Been a few weeks since we've worked in our paddock garden. A number of things such as family members staying with us, weather that wasn't gardening friendly, and other activities. Was too wet Saturday but thankfully we had sun out on Sunday afternoon, although it was still very cold, so we were able to spend some time in the garden. Don't think it … [Read more...] about Update on our winter garden
Paddock Project
Planting time!
Well, it's so good that we now have cooler weather with recent rains. And more rain due this coming week. BUT, this weekend we had perfect weather for planting. Blue skies and sunshine on Saturday, cloudy on Sunday but dry, with a bit of wind. But not too much. And we didn't have other events on to get in the way of our plans. On Friday I'd gone … [Read more...] about Planting time!
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
Pests of the big kind in our garden
Over the past week, while my husband and I have both been sick with a cold virus, something began eating our roses in our paddock garden over night. They've been eating the new leaves off the plants and also nipping off the flower buds. Investigation around the garden soon found some scat lying around. Google searches showed it to be kangaroo or … [Read more...] about Pests of the big kind in our garden
Gardens for Wildlife
Have you heard about Gardens for Wildlife here in Australia? It's a program that the City of Knox have been successfully running and the Shire of Yarra Ranges are looking to do the same. If you Google it you'll find that the Albury/Wodonga area also have a program and there are sure to be many others too. We've registered with the Yarra Ranges one … [Read more...] about Gardens for Wildlife