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A varietal now grown from South Australia to the Riverina, it is still synonymous with Rutherglen, more than 120 years after it was first transported from the south of France to the Victorian High ...

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Sometimes holes appear in plant leaves and it's not clear why. We rounded up five common causes for this problem and tips for preventing or fixing it.

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Aphids are little, soft-bodied insects that can suck the life out of your fruit trees. Here are some tips to prevent them ...