So important to know your onions
Onions would have to be one of the most useful vegetables that I can think of. They are certainly one I would find it...
Show an amazing display
On the 10 and 11th March, Warwick Horticultural Society held the annual autumn flower show and it was an amazing display of what can...
New growth appears…and the weeds
It certainly is a case of “the grass is riz!” in our area now thanks to the wonderful weather we’ve had over the last...
Comfortably contemplating early arrivals
Last year I put some daffodil bulbs in the garden after a time in the vegetable crisper and they didn’t come up. Admittedly I...
Showy, perfumed Autumn spectacle
One of the beautiful sights around town at this time of year are the many lovely China/Varnish/Pride of India trees in many gardens. They...
Get floral and festive for Rodeo…
Over the last two weeks we have had the annual garden competition and a big thank you to those who entered despite the harsh...
A real beauty in bloom
In travelling the country lately I have seen many beautiful Magnolia x soulangeana trees in flower.
They are another favourite with happy associations of...
Rain a wonderful sight and sound…
“In God’s good time down came the rain, and all the afternoon on iron roof and window-pane it drummed a homely tune. And through...
Wreath flower is a real eye-opener
In a previous column I wrote very briefly of the wreath flower of W.A. It is really a very wonderful sight to see...
New life follows the bushfires
I just love the way our native trees regenerate after fire. The look of the shoots so quickly on the blackened trunks gives...
Pear fight one for long haul
As I drove out west in NSW recently I saw the effect of biological control on prickly pear infestations. The introduction of cactoblastis...
Colourful camellias a winter treat
I've noticed some beautiful camellias in gardens around town so thought I’d find out a little more about these great shrubs.
They are a very...
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...
