Series 28

2017 · 36 episodes

1. Episode 1
4 Mar 2017
Back for a new series Costa explores the garden of landscaper Michael Bates; Sophie looks at tough & beautiful silver foliaged plants; Tino introduces the people behind The Patch; Jerry explains the functions of flowers.
2. Episode 2
11 Mar 2017
Sophie makes some wicking beds; Costa & new presenter, Millie, build a garden path; Jane visits a charity that grows produce to make meals for the needy & Jerry visits a garden nestled in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
3. Episode 3
18 Mar 2017
Jerry shows us a variety of anthuriums; Dr. Greg Moore explains the benefits of trees in the city; Sophie creates living mulch; Costa explores the plants in a lemur enclosure & Josh visits a garden with hardy plants & mosaics.
4. Episode 4
25 Mar 2017
Jane explores a house filled with hundreds of indoor plants; Angus visits the stunning garden of late journalist Richard Carleton; Millie shows us how to grow a leafy lounge; Costa splits a native beehive at his old school.
5. Episode 5
1 Apr 2017
Costa visits a Sydney harbourside garden; Sophie gets stuck into some autumn jobs; Jerry explores a Japanese garden; and Jane shows us the benefits of inorganic mulch.
6. Episode 6
8 Apr 2017
Costa introduces Gardening Australia's guest presenter, Indira Naidoo; Sophie explores an English-style garden in Clare; Josh shows us how his garden is evolving; and Jane creates gorgeous terrariums using native plants.
7. Easter Special
14 Apr 2017
In a one hour Easter special Costa dyes eggs & learns the horticultural history of chocolate; Sophie makes egghead seed pots; Tino visits a Tasmanian wildlife sanctuary; Millie makes a holiday herb basket.
8. Episode 8
22 Apr 2017
Costa explores the gardens of Parliament House; Sophie visits a stunning garden in the Coonawarra region; Tino plants autumn root vegetables & guest presenter Indira Naidoo sees a carpark transformed into a botanical paradise.
9. Episode 9
29 Apr 2017
Sophie visits an historic garden property in the Adelaide Hills, Costa and Jane help build a garden that is accessible to everyone, Angus explores Sydney's Barangaroo reserve, and Millie makes a cubby out of plants.
10. Episode 10
6 May 2017
Indira checks out an urban green wall garden; Costa explores the vibrant native plants of Mt Penang; Tino uses leftover garden waste to create hot compost & John visits an elegant garden filled with pockets of green spaces.
11. Episode 11
13 May 2017
Josh meets some volunteer gardeners who help the elderly; Tino makes a chilli pesticide; Costa explores native plants that are edible; Jerry Coleby-Williams talks about how his life revolves around plants.
12. Episode 12
20 May 2017
Millie shows how renters can quickly grow an established garden; John visits a garden with striking formal design; Indira explores a constructed wetland in Sydney; and Costa visits a community compost group.
13. Episode 13
27 May 2017
Jerry gives tips on picking a palm; Josh shows how to make the most of tight garden spaces; Costa visits a stunning Canberra garden; Sophie gives some horticultural haircuts and Tino grows a green manure crop.
14. Episode 14
3 Jun 2017
Jane explores a protea collection; Tino looks at trees with beautiful bark; Millie gets stuck into some winter jobs; Costa visits a Bondi garden verge; and we learn why flies are so important in the garden.
15. Episode 15
10 Jun 2017
Costa tries some tasty flowers; guest presenter Indira visits a rooftop hospital garden; John shares some tips for small gardens; Sophie makes a cute planter from a gourd; and Peter Cundall celebrates his 90th birthday.
16. Episode 16
17 Jun 2017
Jerry visits a PNG inspired garden; Jane meets a young couple with the gardening bug; Costa protects some plants with wildlife friendly netting; and a plant collector shows us some of his favourites.
17. Episode 17
24 Jun 2017
Tino visits an inspirational prison garden; Millie shows us how to fine-tune our potting mix; Josh fills his office with indoor plants; and Costa and guest presenter Indira visit a small but special community garden.
