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Hi garden lovers,

I’m Tammy, qualified horticulturist and proud 'plantie', based in the Limestone Coast SA.

Whether you’re a 'newbie' to gardening or a seasoned green thumb, my goal is to help you grow the garden of your dreams.

Check out my blog, it’s jam-packed with free tips, ideas, and stories from my own yard. When you're ready to roll up your sleeves, head to 'The Backyard'. If you’re serious about understanding what’s really going on in your garden, not just reacting to problems, The Backyard is where we go deeper. Members get exclusive access to all my detailed guides, the weekly email 'What's To Do in the Garden This Weekend', and one-on-one Chat with Tam Q&A where I can help you solve your garden dilemmas.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Join Me

Hi garden lovers,

I’m Tammy, a qualified horticulturist and proud ‘plantie’ based in the Limestone Coast SA.

Whether you’re a gardening newbie or a seasoned green thumb, my goal is to help you grow the garden of your dreams.

My blog is jam-packed with practical tips, ideas, and real-life stories from my own yard.

But if you’re serious about understanding what’s really going on in your garden, not just reacting to problems as they pop up, The Backyard is where we roll up our sleeves and really dig in.

Inside, members get:

• Exclusive access to my detailed guides
• The weekly email ‘What’s To Do in the Garden This Weekend’
• One-on-one Chat with Tam Q&A support

It’s hands-on, practical, and designed to help you garden with confidence.

I’d love to see you in The Backyard

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What Can I Do with a Narrow Side Yard

The side yard, that narrow strip running down the side of the house that often ends up forgotten, bare, or treated as a thoroughfare rather than part of the garden. When it’s approached with intention, a side yard can become one of the most productive and rewarding parts of the garden.

2 days ago5 min read

What Is That Black Soot on My Plants? (Sooty Mould Explained)

Sooty mould can look a little alarming, especially when a plant resembles the sole survivor of Ash Wednesday, but once you understand that it’s the consequence, not the cause, you’ll start to see it differently. The good news is, it’s very fixable once you understand what’s really going on.

Feb 14 min read

What to do this Season

Timely advice for everything you should be doing in the garden at this time of the year, and how to go about it. Learn what to look out for, signs and symptoms of common pests and diseases and how to treat them.

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