How a simple gardening segment grew into a 1,500-episode Australian television institution
In short: Gardening Australia celebrates its 1,500th episode this week, marking 35 years of broadcasting. This milestone highlights the show's evolution from a modest weekly segment into a comprehensive resource for horticultural expertise, spanning television, print, and digital media.
The program's roots trace back to the inception of Australian television in 1957 with the segment In Your Garden, hosted by Bill Nicholls. By 1967, the show transitioned to Sow What, led by Kevin Heinze. Although his employer, the Melbourne City Council, initially expected the show to last only a few weeks, it remained on air for 21 years, often filmed in Heinze's own garden.
Today, the show continues to provide gardening guidance through a multi-platform approach, including a magazine, books, and online content. Jane Edmanson, a fixture of the program since its inception, remains a key part of the team as they reach this 1,500-episode milestone.
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