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WHAT'S IN THE JULY ISSUE
CITRUS IN TUBS
With new varieties of dwarf citrus on the market it’s now possible to grow your own limes, lemons and mandarins in small spaces, even balconies. Writer SOPHIE HONEIN explains how to care for your potted citrus throughout the year and introduces her top-performing citrus for containers.
MOUNTAIN MAGIC
While it’s cold and wet outside, take some time to do some armchair gardening. Horticultural editor DEBBIE McDONALD visits a beautiful Blue Mountains garden created by a couple with a passion for sustainability.
WINTER GARDENING TIPS
It may seem a long wait until the garden gets back into full swing, but there are still plenty of small jobs that can be done outside. JOSH BYRNE shares some tips and tricks that will get you outdoors and warmed up.
BACKYARD COLD REMEDIES
Strengthen your immunity against colds this winter with these simple remedies from our resident naturopath, JAYNE TANCRED. Best of all, they’re ingredients you can grow in your own backyard.
GARDENER OF THE YEAR
Our search is on for the ABC Gardener of the Year for 2009. If you’re a passionate gardener and have a patch of earth that you’re proud of, then we’d love to hear from you. Simply fill out the entry form in the July 2009 issue and post it in to us, making sure to include all the items on the checklist. Entries close September 15, 2009.
WIN! WIN! WIN!
Win one of three pairs of comfy Hatha shoes from Patagonia. There are also 15 Fiskars universal Rakes up for grabs. For details, turn to page 72 of the July issue.
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
• All about hellebores • The beauty of variegated plants • Part two of Pete’s gardening school • Where to find free compost • Top tips on growing fruit • Design your own garden • Growing and eating celeriac
The JULY issue of ABC Gardening Australia magazine is out now. Available from ABC Shops, newsagents, supermarkets or by subscription. Subscribe today on 1300 656 933.
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ABC GARDENER OF THE YEAR 2009
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