A great contrast of colour and form
A flower that I love to use in flower arrangements is the red hot poker.
It is hardy and does well in full sun and...
‘Volunteer’ helpers in the garden
I love volunteers! Where would we our community be without them? Those helpful ones that make life better and fill in the gaps!
Well, my...
Their beauty’s tragic tale
FREE Times gardening columnist BEATRICE HAWKINS reflects on the significance of the poppy, with Remembrance Day approaching.
TOMORROW, 11th November, is Remembrance Day, a time...
Fascinating facts about natives
‘Trees Again’.
As readers you will realise I have spent some time out in the west of the state and that I have a love...
The heavenly smell of gardenias
I was passing a nursery today and saw an advertisement for ground cover gardenias ... not something that suits all climates but an absolutely...
Garden time
This week I am going to indulge myself and hopefully provide you with some interesting information and fun by way of garden trivia.
*Strawberries are...
Garden time
As I have been about looking at gardens in various areas over the last few weeks I have noticed many Brunfelsia shrubs in beautiful,...
Poles apart birth flowers
As we come to the end of July, it is time to talk about the flowers designated as the birth flowers for this month....
Day of firsts on Garden Expo jaunt
Recently a coach trip to the Queensland Garden Expo and Plant Show was enjoyed by happy group.
This Expo, held at Doomben racecourse, was spectacular...
The lovely hues of blue
While driving down Percy Street recently I saw an amazing sight.
I was so taken I turned around, went back and, with the...
Flower show and more
October is really garden month in Warwick. Tomorrow the garden competition entries close, and will be picked up and collated, with a plan of...
Garden extravaganza a huge success
Last week the Horticultural Society held an extremely successful Garden Extravaganza in St Mary’s Hall.
The number of stalls was exceptional with everything from...
Building herds, backing clients
Accredited Speckle Park cattle and proven maternal lines on offer at Wattle Grove’s Triple Treat Sale this month.
Wattle Grove Speckle Park will once again...
