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Jan 1, 2025 | 
waikatotimes.co.nz | Tammy Huynh
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Tammy Huynh |Millie Ross |Jerry Coleby-Williams
TAMMY: It’s the swollen, woody part of some plants that forms at soil level. It looks like part of the roots but it’s a stem that grows above ground. They’re important adaptations of some plants, used to store water and nutrients in times of drought. Plants such as Sinningia become dormant over winter and the energy to regrow is stored in their caudex. Their rugged appearance sets them apart from other plants. MILLIE: Unlike other roses, Banksia roses aren’t pruned in winter.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Tammy Huynh
Tammy is on the lookout for thrips – a sap-sucking pest that can affect plants indoors or out. These tiny flying insects – usually only 1-2mm long – but when lots of them attack a plant they can do a lot of damage. You can see where they’ve been draining your plant’s nutrients by the mottled patches left, or silvery-brownish speckling and streaks on the leaves. To really control them, you must attack them at each stage of their life cycle.
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
domain.com.au | Tammy Huynh
By Tammy HuynhDecember 3, 2024This year, why not go out on a limb and try something a little different? Instead of buying or pulling out the plastic Christmas tree, embrace what nature has to offer with a potted tree. From traditional pines to local Australian natives, there are plenty of options to choose from. A potted tree can live for many years outdoors, be brought inside each holiday season, and eventually be planted in your garden or kept in its pot.
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Tammy Huynh
Indoor plants are totally reliant on us so can benefit from regular check-ups. Tammy recommends giving your leafy friends occasional ‘day spa’ pampering, to help pick up on small problems before they get out of hand. Tammy has a variegated peace lily in for treatment and, while it looks lovely, there are some hidden issues: it looks droopy if not watered daily, which is not normal.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
gardeningaustraliamag.com.au | Loren Desbruslais |Tammy Huynh
Tis the season of giving… and plants make the best gifts! They keep on growing and continue to perform well after the festivities are over. To make this holiday season easier for you, we’ve rounded up a wonderful mix of plants that will surprise and delight everyone on your list, from the beginner gardener to the expert green thumb. Here’s our pick of the best gifts for plant lovers.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
domain.com.au | Tammy Huynh
By Tammy HuynhNovember 29, 2024Gardening with the future in mind is something we should all aim for. It doesn’t have to be overwhelming or require drastic changes right away. Even small steps can make a significant difference in protecting ecosystems, conserving resources and reducing waste. By adopting a few eco-friendly habits, you’re not only making your garden thrive but also doing your bit for the planet. Start with just one thing and see where it takes you. 1.
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Tammy Huynh
Who doesn’t love orchids? Tammy especially loves big epiphytic orchids – she shares a few of her favourite varieties and shows how to display them. There are more than 30,000 wild species of orchids – it’s one of the most diverse families in the plant world. Epiphytic orchids use their roots to attach to other plants, but they’re not parasitic – they just borrow some space to grow, drawing moisture from the air and feeding from fallen plant litter.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Tammy Huynh
If you’re going to propagate by taking a cutting, why not try a rooting hormone! This substance stimulates new root growth on a stem by mimicking the plant’s own root-growing hormone. You can get products that are powders, liquids or gels. If you’re starting out, you might want to avoid the liquids, as it can be hard to get the dilution right. Or you can choose to not buy anything and simply experiment with a couple of easy options that you might have at home – including honey and aloe vera.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Tammy Huynh
Tammy tours a lush tropical garden bursting with gigantic gleaming anthuriums, shingling climbers, and unusual ant plants. Designer/Owner:Molly BosworthLocation:Djabugay Country, Cairns, QldClimate Zone:TropicalGarden Established:1997Style:Tropical, forest, shadedKey Features:Rare species, anthurium collection. Tammy is in far North Queensland in the hinterland behind Cairns where mountains and lush rainforest climb away from the coast.
