“There are many possible approaches to Australian garden design,
and they all reflect the designer’s individual response to gardens.
For my part, I love all things most gardeners abhor…I like the whole thing to be as wild as possible,
so that you have to fight your way through in places… “
This is the home of Caroline and Patrick Quinn who kindly opened their garden for part of ‘Hidden 2016’. All the pictures were taken on that Autumn day, and this is their story of the beginnings of a garden, and the changes made and remade over the years. “Wongaburra” (meaning ‘Our Home’) was built in 1907. It was initially a citrus orchard and then a dairy farm on over 100
Queensland Garden Expo is a three day celebration of gardening. The event attracts over 35000 green thumbs and novice gardeners from across Queensland and interstate. Held at Nambour on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, it is ideally situated to showcase all the best of subtropical gardening. An extensive Lecture and Demonstration Program, Landscape Display Gardens, over 360 exhibits including 55 nurseries, a Giant Kitchen Garden Feature and a Gardeners and Gourmets
What garden tasks can you carry out during this month? Read on…
What to do this month in the garden.
Garden tasks for January What to do this month: This information is intended as a general guide only. Local conditions can vary and seasonal variations need to be taken into account. If in doubt, ask a horticulturist at your local nursery or garden centre. Go here for more information on climate zones. COOL CLIMATE Mulch garden beds with a 10cm layer of organic matter such as home-made compost, leaf
Garden tasks for February What to do this month: This information is intended as a general guide only. Local conditions can vary and seasonal variations need to be taken into account. If in doubt, ask a horticulturist at your local nursery or garden centre. Go here for more information on climate zones. COOL CLIMATE Encourage new flowers and foliage growth by picking roses from the garden for an indoor display.
What to sow and grow during the month of February.
Garden tasks for March What to do this month: This information is intended as a general guide only. Local conditions can vary and seasonal variations need to be taken into account. If in doubt, ask a horticulturist at your local nursery or garden centre. Go here for more information on climate zones. COOL CLIMATE Watch out for snails and slugs that become active after wet weather. Use snail pellets or
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