I mentioned in my last post that I'd gotten to visit two gardens while doing the gardening workshop with Michael McCoy. The first of these gardens is the Kyneton Old Rectory. All you see from the outside is a fence and hedge but wow! when you get inside, it's really amazing. Hedges outline different garden rooms and, as Michael said to us at the … [Read more...] about Kyneton Old Rectory Garden
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Garden Courses and Michael McCoy
I had the privilege of attending a workshop today, called 'Mastering the Art of Gardening - The Plants' by Michael McCoy. This was a Mother's Day gift given to me by my husband and daughters last weekend and I've so been looking forward to going. Not so much the long drive on my own - was nearly 2 hours, but was well worth the trip to go all the … [Read more...] about Garden Courses and Michael McCoy
More planting in the paddock garden
At last, the rains and cooler weather have arrived and with that, suitable weather for more planting. Graham and I have a lot of time to make up - it's been almost 5 months since we last planted in earnest. Over the past two weekends I've been planting salvias in one section but this past weekend we've gone back to planting more Australian natives. … [Read more...] about More planting in the paddock garden
Pirianda Gardens
I joined a photography group to visit the Pirianda Gardens in Olinda. The aim was to take macro shots of fungi. My macro lens and I do not get on very well... yet. We're not friends but maybe one day. Anyway, I did perserve for awhile with the lens but the beautiful surroundings and Autumn colour meant I was champing at the bit to change to my … [Read more...] about Pirianda Gardens
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Preparing for Spring
Wednesday was a public holiday here in Australia, so my husband and I spent some time in the garden in the afternoon. We had over 300 bulbs to get into the ground, in preparation for Spring. The weather has begun to cool down, although we still haven't had a lot of rain here. Been the driest Summer/Autumn period in our region for quite sometime. A … [Read more...] about Preparing for Spring
