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BAAG COVID-19 Updates

Mar 182020

Are we open? Yes… until further notice we are open as normal.

Current Vegie Seedlings Status – We have a FULL range of winter vegetable seedlings available. All is back to normal at last!

Classes and workshops are now on line (zoom) and the first 3 classes have nearly sold out – a couple of spaces left, but never fear, more are on the way. Angelo is our presenter, and is rapidly mastering all things zoom.

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.

May in your garden

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May 012020

Autumn foliage at its most stunning. The cold days and nights bring out the deep reds, translucent oranges and butter yellows in our wonderful deciduous trees. Take the time to enjoy autumn’s late flowering salvias, wonderful quince fruit (with their heady scent) and savour the late season apples. Normally I would recommend driving to the Dandenongs to enjoy the autumn colours and the flowering camellias – but these days it will have to be a remote visit. I just love this last hurrah before winter. So rug up and enjoy May in your garden!

April in your garden

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Our customer base is a pretty savvy and well informed one, and this is always reinforced in autumn as sales of native plants soar. Good gardeners are well aware that this is the ideal time to plant natives, and suddenly Claire is doubling orders for natives as they walk off the bench. The weather can still provide us with warm days in April, but without the hot sun and with rain happening or imminent it’s an ideal time for gardening and planting. Now is also the perfect time to start preparing your winter vegie patch. There’s plenty to do in the garden in April, so put summer behind you and get cracking!

Deciduous Trees

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Apr 012020

The glory of autumn foliage from the hundreds of tree varieties introduced to Australia is only one good reason to grow deciduous trees. The bare trees of winter, stark but beautiful, are also valued for their ability to provide change to the scenery. They let through the much needed winter sunlight to benefit lawns, garden beds and outdoor living spaces; and in summer they give shade to these areas.
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Current Exhibition – The Mad Queen

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Mar 312020

20th March to 26th April

A collection of tin frocks, ‘accessories’ and wire creations by Regina Dudek. Regina loves to “rescue” old pieces of metal, wire and discarded household items and give them a new life. Her sculptural pieces are quirky, whimsical and fun.

More pictures and info at http://gallery.baag.com.au/?p=4378

Improve sandy soils and Landscape Yard soils with Bentonite

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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

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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

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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.

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