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Garden Project Weeks 1 and 2
This covers the period 21-31 May 2017, so weeks 1 and 2 of our project. My husband and I have lived here in Selby for almost 8 years. We've added a lot to the garden at the front of the property, but behind, there is a tennis court and a 3/4 acre bush paddock. For almost 7 years there were sheep in the paddock, primarily to keep the grass down. … [Read more...] about Garden Project Weeks 1 and 2
Fairies in our garden
When you walk around the section of our garden where the oak trees and liquidambers are, you'd be faced with a number of small and large red and white mushrooms, some brand new, breaking through the earth, others aged and crumbling and many in between. You would think we have fairies in the garden, and perhaps we have, because something has been … [Read more...] about Fairies in our garden
Wordless Wednesday
Garden Colouring Books
I don't know anyone who doesn't love or like flowers but I do know people who don't like gardening. Gardening gives so much joy to so many, but has a lot of other benefits too. Exercise, being out in the fresh air, getting the soil in your fingers - there have been many benefits shown over recent years through scientific research. Being in a … [Read more...] about Garden Colouring Books
Autumn in the Hills
I'm impatiently waiting for the Autumn colour to turn up here in the hills! There's a property down the hill from us that does have trees that have already turned and it looks stunning. They've planted October Glory Red Maple trees which are fast growing and they turn quickly too. While they do have other trees in the garden not yet turned, these … [Read more...] about Autumn in the Hills
A Visit to Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show
Ok, I'm a bit slow with writing about this. I'll get better, I promise! I got to go to this great show twice this year. The first day, was media day, and I'd been invited to attend a couple of media events. I heard about how it's the 25th year for the Carpet Rose here in Australia and how Tesselaar's were instrumental in that happening. I … [Read more...] about A Visit to Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show