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NEWS GARDENS INSPIRATIONProduced by Elizabeth Wilson. Detail of
Waratah
by Rachel Newling. Photograph by
Guilhem Vellut (Tokyo Imperial Palace East Garden).AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN | 135
ART OF LIVINGSTUNNING LINOCUTS AND
ENGRAVINGS CELEBRATING THE AUSTRALIAN BUSH
WILL BE THE STARS OF 30 YEARS OF PRINTMAKING,
A SURVEY OF THE WORK BY ACCLAIMED ARTIST
RACHEL NEWLING. ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS
SYDNEY,FEBRUARY 13-26. WWW.RBGSYD.NSW.GOV.AU.Blazeofglory
Japanese gardens are
renowned for their artistry and
sensational autumn colour.
And you can visit some of the
island nation’s best as part of
the Autumn Colours of Japan
tour, led byH&G’s gardening
writer Helen Young for
Renaissance Tours. “This tour
is different to most because
it focuses on the island of
Hokkaido and its spectacular
mountain scenery,” says Helen.
The itinerary includes both
contemporary and traditional
private and botanical gardens.
Dates are October 1-16 and
bookings are now open. For
more details, go to http://www.
renaissancetours.com.au.eco insect
repellent3 OF A KIND
Pop a citronella candle in the
steel-mesh Toppig lantern
(36cm) to help bug-proof
your outdoor gathering. $13;
http://www.ikea.com.au.Simply fill the Waxworks
Heracles metal garden torch
with citronella oil to keep your
outdoor soiree mosquito-free
for hours. $25; http://www.bunnings.
com.au.Eco.Kid’s plant-based
Bug-a-Bug insect repellent and
Outback Jack outdoor spray
ward off pests without irritating
sensitive skin. $20 each; http://www.
ecokidorganics.com.au.Tools for the job
Kitchenware specialist
The Essential Ingredient has
launched a range of gardening
tools, made from hand-forged
steel and ash, especially for
kitchen gardens. Priced
from $38-$125. http://www.
essentialingredient.
com.au.SCREEN TIME
At last! A Grand Designs-esque
show dedicated to gardens.
Hosted by landscape designer
Michael McCoy (above), each
episode of Dream Gardens
follows the transformation of
one garden from go to woah.
Premieres February on ABC TV.