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BAAG COVID-19 Updates

Mar 182020

Are we open? Yes… As of Monday morning Victoria has fallen into line with the Federal Government on essential services and until further notice we are open as normal.

Current Vegie Seedlings Status – Currently limited stock of all vegie seedlings. Expecting another delivery Friday 27th in the morning.

To ease any apprehension you may have re vegie seedling availability. Our suppliers are doubling, and in some instances tripling production, so you will get your seedlings for winter vegies, don’t stress. It will take a couple of weeks for the extra supplies to start coming through, but there is plenty of time left in the winter vegie planting window… so again, please don’t panic!

We have decided to cancel all events, classes and workshops for the duration of the Victorian State of Emergency. (at this stage anything until Monday the 13th April). Classes and workshops after this date will be reviewed as the situation unfolds, but all current ticket holders will be offered the option of a full refund if they choose. We are not currently taking any further bookings for classes scheduled after Easter.

We have implemented a No-Cash payment system for the foreseeable future. We will only be accepting payments by EFT, Mastercard or Visa. This is for the safety of both our staff and customers.

Staff are regularly being updated with the latest Health Department information and we are re-inforcing hygiene and social distancing. At this stage we have had no staff or customer report an infection to us and BAAG will be open and delivering as per our normal trading hours.

Improve sandy soils and Landscape Yard soils with Bentonite

Tagged with: Soil Health

Mar 232020

If you have sandy soil, you will be well aware of their difficulties in holding both water and nutrition. Gardeners who live in Perth are used to dealing with this issue, and every garden centre, soil and landscaping yard there will have bags and buckets of bentonite, as well as compost, manures, zeolite and other soil additives to help build a better soil.
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March in your garden

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Feb 262020

Is autumn the new spring?

With the changes in climate leading to hotter summers here in Melbourne, it is increasingly tempting to plant in autumn, and allow plants a longer time to establish before the onslaught of summer heat. The combination of warm soil, expected rainfall and lowering seasonal temperatures allows for good root development. This increases the time the plants have to establish before the dry summer heat hits.
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Queensland Fruit Fly

Tagged with: Citrus, Fruit General Information, Plant Problems, Tropical Fruit

Feb 182020

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 fruits and vegetables, and is understandably causing a great deal of anxiety for both home gardeners and commercial growers. Queensland fruit fly from the start of spring and through summer and autumn. They are able to survive mild winters as well.
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February in your garden

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Jan 292020

As I write this in mid January, thunderstorms have hit Melbourne, lightning has started a fire in the Otways and floods and downed trees will be creating yet more work for the indefatigable SES volunteers. The firefighters in the CFA and MFB have been extraordinary in their bravery, dedication and skill, now aided by the military. The bush fires started in NSW in September, QLD followed shortly after and fires hit eastern Victoria, SA and WA in late December. It has been a hellish summer. We are only half way through. If you want to donate to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal, 100% will go directly to the affected communities.

Reducing the heat with vegetation

Tagged with: Garden Design, mobile, Sustainable Living, Trees

Jan 202020

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 around your home and in turn reduce energy consumption.

In response to global warming and water restrictions across the country, politicians are suggesting quick fix strategies to combat climate change. The latest suggestion to come out of Western Australia is that we need to get rid of lawns because they are impractical. But as members of the gardening and landscape industry what we really need is long-term solutions.

Mulching for a Healthy Garden

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Jan 102020

Sick of plants dying or being lost between the weeds? Mulching is something that we often don’t consider until the sun is beating down and all the moisture has been stripped from the soil or the weeds have taken over. Don’t wait until the height of summer to get started!

Summer in your Garden

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Dec 012019

Long summer evenings, friends over for dinner, weekends reading outside in the shade, gardening with the radio on…..finally summer is here.

I love Christmas because I don’t stress over it. I can always grab a plant from work for a last minute gift, and the current preoccupation with indoor plants and decorator pots has made it soooo easy. You can tailor the choice to the person’s personality: sleek modern, folksy rustic, quirky handmade, its all available. Just slip a plant into the appropriate pot – job done.

The Christmas and Summer Exhibition

Nov 282019

28th November to 26th January.

We have filled the Bolin Bolin Gallery (and the Garden Gallery and shop) with loads of new work from some of our favourite artists along with a few new artists.

More pictures and info at http://gallery.baag.com.au/?p=4300

BAAG at Malahang Festival, Sunday 17th November 11am to 4pm

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Nov 132019

BAAG will be participating in this year’s Malahang Festival, celebrating the local community and all of its colour and vibrancy. Come and find us, we will be celebrating the local lizards and all that they do for us and we will be sharing some tips on how you can live in harmony with lizards in your garden. Come and visit our stall and pot up a lizard friendly plant that you can take home with you. For more info on the festival head to banyule.vic.gov.au/malahang. This is a free event.

Sunday 17 November, 11am-4pm
Malahang Reserve, Corner Southern and Oriel Roads, Heidelberg West

November in your garden

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Oct 312019

This is probably the busiest month of the year for gardeners. Warmer temperatures and the recent rains make for perfect planting conditions. As you can see from the pic above, it is also Tomato Time! Cup Weekend is traditionally the ideal time in Melbourne to get your tomatoes into the ground. In the rest of your garden, plants are either busily flowering or pushing out new growth. Birds, spiders, lizards and ladybirds are feasting on aphids, whiteflies and other sap sucking insects that love to feed on new spring growth. Allow predators to thrive in your garden by reducing or eliminating spraying, planting lots of flowers and creating a diverse and nature friendly garden.

New Gallery Exhibition – ‘Trio Creative’

Tagged with: Gallery

Oct 302019

25th October to 25th November 2019

An exhibition of textile art by Cary Leech, baskets by Jeanette Carter and glass by Jenie Yolland.

These 3 friends met at the Box Hill Community Arts Centre and have decided to pool their talents for this exhibition.

More pictures and info at http://gallery.baag.com.au/?p=4231

Cucumbers

Tagged with: Vegies

Oct 012019

When selecting the right cucumber for you there are a few things to consider. Regular or burpless, small or large, long or round. The regular cucumbers generally have a bitter skin that requires peeling, whereas you can eat the skin of a burpless and remain indigestion-free (probably best in front of the Queen). The skin is very good for you!

Basil

Tagged with: Herbs and Spices, Vegies

Oct 012019

Basil is one of the best known herbs in the world, and with good reason. It’s tasty, attractive and very easy to grow. With over 100 different species to choose from, Basil is never faulty!
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October in your garden

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Sep 302019

The soil is warming, and plants are loving it. Enjoy spring with its blossoms and fresh new leaves, and go out and get your hands dirty. The nursery is now fully stocked with plants for every situation, and as far as months go, they don’t come much more ideal than October for getting into the garden.

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