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2025-04 April Newsletter

Hello and welcome to APRIL! (Djeran in the Noongyar calendar) Milder weather? It's coming, despite the last burst of summer we've just had - which means it's the perfect time to get out and garden. There's so much going on at the moment - saving seed from summer crops, planning new garden beds, prepping soil, starting seedlings!! It's a busy time socially too, with Easter & Anzac days coming up this month. We've got a few changes coming to GLSC, so do check out the info...

What to Plant NOW & Handy reminder of Autumn gardening jobs
Grow from seed & save! We'll show you how!
Growing Garlic - now's the time!
Easter opening hours & changes to our Saturday trading, Photo comp, VIP special, Retailer update & MORE!!

2025-03 March Newsletter

Hello & welcome to MARCH! It's been a busy start already with the Kalamunda Garden Festival on Sunday 2nd! We had a great day as always - catching up with lots of industry friends and learning from our amazing speakers. It seems we're on summer's last hurrah - these cooler nights and slightly cooler days have been lovely, haven't they? The garden's already looking a little stronger. It's the perfect time to get busy and get planting!

What to plant NOW & Jobs to do in the garden
Get to know your garden soil (4 top tips)
Flower Power - how to get a beautiful show of flowers in Winter and into Spring
Photo competition winner, VIP Special Offer, Retailer Update & More!!

2025-02 February newsletter

Hello & welcome to February! Summer has definitely arrived; with HOT days (and nights) - taking a toll on our patience and our gardens!! It's Bunuru - the Noongyar season of the hottest part of the year, and I think we all feel it! But the good news is February is the last (official) month of summer and we know that the seasons will roll on. Autumn is such an exciting time for gardening in Perth and I know you're all looking forward to it.

Jobs for the February garden & 5 top tips to help your garden THRIVE in the heat
What to plant NOW (it's time to plan for autumn!)
VIP Mulch Madness offer - don't miss it!
Photo comp winner, Retailer update & more!

2025-01 January newsletter

Hello & welcome to 2025! Amazing how quick the years seem to roll around; it's now 5 years since we moved to Wilson Road, and - can you believe - 25 years since the turn of the century and the Y2K drama. Life goes by so quickly - make sure you take some time for YOU and do the things you love in 2025. Hopefully - that means spending some time in nature and enjoying your garden. This month, I have included an update about the Queensland Fruit Fly outbreak - if you're in the red zone (see DPIRD's website) all of us gardeners THANK YOU and feel your anguish at having to strip your fruiting plants... we really appreciate your sacrifice! Let's hope this pest can be eradicated once again; it is a worse pest than the existing fruit fly (Mediterranean Fruit Fly) that we already deal with - so home gardeners AND commercial growers are counting on people to do the right thing. If you have friends or family in the affected area, please make sure they're aware of the problem and ask that they spread the word amongst neighbours.

What to grow NOW & Handy reminder of essential summer gardening jobs
Clay - the difference it can make to your garden's survival
Queensland Fruit Fry - what it is and why we need to eradicate it
VIP Special Offer, Retailer Update, Photo Comp Winner & more!

2024-12 December

Hello and welcome to DECEMBER It's officially Summer - Birak; the first nations people's 'first summer' season - with warmer easterly winds (traditionally in the morning) and cooler sea breezes (in the afternoon). It was traditionally a time for mosaic burning to aid seed germination and to ease passage through the landscape. Many young animals are about and fledglings are leaving the nest. In our gardens, it's time to do the prep work for when serious summer temperatures arrive. It's also the lead up to Christmas! Such a busy time of year; work parties, family catch-ups, club wind-ups - there's always a lot to do. We hope you have a lovely month - regardless of the busy-ness; we're looking forward to a little break at Christmas after a busy Spring.

What to plant NOW, Handy reminder of seasonal jobs to do in the garden
Prep for summer gardening; and summer garden pests
Christmas gift ideas
VIP Special Offer, Photo Comp Winner, Retailer update & more

2024-11 November

Golly, welcome to NOVEMBER! Things seem to be speeding up as we head towards the end of another year - and Christmas and summer just around the corner! But we've enjoyed a lovely Spring - the odd hot day but also some welcome October rain and some mild weather too - perfect for getting out and prepping the garden.

