Gardening Australia

Sophie explores a swimming pool converted into a watery haven for birds and insects.

Josh meets a bat expert and makes and installs a box for microbats in his garden.

Costa discovers a rewilded stretch of threatened coastal rainforest that’s drawing back wildlife.

GARDENS FOR WILDLIFE | SPRING

Friday 23rd October | Rpt Sunday 25th October 2026

Jerry meets a couple who have created a wildlife friendly backyard in a new housing estate.

We meet Perth gardener and writer Casey Joy who transformed a dry and barren block into a garden oasis.

Tammy visits a garden that’s been transformed from a bare patch to a productive paradise, complete with raised beds, chicken coop and composting system – all in just over two years.

STARTING FROM SCRATCH | SPRING

Friday 16th October | Rpt Sunday 18th October 2026

Costa and Sophie help a young family to landscape their first garden. Starting with a blank canvas, they plan the garden, install edging, paving and a trellis, and plant a diverse range of native plants to bring the garden to life.

Seasonal suggestions for jobs to do in the garden this weekend.