Latest on Chilli Thrip from the WA Rose Society
The WA Rose Society has written to the Minister for Agriculture to ask for some research to be undertaken in this area because Chilli...
Fungus Gnats - A Pest in Potting Soils
The Fungus Gnat, Orfelia and Bradysia species, are small flying insects that have a life cycle similar to that of the common house fly....
Chilli Thrips the Roses' Enemy - The West's Sabrina Hahn
Chilli Thrips are continuing to wreak havoc on rose bushes (and other plants) around Perth. Gerberas are often companion plants of roses....
October-November: Time to divide your gerberas!
Notes on Dividing Gerberas – Barry Schoch Tools you will need: Pointed secateurs (for snipping) Sharp knife 2-3 buckets Forefinger and...
Container Gerberas - Ideal for winter flowering!
Gerberas are traditionally grown in the ground in dedicated beds or with other compatible pants, such as roses, that enjoy the same type...
CHILLI THRIP UPDATE - From the WA Rose Society Inc
Chilli Thrip – Surat Tindale reported at the April WAGS meeting there was no definitive “cure” proposed by the WA Rose Society for this...
Chilli Thrips - a pain in the bud!
Chilli Thrip
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development have been inundated with reports of damage to roses in particula
Ian Stannard - 60 Years of Growing Gerberas and Carnations
Ian has always been a keen gardener in the Kalamunda area but carnations and gerberas became his specialities and passion. Ian was the...
Eight Week Programme - Preparing your blooms for their best show!
The average bloom (double) takes 26 days (approx.) after first showing above the soil and single blooms mature between 18 & 20 days. With...
Did you know...?
Did you know there is a native gerbera in WA? It was seen several years ago around Gidgegannup. The flowers are small and white and the...