What to plant NOW & Jobs to do in the November garden
Mosquitoes - how to avoid the bites this summer
Mulch - why do we need it?
Luffa growing contest for kids, VIP special Offer, Photo comp & much more!

2024-10 October 2024

Hello and welcome to October. Spring is well and truly here and September was our busiest month EVER - and of course, as Murphy's Law predicts, we had some machinery breakdowns that affected our production capacity for a big chunk of it... We're still trying to catch up, so we sincerely apologise if orders have been delayed during this busy time. If you're coming any distance to pick up soil or bags, it may be an idea to call in advance just to check we've got stock available in the next little while! But some good things have happened too - we're excited to share that The Greenhouse Organic is back! Leesa has started doing her lovely organically grown seedlings again, and we're currently well stocked with seasonal vegetables ready to grow. Leesa delivers to us on Wednesdays, so if you want best pick, there's your hot tip!!

What to plant NOW & a reminder of Spring gardening jobs for October
Build your soil NOW for summer resilience in your garden
Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus - what it means for WA tomato lovers
VIP Special Offer, Photo competition winner, Retailer update & more!

2024-09 September 2024

Welcome to Spring! We're in Djilba - the first season of spring in the Noongar calendar, when things are waking up from winter and the bush comes alive with flowers and newborn animals. It's the time of year where we can have all kinds of weather! Warm days; then more rain and cold! Instinctively we know it's time get busy in the garden and "help" nature in our backyards... not that nature really needs helping - but I guess when we're talking highly ornamental or food gardens, we do need to work with nature to get her to bend a little to our will, in order to achieve the outcomes we're aiming for!

What to Plant NOW & Jobs for your Spring garden
Luffa - weird & wonderful (and we're running a kids competition to grow them!)
Compost accelerators - what are they (and how do they work?)
VIP Special Offer, Photo Comp Winner, Retailer Update & More!

2024-08 August Newsletter

Hello and welcome to AUGUST! We can certainly say that WINTER has arrived - with plenty of much needed rain and some colder weather... But I can see signs of spring in the garden already; so the seasons' relentless march continues! Don't waste the opportunity that some sunny weather brings to get outside and into your garden to tackle those jobs that need doing now.

What to plant NOW & handy reminder - August gardening jobs
Winter Blues - mental health and why gardening is good for you!
Bees & Beneficials - what to plant to attract them to your garden
VIP Special offer, retailer update & more!

2024-07 July newsletter

Hello, and welcome to July! We've now passed the shortest day of the year and have settled into winter - definitely some chilly nights and beautiful, but crisp days! We hope you've had a chance to get out and enjoy our lovely winter sunshine and get some of your gardening and outdoor jobs done while the opportunity's there. With some more rain on the horizon any new plantings will settle in well.

What to Plant Now & Jobs for the July/Winter Garden
Wicking Bed Mix & All About Wicking Beds
Indoor Plants - Why they're so good for us & our recommended Top 10 to keep your home healthy
VIP Special Offer, Photo competition winner, Retailer update & MORE!

2024 June Newsletter

While it's winter, it's perfect growing conditions here in Perth; our vegie garden is booming and I hope yours is too! We can certainly help you get your garden in great shape - come in and see us! Bring in a small soil sample and we'll do a free pH test, and look at options for improving your soil's health and resilience. The June 'title' photo is of our garden - basically planted out in April, and we're harvesting from it daily. A purple bok choi I picked yesterday weighed 932gms! Our tiny garden is something of an experiment - we've started weighing the produce as we pick it to see over time how much it's producing. We'll keep you posted!

Jobs for the Winter garden & what you can grow NOW!
Good bugs - who are they (and how to recognise them in your garden)
World Environment Day - how can we make positive changes?
Photo competition, VIP Special Offer, Find your local retailer & more!

