WHAT'S IN THE DECEMBER ISSUE

SUMMER SURVIVAL
Protect your plants against the wilting effects of the Aussie sun with these twelve easy steps. JERRY COLEBY-WILLIAMS explains how to beat the heat to keep your garden cool.

KIDS IN THE GARDEN
Looking for fun activites for the kids these summer holidays? SOPHIE THOMSON visits a child-friendly garden in South Australia and shows us a few projects that will coax the kids outdoors.

SUCCULENT ART
We show you how to make a hardy garden that can be hung from a wall. These easy-to-plant succulents are great when water is scarce, and they can be grown from just a few clippings.

GROWING STRAWBERRIES
There's nothing quite like freshly picked, home-grown strawberries. MAGGIE BEER takes us through her garden and explains how to care, harvest and prepare this delicious fruit.

WATERWISE GARDEN
Choosing plants that are suitable for your climate is a key factor to their success. SOPHIE THOMSON meets a South Australian couple who have created a lush garden from a bare paddock.

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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE • Meet our Gardener of the Year 2008 • Read up on Peter Cundall's last Gardening Australia EXPO • We show you what to plant and sow in December • Learn how to save heirloom tomato seeds • Meet the yellow-bellied sunbird • Go green this Christmas with these simple ideas • Add a bit of bling to your garden with these bright accessories.

The DECEMBER issue of ABC Gardening Australia magazine is out now. Available from ABC shops and newsagents. Or subscribe today on 1300 656 933.

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