Waring or wombat season is upon us. Mornings are misty and nights are longer. Wombats emerge from their burrows and eagles (Bunjil) are building their nests. Possums are mating and male lyrebirds are showing off their mounds with beautiful song.
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This month in your garden – March
March is Iuk or eel season in the local language. Particularly significant here in Bulleen due to the Bolin Bolin Billabong which was the site of large corroborees celebrating this sacred, spiritual protector. As the Eel travels downstream it wallows
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February is Biderap – the hot dry season. The garden takes on a slightly weathered look – in contrast to December, when everything looked fresh and bright green. Tomatoes are in full production, cucumbers are growing and corn silks are
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January, Biderap – The hot dry season in the local indigenous language. A time for the common brown butterfly and dry tussock grass. A time to harvest tomatoes, beans, zucchini and late apricots. A time for Kangaroo paw to put
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Important note about plant availability.There are hundreds of factsheets on our website provided for your information. Not all plants will be available at all times throughout the year. To confirm availability please call (03) 8850 3030 and ask for the
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Gallery Exhibition – ‘Winged Whispers: Spirits of Australia’
This Collection captures the vivid beauty and character of Australian native birds and other winged creatures, each piece a tribute to their distinct presence in the landscapes. Through a combination of acrylics, pastels, watercolour and fibre, the works explore texture,
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September marks the official start to spring when days and nights are of equal length. Have you heard the Currawongs? They are heralding Poorneet – the aboriginal season for tadpoles and the awakening of the lizards. Poorneet – when it
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Plant Tiles
Plant tiles create stunning, alternative lawns and outdoor solutions instantly at half the cost of using traditional pots! Each tile covers the same area as ten traditional 100mm pots. As the plants grow, the roots bind the media together so
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Important note about plant availability.There are hundreds of factsheets on our website provided for your information. Not all plants will be available at all times throughout the year. To confirm availability please call (03) 8850 3030 and ask for the
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Lawn Alternatives Overview
Vast expanses of patchy, dead and weed infested lawn areas taking up space in your backyard? Are you a slave to the drone of a lawnmower on your day off? Instead you could be out in your garden enjoying your
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Most people know that one of the benefits of companion planting is to attract bees which help pollinate fruiting plants. However, an equally vital benefit is attracting insects which will prey on and control pest insects such as aphids. Giving
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Many vegetables grow well with other plants in the garden and, using a few basic principles, organic gardeners can really have nature on their side in the biological control of pests. The most commonly documented companion plants help to repel
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