Queensland fruit fly is a significant pest that has been found in areas of Victoria for a few years now. Recently there is evidence the fly is establishing itself in Melbourne and surrounds. It feeds on a wide range of
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BAAG Organic Vegie Seedlings
At BAAG we prioritise edible seedlings grown using Certified Organic or Low Environmental Impact Practices. Everyone who knows us is aware of our commitment to sustainability and to growing your own produce. We encourage you to grow vegies for the
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Important note about plant availability.There are hundreds of factsheets on our website provided for your information. Not all plants will be available at all times throughout the year. To confirm availability please call (03) 8850 3030 and ask for the
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You will often hear lively discussions about the benefits of Live v Cut v Fake Christmas Trees. So which is the most environmentally friendly? If you Google the topic you will be inundated with hundreds of pages of research, but
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Important note about plant availability.There are hundreds of factsheets on our website provided for your information. Not all plants will be available at all times throughout the year. To confirm availability please call (03) 8850 3030 and ask for the
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Important note about plant availability.There are hundreds of factsheets on our website provided for your information. Not all plants will be available at all times throughout the year. To confirm availability please call (03) 8850 3030 and ask for the
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The Proteaceae is an ancient family from Gondwanaland, with about 1600 species it is now one of the dominant flowering plants in the southern hemisphere. Proteas are native to southern Africa and belong to the same family of plants (the
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Also known as Lebanese wild apple, erect crab apple or three-lobed apple tree. This tree solves a lot of problems. At the nursery we are often asked for a very narrow tree to act as a screen or to run
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Important note about plant availability.There are hundreds of factsheets on our website provided for your information. Not all plants will be available at all times throughout the year. To confirm availability please call (03) 8850 3030 and ask for the
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Acer palmatum and Acer japonicum Of all the ornamental trees, the Japanese Maples are easily my personal favourites. Light, airy, layered. You will see from the slide-show above (which features multiple pictures of a few cultivars) how radically different Acers
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As the temperature begins to rise and water conservation continues to impact on gardeners, people are watering less and are looking to find alternatives for vegetation. But by using some simple planting techniques you can help to decrease the heat
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Most of us would see trees as purely cosmetic, put here to make the place look pretty… but they are so much more than that. They are a vital part of the ecosystem. All trees are a major source of
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(Wollemia nobilis) First known from fossil records dating back more than 90-million years, the Wollemi Pine was initially thought a long-extinct piece of Australia’s ancient history. But then, astonishingly, a small grove of them was discovered in 1994 by a
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Don’t be put off by the fact that you live in Melbourne, it is possible to grow a range of tropical and subtropical fruit varieties down here. As summer approaches our taste buds tingle in anticipation of luscious mangoes and
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Citrus trees offer glossy green foliage year round, with sweetly scented flowers and beautiful and edible fruit. There are few trees that are as ornamental and practical as a citrus tree. Citrus are a must for every back yard. Varieties
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