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Tim posts new arrivals, planting advice, customer stories, and the occasional tree he spotted on the way to get a Manoosh. Follow along — it's never boring.
“Put them outside on a table, where they get morning sun, and they will flower all winter.”
— Tim Pickles
From the nursery
Tim's articles

30 October 2026
Plants we loveHow To Grow Blueberries?
Tim spots a flash of red across the cemetery on Broughton Street - an Illawarra Flame tree he planted 7 years ago has come into bloom for the first time, right next to the school where his boys went. Plus Hydrangea season arriving with a strict rule for Western Sydney - morning sun only or they'll burn, a garlic harvest turning urgent after rain and heat, and a new batch of Blueberries that are already fruiting.
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23 October 2026
Gardening adviceGrow Your Own Mangoes?
Tim opens with a quiet one - plant trees for shade and privacy, but wait long enough and you realise you’ve built a haven for birds. Plus Tricolour Star Jasmine for ground cover under trees, a 20-year-old Camden Mango tree covered in flowers, Giant Black Passionfruit back in stock, and finally the rain means it’s time to fertilise the lawn.
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16 October 2026
Stories from the nurseryI Want To Be Like Larry!!!
Tim discovers Larry also gets his name on a loaf at Epicure in Camden - and Larry’s loaf is bigger and apparently their favourite customer. Plus Arthur’s giant Greek tomatoes raising money for an African AIDS charity, Jimmy in his 90s who wouldn’t believe one Supertunia was enough (it was), and a proper guide to striking cuttings in river sand.
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