The Segment Gardening Australia 2006

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🌴 Ian retired from the Royal Australian Air Force after 20 years of service and fulfilled his dream of having a garden to grow tropical fruit trees.

🌴 Ian's one-acre property in Birkdale, Brisbane, has been transformed into a tropical paradise that is both beautiful and productive.

🌴 The garden features over 70 different fruit trees, with around 40 of them being highly productive.

🌴 The garden is filled with colorful plants such as bromeliads and cordylines, creating a vibrant and visually appealing landscape.

🌴 Ian grows a South American fruit called the Black Sapote, which is not affected by fruit flies and can be ripened indoors.

🌴 Another unique fruit tree in Ian's garden is the Sapodilla, which is used to make chewing gum due to its sticky sap.

🌴 Despite being in a drought, Ian's garden thrives thanks to a large rainwater collection system and regular composting.

🌴 Ian's garden is constantly evolving, with new projects and landscaping endeavors every year, making it forever changing and a true work of art.

Timestamped Summary

00:00 Ian retired from the Royal Australian Air Force in 1986 and fulfilled his dream of having a garden where he can grow tropical fruit trees.

00:34 Ian's garden is a tropical paradise in Brisbane, with over 70 different fruit trees.

01:02 Ian shows off a Bougainvillea tree that is 13-14 years old and will fruit in late December/January.

01:37 Ian's 18-month-old landscaping endeavor is doing well, with beautiful group planting and colorful bromeliads.

02:08 Despite the drought, Ian's black sapote tree is still cropping and producing delicious fruits.

02:18 Ian also grows a South American fruit tree called Sapodilla, which has a sticky white sap that is used in chewing gum.

03:07 Ian's garden is thriving in the drought thanks to lots of rainwater, with beautiful heliconias and perennials.

03:35 Ian's favorite heliconia, Helicon acosta Flores, is a weeping variety that would suit a small garden.

03:57 Ian's tip for other gardeners is to compost everything and use lots of mulch. He also uses sugar cane bales as mulch.

04:45 Ian's latest project in his garden, completed in 2006, includes a gazebo, deck, and a beautiful water feature.

05:16 Ian's garden is a giving garden that continues to change and provide beauty, fruits, and vegetables.

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Q&A

When did Ian retire from the Royal Australian Air Force?

In 1986.

What was Ian's ambition?

Ian's ambition was to have a garden where he could grow tropical fruit trees.

How old is Ian's lychee tree?

Ian's lychee tree is about 13 or 14 years old.

How many different fruit trees does Ian have?

Ian has around 70 different fruit trees.

How does Ian keep his perennials looking good during drought?

Ian uses rainwater to keep his perennials well-hydrated.

What is Ian's favorite plant in the garden?

Ian's favorite plant is a weeping heliconia called Helicon acosta Flores.

What is Ian's tip for other gardeners?

Compost is Ian's tip for other gardeners. He recommends using a mixture of shredded materials, animal manure, lawn clippings, urea, and blood and bone to create a nutrient-rich soil.