%0 Journal Article
%T ¡®How Does Your Garden Grow?¡¯ Horticulture in Western Australia
%A Vivian Louis Forbes
%J Open Journal of Immunology
%D 2018
%R 10.4172/2376-0354.1000232
%X In a traditional nursery rhyme the question is posed: ¡®How does your garden grow¡¯? Within Western Australia, a proud home owner of a well-maintained garden may receive a similar question from a neighbor and/or visitor. The response may be along the lines of: ¡®I have green fingers¡¯, or ¡®I have a keen gardener assisting me¡¯. The surprise in the question comes about from the fact that home-owners in many of the cities and towns in Western Australia experience water restrictions; the soil is perceived to be ¡®sandy¡¯ and hence not suitable for growing any plants; and, the day-time temperatures of summer are generally at a higher level for the good of plant life. Home-owners are often advised and encouraged to grow native plants rather than focusing on growing roses and other delicate plants. A commentary on horticulture in Western Australia is offered in this presentation which discusses briefly the geography and climate, the soils and typical primary agricultural products; the availability of educational courses in horticulture; and employment opportunities.
%K Vivian Louis Forbes*
%K Climate
%K Horticulture
%K Rainfall
%K Soil
%K Water quality
%K Water-table
%U https://www.longdom.org/abstract/how-does-your-garden-grow-horticulture-in-western-australia-17329.html