiles unique edible perennials.
10Episode 10: Winter Legumes & Spring-Flowering BulbsTino plants winter legumes; Angus explores a colourful Sydney garden; Costa overhauls a vegetable garden and Sophie plants spring-flowering bulbs.
11Episode 11: Water-Wise Perennials, Cool Season Crops & Pint-Sized GardensTino visits an expert perennial grower; Josh plants winter staples in the vegie garden; Jane meets a couple with a pint-sized garden; and Costa explores newly landscaped gardens at the RSPCA in NSW.
12Episode 12: A Productive Paradise, Wildflowers At Home & Plants As WindbreaksCosta visits a productive plot; John explores a French-styled garden; Josh plants a wildflower meadow; Sophie shows off windbreak plants; and Jane checks out a cyclamen collection.
13Episode 13: Sowing Seeds & Plants For WildlifeJerry visits Government House; Sophie chooses plants for wildlife; we see the winning show gardens at MIFGS; and Josh visits a unique and romantic garden.
14Episode 14: Winter Weeding & Frost ProtectionIt's the first week of winter! Costa shows how to keep backyard chooks happy; Jane visits a stunning Victorian garden; Tino shows winter weeding strategies and Sophie preps plants for frosty weather.
15Episode 15: Big Compost, Relocating Roses & Native AlternativesCosta visits a historic garden in the Blue Mountains National Park; Josh checks out a compost making facility; Angus offers native alternatives to exotic favourites and Jerry visits an orchid grower.
16Episode 16: Orchids On Show, Wicking Garden Beds & Cold Climate CitrusJerry visits an orchid show; Costa constructs a wicking bed; Sophie explores Beaumont House gardens; and Tino shows how to nurture citrus over winter in cold climates.
17Episode 17: Strawberry Experiment, Free-Range Worms & Native CitrusJosh revists a Gardener of the Year; Tino conducts a strawberry experiment; Costa shows how to encourage worms; and Angus profiles native limes.
18Episode 18: The Perfect Pot, Growing Knowledge & Cuttings 101Sophie visits an organic apple farm; John explains what to look for in a plant pot; Costa meets Sydney University's community garden students; and Jerry explores a Queensland heathland.
19Episode 19: Native Ground Covers, Rejuvenating Potting Mix & Problem PlantsTino visits a colourful garden, Sophie gets stuck into pruning, Costa visits an award winning garden, Angus profiles native groundcovers and we meet a botanical photographic artist.
20Episode 20: Wrangling The Rain, A Collector's Garden & Native StyleTino shows how to control rainfall on sloped ground; Costa explores a collector's garden; Josh shares his personal horticultural journey and John visits a small, native, inner-city garden.
21Episode 21: A Lifelong Garden, Trench Composting & Selecting SeedlingsJane visits an expansive garden in Victoria, Costa shows us an easy technique for creating compost, Tino shows us how to select the best seedlings, Angus checks out council's way of dealing with potentially hazardous trees.
22Episode 22: Pocket City Farm, Choosing Cuttings & KokedamasCosta visits an old bowling club that has transformed into a community hub, Jane makes kokedama, John explains when to water indoor plants in winter & Josh drops in on a couple to check out their secluded private garden.
23Episode 23: A Likin' For Lichen, Daylilies & Magic In The MangrovesSophie explores a colourful Mediterranean garden; Costa discovers the wonderful world of lichen; Tino has a great DIY glass cloche-making project and Jerry meets a nature lover who has discovered a new species of mangrove.
24Episode 24: Lawn Care Tips, Pruning Camellias & Hardwood CuttingsTino maintains his lawn; John meets a South African garden designer; Costa prunes camellias; Josh visits a large Perth hills garden; and Sophie profiles aloes.
25Episode 25: Rooftop Gardens, Caring For Indoor Plants & Grafting Fruit TreesTino demonstrates easy grafting techniques; John explores a natural playground; Josh gives indoor plants TLC; and Costa visits a community rooftop garden.
26Episode 26: The Sweetest Plant, Propagating Yams & Feeding Your FoodCosta learns about chocolate; Jane visits an enormous restaurant kitchen garden; Tino feeds the soil; Jerry propagates Elephant's Foot Yam and we follow Sophie's path to Gardening Australia presenter.
27Episode 27Angus visits Elizabeth Farm; Jerry explores an expansive FNQ garden; Josh check out an innovative green space; Sophie plants Asian Greens and Costa creates the perfect compost ingredient.
28Episode 28: Bountiful Butterflies & Small-Scale FarmingJane visits Melbourne Zoo's butterfly house; Costa explores a quirky garden; Angus explains how to establish plants and Tino gets inspired by small-scale farming.
29Episode 29: A Productive Paradise, Native Pot Gardens & A City OasisJosh explores a Margaret River property; John creates a native pot garden; Costa visits an inner-city garden; Sophie plants in garden bed gaps; we meet a botanical sculptor; Jerry profiles an unusual plant.
30Episode 30: Guerrilla Gardeners, Handsome Hedges & Magical MushroomsCosta visits a romantic public garden; Tino plants the humble spud; Jerry explores a plant collector's garden; Jane talks camellia hedges; and Josh discovers how coffee can grow mushrooms.
31Episode 31: Native Climbers, Taking Root & Potting UpTino demonstrates layering; Sophie explores a garden inspired by world travels; Angus sees just what can be achieved in a garden in two years; and John visits a geological garden.
32Episode 32: Spring Greens, Working With The Conditions & Seed Raising 101Josh explores an inspiring bush-style garden; Tino plants spring greens; Jane demonstrates planting seed; Costa checks out colourful spring plants; and we visit a landscape designer's suburban oasis.
33Episode 33: Native Beauties, Compost Spinners & Reverting VariegationJane learns about temperate orchids; Costa makes a compost spinner; Jerry explores a garden with old-fashioned favourites and Angus checks out a native plant breeding program.
34Episode 34: The Aztec Patch, Restoring The Balance & A Taste Of The SeasonsTino demonstrates ancient gardening techniques; Josh visits a property restored with indigenous flora; Costa pops in to the Sydney TAFE garden & we explore a fascinating museum at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens.
35Episode 35: The Tropical Look, Succulent Survivors & Native MintsJohn visits a city garden; Sophie shows how to create a tropically inspired garden in a temperate climate; Tino explores a romantic garden; Costa shows off a succulent collection & Angus looks at native mints.
36Episode 36: Tomato Time, Native Christmas Trees & Growing GiftsTino plants tomatoes; Costa deals with mozzies in the garden; John profiles native Christmas trees; Jerry explores a garden brimming with equatorial plants; and Sophie plants gifts that keep on giving.