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2 weeks ago | 
abc.net.au | Josh Byrne
In an age where Instagram is everything, the phrase ‘indoor jungle’ is bandied about on socials more often than it should be, and it is rare to find a space that actually meets these criteria and lives up to its Insta pics. But, in Perth’s southern suburbs, Josh is meeting a gardener whose home is just that – an indoor jungle – and her plant collections will make you want to stop scrolling and start gardening.
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3 weeks ago | 
abc.net.au | Josh Byrne
Josh visits a pocket of urban bushland in Perth’s north to find out how the reintroduction of a little known (but very industrious!) marsupial is helping to regenerate the plant community. Craigie bushland, a reserve of remnant vegetation in Perth’s north, is a major conservation area containing a number of vulnerable plant communities across its’ 56 hectares.
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1 month ago | 
abc.net.au | Josh Byrne
Josh is in the Perth Hills, where it gets very hot and dry in summer, yet he’s found a lush-looking garden where tropical plants cast cool shade. Owners:Hazel and Alec GranvilleLocation:Perth Hills, on Whadjuk Country, WAClimate Zone:Warm temperateGarden Established:About 20 years agoStyle:TropicalFrom the house, a high deck overlooks the steep garden below and places visitors directly in among tall palm trees and lush foliage.
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1 month ago | 
abc.net.au | Josh Byrne
Josh’s garden is now 10 years old and has had time to mature and settle into its own microclimates. But now there are gaps between the mature plantings as changing conditions have taken their toll on some plants, creating more shade and drier conditions. Josh is going to add some fillers into the verge garden, which is especially dry and is in need of some love. He has some low-growing Calothamnus quadrifidus cv.
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1 month ago | 
bandits.com | Josh Byrne |Noah Monroe
The Buffalo Bandits fell 11-10 in overtime to the Albany FireWolves on Saturday night at MVP Arena. Dhane Smith (2+4) and Josh Byrne (1+6) both notched their 100th points of the season and Matt Vinc recorded his 11,000th NLL save in a 44-save performance, including five stops in overtime. Chase Fraser opened Saturday’s scoring after having Friday night’s game off.
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2 months ago | 
abc.net.au | Josh Byrne
Getting the most out of your vegie patch is all about planning. Putting thought into crop selection, set-up and timing will help to maximise productivity and a steady harvest. But weather conditions can often be fickle, wrecking your plans. That’s when you might want to consider Fast Food!Fast-growing edibles such as lettuce and rainbow chard are great at filling the gaps in your cropping.
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2 months ago | 
abc.net.au | Josh Byrne
Josh looks at how local plant nurseries can be a big part of a gardener’s journey. The APACE nursery in Fremantle started out in life at about the same time that Josh began gardening, in the early 1980s. It was started by a group of local volunteers and has always followed a goal of bringing people together as well as greening the planet. General manager Joanna Hayter AO heads up the team and says the vision they have is for a greener, more connected planet.
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2 months ago | 
abc.net.au | Josh Byrne
Gardening is considered a calming and gentle pastime but there are still risks if you’re not paying attention. Eye injuries are common, either from sharp objects causing physical damage or from sap, pollen or flecks of dust causing irritation – and even infection. This is why it’s important to protect your eyes in the garden.
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2 months ago | 
abc.net.au | Josh Byrne
Summer heatwaves are an increasingly common challenge, so Josh visits Kings Park and Botanic Gardens in Perth to see how they have been introducing different plants that will look their best even in the hottest weather. Horticulturist Alison Smith said many plants had been chosen from the hottest parts of WA, including the green bird-flower (Crotalaria cunninghamii) from the Kimberley and Pilbara areas, with yellow-green, bird-shaped flowers, soft grey-green leaves and interesting seed pods.
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2 months ago | 
britishboxingnews.co.uk | Josh Byrne |Tim Rickson
Perth’s Josh Byrne fired up for his first title shotOn March 14, Dragon Fire Boxing Promotions hits the Metro City nightclub for the first time this year for Thunderdome 49. In the main event, Undefeated prospect Jude Grant takes on his first international opponent when he fights Shi Hong Jun of China. Before the headliner, Jude’s training partner Josh Byrne (2-0) has his first shot at a state championship against Habib Kheirkhah.
