Gav is back from holidays, and he’s ready to whip our gardens into shape for August! 

In this episode of Hunter Today, David is joined by our resident garden guru Gav as he returns from a well-deserved break. We look at everything you need to plant, prune, and prepare for the month of August, plus essential expert tips on what to do—and what not to do—to keep your green spaces alive while you're away on holidays.

• The August Garden Calendar: What seedlings to get in the ground now, winter crop care, and preparing your patch for spring.

• The Ultimate Holiday Checklist: How to set up simple watering systems and prep your indoor and outdoor plants before you pack your bags.

• Top Holiday Gardening Mistakes: The common blunders people make when leaving their plants unattended (and how to avoid coming home to a graveyard!).

• Local Advice: Tailored tips for the Hunter region to make sure your garden thrives through the tail end of winter.

If you want to keep your thumb green and your plants happy—whether you're at home or away—this is the episode you need.