18. Episode 18
1 Jul 2017
Jane visits a clivia enthusiast and gets some propagating tips; Jerry shows us how he transformed his suburban block into a productive garden; and we join a young indigenous leader inspiring others to get to know the bush.
19. Episode 19
8 Jul 2017
Costa recommends some flowers for attracting bees into the garden; Millie propagates some plants to give away; John creates an attractive water feature and Josh visits an eclectic garden in the suburbs.
20. Episode 20
15 Jul 2017
Tino gets some tips on growing organic apples; Sophie builds an unusual home for native bees; Costa grows a tea garden and guest presenter Carolyn tells you where to start when creating a garden from scratch.
21. Episode 21
22 Jul 2017
Jerry meets a couple passionate about cycads; Costa visits an unconventional suburban garden; Millie plants some fruit trees and Jane shares her gardening story.
22. Episode 22
29 Jul 2017
Josh visits a magnificent forest; Sophie gets some rose-pruning advice from an expert; Costa helps out with some tree planting and guest presenter Carolyn Blackman shows us a garden designed for multiple uses.
23. Episode 23
5 Aug 2017
Jane visits a chestnut grove in the Victorian high country; Costa shows us some winter-flowering natives; Tino prunes some fruit trees and Jerry propagates some unusual edible perennial plants.
24. Episode 24
12 Aug 2017
Costa visits a scientist with an experimental garden; Tino helps out at an olive grove; guest presenter Carolyn explores the materials available for creating a garden & Millie salvages some second-hand plants.
25. Episode 25
19 Aug 2017
Josh meets a scientist unlocking the relationship between fire and native plants; Costa replenishes his verge garden; Jerry shares his technique for a perfect seed bed and we meet a passionate young orchid conservationist.
26. Episode 26
26 Aug 2017
Jerry visits a wildlife-friendly garden; guest presenter Carolyn explores a small garden that is big on ideas; Costa plants an edible hedge and Millie and Squid go hunting for truffles.
27. Episode 27
2 Sept 2017
Costa explores the power of the flower; Jane discovers a collector's garden; Sophie explores a garden bursting with spring bulbs; Tino gets stuck into spring sowing and we find out what to do in the garden this weekend.
28. Episode 28
9 Sept 2017
Jerry visits a formal native garden in Toowoomba; Costa & Sophie are at a community garden in Darwin; guest presenter Carolyn explains the importance of plants in design, and Josh helps Millie with a project in her garden.
29. Episode 29
16 Sept 2017
Josh shows us a tool to help gardeners identify pests; Sophie visits a couple who have thousands of roses in their beautiful collection; and Jane explores the world of native bonsai and shows you how to create one at home.
30. Episode 30
23 Sept 2017
Jane visits Australia's newest plant quarantine facility; Costa builds a home for his worms; Millie plants up her side garden; and we meet a couple who have dedicated their lives to Australia's native plants.
31. Episode 31
30 Sept 2017
Costa discovers a city oasis; Jane visits a spectacular garden in a harsh climate; Tino is planting natives in The Patch and Sophie visits a gardener raising endangered species in his back garden.
32. Episode 32
7 Oct 2017
Jane visits a gardening club that works with the local primary school; Jerry explores the wonderful world of euphorbias; Millie finds out how to raise the perfect seedling and we meet a nurseryman who restores wetlands.
33. Episode 33
14 Oct 2017
Costa visits an aged-care facility where chooks improve the well-being of residents; Jerry visits a spectacular garden where flowers even bloom in the shade; Sophie explores a native botanic garden for threatened species.
34. Episode 34
21 Oct 2017
Sophie and Costa help restore a piece of the NT; Josh visits a playground that was built in harmony with existing trees; Tino is visiting a spectacular rhododendron garden and Millie propagates plants from her kitchen.
35. Episode 35
28 Oct 2017
Costa meets an urban bee keeper; Jerry visits an aquatic plant nursery; Jane visits a garden designer in her eclectic garden, we meet a market gardener who loves his work and the presenters answer your questions.
36. Episode 36
4 Nov 2017
Costa restores the herb maze on his verge garden; Sophie visits a beautiful Mediterranean garden perfectly suited to the local climate; Jerry propagates plants & Tino gives his best tips for growing tomatoes.