Harvest Gardening in Pots
With limited space or choosing not to grow in the ground, growing in containers is both rewarding and satisfying. Seasonal fruits, vines, herbs and vegetables can thrive in containers. The
Hedges and Edges
.... lovely living fence along the front of your garden, a clipped circular hedge around a water feature or a drift of plants along your driveway
Attracting Butterflies
Regular sightings of butterflies are a sure sign of a healthy ecosystem. Recent rainfall has provided plenty of moisture and growth and so many insects have been able to flourish.
Photinia “Red Robin”
I’m always mindful of using tough and hardy plants, as the frosty winters we experience here at Gordonbrook on RAMESA Farm can be quite challenging.
One of my favourite shrubs for hardiness (besides Viburnum tinus) is “Red Robin” (Photinia x fraseri).
Mulching your Lilly Pilly
Yesterday afternoon Peter and I were mulching the Ramesa Nursery front garden knowing we were providing our plants with some well needed insulation. It seems that we’re not the only
Growing Rosemary – (Rosmarinus officinalis)
I really can’t imagine my garden without the addition of Rosemary. It’s a plant I’ve enjoyed growing ever since I can remember and for many good reasons. This fragrant, evergreen
Reach for the Stars
Star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides), is a beautiful plant from Asia growing successfully in both my home and nursery gardens. With its delicate, white, sweetly scented flowers, this plant is definitely
Gardening for Butterflies
Creating a Butterfly Garden provides habitat for important insects while adding beauty and enjoyment to our surroundings. Recently in my own garden I’ve been enjoying watching Butterflies feeding on flowers,
The Tougher the Better
One of the toughest little shrubs for planting in the garden or pots is Midgen Berry, also known as Austromyrtus. This small, native, evergreen shrub grows approximately one metre high
Contrasting with Wormwood
With Spring literally just around the corner we’re seeing lots of beautiful Federation, Shasta and African daisies in gardens and nurseries right now. The splash of colour is always a