2024-05 May Newsletter

Welcome to MAY! It's lovely to have seen a little rain AT LAST! - As I write this today we had some showers this morning; I can see the garden is smiling!!! Things seem to be growing in front of my eyes with this combination of warmer days but cooler nights. It's a great time to be in the garden so make the most of the season while you still can!

What to plant NOW & Jobs for the May garden
Retic Renovation - what to look for to get your irrigation system working perfectly
Manure - what are the benefits of using poo in your garden & what kind is 'best'?
Photo comp winner, Retailer update, VIP special offer & MORE!!!

2024-04 April newsletter

Hello & welcome to April! It's transitioning to Djeran in the Noongyar calendar - the time of year when the weather cools, and cooler nights bring dew in the mornings. We hopefully will begin to get some rain and traditionally weather and wind patterns change. I'm sure you've experienced the chillier mornings; although the days and evenings have still been warm!

Jobs to do in the April Garden & What to plant NOW!
Nematodes - how to improve your soil solve this issue
Have your say on our Urban Tree Canopy (and what is a Miyawaki Forest, by the way?)
Photo Comp Winner, VIP Special Offer, Retailer Update & MORE!

2024-03 March Newsletter

Hello and welcome to the MARCH newsletter - it's now officially Autumn (and I can hear a collective sigh of relief from Perth gardeners!). I'm sure you've noticed that the days are getting shorter. This is a sure fire way to know that the seasons are changing; and our plants notice it too. A lot of gardens (including mine) look a little sad at this time of year after such a strong summer - there's definitely work to do and plants to trim and replace. That means it's a good opportunity for reassessing our gardens - what has worked, what definitely didn't work - and where to go from here. What kind of resilient garden should we be building for the future? Hopefully, we can inspire you!

What to plant NOW that Autumn's here! (and a handy reminder of seasonal jobs)
The Versatile Allium - Know your Onions!
The Versatile Allium - Growing Gorgeous Garlic
Retailer update, VIP special offer, Photo Competition winner & more!

2024-02 February newsletter

Welcome to February! It's the Noongyar season of Bunuru - the hottest part of the year. And - as always - it's STINKING HOT as schools go back! We've had a hot summer so far; and it's always a struggle to keep a Perth garden thriving under these conditions; although it's easier once plants are established in well prepared soil, and ensuring they receive regular water, and they're well mulched! The heat adds additional stress to plants - meaning that insect pests often seem to be worse too - chilli thrip and spider mites seem to be quite bad at the moment. A lot of people have been reporting it's a bad year for tomatoes so if yours are struggling along and still fruiting, you're doing well! I have seen photos of fabulous crops too - so I'm happy that some have had success.

What to Plant in the February garden
Summer garden jobs (and how to help your garden THRIVE!)
PSHB - Polyphagous shot hole borer - be on the alert!
Bokashi composting, VIP special, Photo Comp winner, Retailer update & more!

2024-01 January newsletter

Hello & Happy New Year! Welcome to 2024... We're back at work @ Green Life and looking forward to a fabulous year! Can you believe we've been at our 'new' premises for four years now? Time has flown by; it's been a busy few years. We closed between Christmas & New Year (as we have done the past few years) and the team all enjoyed the break. Whilst we've had a few hot days, overall December was fairly kind to us weather wise... Let's hope that January & February will also be kind! But we do know there's likely to be some hot spells ahead just because it's Summer - so hopefully we can help with tips & advice to keep your garden alive over this time of year.

What to plant NOW in the garden (and a handy reminder of summer jobs!)
Garden Pests - Army Worm on the march
Garden Pests - Rats. How to help keep them out of your vegie garden
VIP special offer, Photo competition, and much more!

2023-12 December newsletter

Welcome to December & Summer & Birak! We've certainly had a taste of summer already - our thoughts are with those who suffered damage in the recent bushfires in Perth's northern suburbs - Let's hope the rest of the season is fire free and without brutal heat waves! Hotter temperatures put all of our gardens under pressure; so we've got some handy reminders for you of how to beat the heat (and help your garden) this summer. Thankfully December has been a little more gentle ~ at least so far!

