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Globe artichoke in September

Seasonal Garden Update

This month’s garden activities include pruning, propagation, pest control, improved watering, and harvesting, with standout globe artichokes featured.

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Benefits of Gardening, Gallery, Plant Care, Spring and Summer Gardening in the Subtropics
Blue borage

Blue Borage: A Winter Surprise in the Subtropical Garden

Blue borage reappears in winter, offering edible leaves and flowers, enhancing the garden’s beauty through self-seeding and reliable growth.

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Benefits of Gardening, Gallery, Herbs & Spices, Ornamentables, Very Low Maintenance Plants, What is thriving this season?, Winter gardening in the subtropics
Artichoke plant

Artichoke: The Architectural Edible for Patient Gardeners

Artichokes enhance the subtropical winter garden with vibrant colors, structure, and resilience while promising future edible harvests.

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Benefits of Gardening, Container Gardening, Ornamentables, Vegetables, Very Low Maintenance Plants, What is thriving this season?, Winter gardening in the subtropics
Lemongrass

Grow Lemongrass, Citrus, Chilli and Ginger This Winter

Warm-climate gardens can yield fresh winter flavors like ginger and lemongrass, enhancing meals and soothing drinks with simple care.

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Benefits of Gardening, Citrus fruits, Harvesting ripe fruits, Herbs & Spices, Root Plants, Winter gardening in the subtropics
Dwarf Barbados cherry in bloom

Surinam and Barbados Cherry Winter Blossoms for Subtropical Gardens

Surinam and Barbados cherry trees add winter color, support bees with blossoms, and are ideal for compact home gardens.

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Propagating Pineapple verbena (Nashia inaguensis) blossoms

Pineapple Verbena: Fragrant Potted Shrub with Orange Berries

Pineapple verbena is a fragrant potted shrub with scented leaves, orange berries, and easy propagation for herbal tea.

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Benefits of Gardening, Container Gardening, Gallery, What is thriving this season?, Winter gardening in the subtropics
Red coffee berries on a branch

The Colourful Charm of Coffee in Winter

Arabica coffee is a low-maintenance, year-round shrub that enhances winter gardens with color, benefits bees, and requires easy care.

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Benefits of Gardening, Container Gardening, Gallery, What is thriving this season?, Winter gardening in the subtropics
Cuctus and elderberry blossoms in May 2026

Essential Winter Gardening Tips for Urban Gardens

Urban winter gardens thrive with proper pruning, deep watering, pollinator support, and productive perennials that strengthen food security.

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Benefits of Gardening, Plant Care, Tasks For This Week, Winter gardening in the subtropics
Baby kiwi fruits

The Cost of Dreams: Lessons from Kiwi Cultivation

Discover the inspiring journey of growing kiwi fruit in the warm subtropics, perseverance, & building a purpose-driven business from scratch

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Benefits of Gardening, Spring and Summer Gardening in the Subtropics, What is thriving this season?
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