Gardening Journal
Growing Astrantias in Australia
Astrantias are an alpine plant native to all the mountain ranges from the Pyrenees, the Alps, the Balkans, the Carpathians, to the Caucasus. It is therefore no wonder that they are...
Growing Astrantias in Australia
Astrantias are an alpine plant native to all the mountain ranges from the Pyrenees, the Alps, the Balkans, the Carpathians, to the Caucasus. It is therefore no wonder that they are...
The Man who Lost his Horse - A True Story of th...
We Ballaratians love our local history. At least I think we do. Why else would we make our home a member of the League of Historic Cities, joining the likes...
The Man who Lost his Horse - A True Story of th...
We Ballaratians love our local history. At least I think we do. Why else would we make our home a member of the League of Historic Cities, joining the likes...
Why Have a Cottage Garden?
Today’s cottage garden has an ancient heritage, and despite the vast changes the passing centuries have brought to our daily life, the cottage garden style is still alive and well,...
Why Have a Cottage Garden?
Today’s cottage garden has an ancient heritage, and despite the vast changes the passing centuries have brought to our daily life, the cottage garden style is still alive and well,...
Notes on Growing Hollyhocks
Hollyhocks are flowering biennial or short-lived perennial plants typically grown in cottage gardens. Read more about how we grow these classic favourites.
Notes on Growing Hollyhocks
Hollyhocks are flowering biennial or short-lived perennial plants typically grown in cottage gardens. Read more about how we grow these classic favourites.
The Peculiar Climate of Ballarat
We Ballaratians have always copped our fair share of banter from outsiders when it comes to the weather, and sometimes we may even be guilty of a little complaining about...
The Peculiar Climate of Ballarat
We Ballaratians have always copped our fair share of banter from outsiders when it comes to the weather, and sometimes we may even be guilty of a little complaining about...
The Wonderful World of Buddlejas
Native to many highland regions of the world, this sweet-scented ornamental shrub is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and growing conditions, and is a rewarding plant for...
The Wonderful World of Buddlejas
Native to many highland regions of the world, this sweet-scented ornamental shrub is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and growing conditions, and is a rewarding plant for...