Victorian flower farmer Caitie O'Grady has watched her black bearded irises bloom just in time for Halloween. "When it comes out to bloom, it's usually near Halloween, which is really cool, and people ...

Blackbirds can be persistent. Try stringing black twine between stakes, about 20cm above seedlings, to stop birds landing. “Humming line” is microfilament tape that vibrates when strung tightly.