Monthly Archives: April 2024

Second hand stories from the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Tasmanian Traveller

Alas. A sorry tale. For health reasons I have withdrawn my voluntary services to the Food Garden of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, and sadly must stop work in my own garden.  I know many readers have enjoyed learning and … Continue reading →

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A country garden south of Hobart

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Tasmanian Traveller

A country garden south of Hobart Each of my fellow volunteer gardeners in the Food Garden at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens has their own story – and, of course, all involve gardening. Most of us have suburban plots or … Continue reading →

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Glorious pumpkins

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Tasmanian Traveller

The intertwining strands of pumpkin vines were ageing and looking distinctly seedy. It was time to strip the plants of their offspring and clear those pumpkin-covered garden beds in the Food Garden of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.  Many hands … Continue reading →

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Vegetable plants grow in autumn

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Tasmanian Traveller

Typically autumn is a season when, in our food gardens, summer growth is removed to the compost and the soil prepared for winter and spring crops. It is a time when some plants slow down with not a few becoming … Continue reading →

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