Jobs to do in the December Garden
What to Plant NOW & Santa's little helper gift ideas
Top tips to help your garden thrive this Summer
VIP special offer, Retailer update & more!

2023-11 November newsletter

We're well & truly into Kambarang - the 2nd spring in the Noongyar calendar, where the weather is warming, the reptiles are on the move, and the first flush of winter wildflowers have finished. Summer is just around the corner; but we do have a bit of 'all over the place' spring weather ahead, no doubt! There's still time to get your spring vegies in the ground now - and it's definitely time to mulch! I hate to mention the "C" word but Christmas is not far away - so it's time to get the place ship shape in time to kick back for the summer holidays.

What to Plant & Jobs in the November Garden
Get Growing! Our top 10 easy summer vegies.
Seed Saving - keep the best "bloodlines" going in your garden!
Photo comp winner, VIP Special Offer, Retailer Update & More!

2023-10 October newsletter

Hello and welcome to the October newsletter! Spring is definitely upon us - with some warmer days and a bit of rain - it's the usual mixture for this time of year. Gardens are responding with lots of flowers, growth - and a bit of confusion with plants a bit unsure at times... but that's the joy of gardening! We've certainly had a busy month @ GLSC. Thank you to our lovely customers who keep on coming back; supporting us and sharing their love of gardening. Designing your property and garden/s is such a crucial factor in gardening success - with changing climate/reduced rainfall we definitely need to think about what we grow, where we grow it, and how we grow it. In this vein, we've got an article below on climate resilient gardens - I hope you enjoy it.

Jobs for the October Garden & What to Plant NOW!
Climate Resilient Gardening - what it is; and how to be a part of it!
Keeping Chickens - what to grow for them & how to care for your garden helpers
VIP Special Offer, Photo Competition Winner, Retailer Update & More!

2023-09 September newsletter

Hello and welcome to Spring! It's officially here, although the weather over the last few weeks has been very spring like already. We've enjoyed some glorious sunny days and the plants are feeling it too - in the bush around where we live, we can see it coming alive with wildflowers. It seems to happen very quickly. With lots of open gardens, Araluen and many other parks and gardens throughout Perth and the countryside all putting on a great show, it's a great opportunity to get out and enjoy what's on offer. The Nannup Flower & Garden Festival has just wrapped up, and this coming Sunday, 3rd September, it's the Kalamunda Garden Festival again (held first Sunday of each season). Come on up and check out the many plant sellers, gardening related stall holders, and some of the fabulous talks that have been scheduled.

What to plant now it's SPRING & Jobs to do in the garden
Retic Reno - industry expert gives us top tips to sort out your sprinkler system!
Citrus Gall Wasp - now's the time for action
VIP Special Offer, Photo Comp Winner, Retailer Update & more!

2023-08 August newsletter

Hello, and welcome to August! We're now transitioning to the Noongar season of Djilba - the 'first spring' - a season of transition between what we recognise as Winter and Spring; wildflowers are starting to appear, and many native animals are breeding or have bred and are raising their young. Hopefully we can expect more rain, but we can also have some clear and sunny days with cold temperatures. The weather's certainly been cold - a number of frosts have left some damage in the garden; and it seems a bit more rain is needed to fill up the creeks/dams before summer. Let's cross our fingers for a nice balance of sun & rain in the weeks to come. There's still plenty to do in the garden right now and we hope we've got inspiration & tips to get you motivated and active in your garden when those sunny windows are here.

Jobs to do in the August garden, and what to plant NOW!
Top tips - growing Asparagus & Rhubarb
How to deal with frost in your winter garden
Photo comp winner, Retailer update, VIP special offer & more!

2023-07 July

Hello, and welcome to July! We're definitely in Winter now - but in Perth, that's an ideal time to be in the garden! I trust you're enjoying things you've got growing already; and remember now's the time to consider succession planting crops to keep you harvesting into Spring. (Yes - Spring!) We've passed the Winter solstice so days will gradually get longer again as the seasons roll around. Check out our article on the benefits and tips for succession planting below.