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Detailed instructions are printed on the back of each seed packet, including when and how to sow your seeds.
Information on Australian native plant and seeds,
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Australian native grasslands can be divided into two: Grasslands which are dominated by grasses and flowering plants, sometimes referred to as a meadow; and Grassy Woodlands that feature grasses and flowering plants growing between widely spaced trees and shrubs.
Both Grasslands and Grassy Woodlands are amongst the most species rich plant communities to be found in Australia. However they are dwindling, with only a small percentage remaining undisturbed by agricultural practices, land clearing and ongoing urban development. Some of the grassland plant species and the animals that rely on them for food and shelter are becoming rare or threatened with extinction.
By growing grassland species in your garden, you are not only creating a wildlife friendly habitat, but you are helping to create a corridor for insects, birds and animals to traverse through our urban spaces.
Australian native plants produce seeds that are specially adapted to often harsh environments. Seeds often have "triggers" that send a signal to the seed, indicating that it is a safe time to grow. Triggers can be seasonal - perhaps a certain temperature, or rain, or the seed may simply need time to mature even though it has been shed by the plant. I've found that Australian native seeds don't germinate all at once, even if they're from the same batch, so be patient and don't abandon your seeds when they don't all pop up at the same time; they may just be taking their own sweet time. For me, this is what makes gardening, especially the growing of Australian native plants, so interesting. I've included on the packet germination instructions based on my personal experience. I will also post updates on Instagram and Facebook showing you how my seeds are progressing.
Welcome!
You have a fascinating journey ahead of you.
Remember, "green thumbs" do not exist - they are just people who have tried their hand at gardening, and learnt from their experiences and those of others.
Here are a few of my tips:
Congratulations!
You'll want to share the joy - send some seeds to friends or try some new seeds for your own garden.
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Not a professional videographer here, just an Enthusiast.
When the Backyard Garden Enthusiast says to "Pot up", this is what she means. Basically it is potting up seedlings into pots, to allow them to grow a bit more, before planting into the garden. Not a professional videographer here, just an Enthusiast.
A tray to plant seeds, where there is enough room for the seedlings to grow, before being planted out into the garden. You can find them at the "tip/recycle" shops or specialist nursery suppliers. Not a necessary requirement to grow seeds!
A state of mind.
Joanne says "it's when you love the garden, you love the unexpected and you're just going to give it a go"
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