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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...

Berry is a true beauty…

Earlier in the week I saw a very unusual “flower” at a florist. At first glance I thought it was artificial - clumps...

Dreaming ahead – to spring

As I wrote this early in the week the whole town was enveloped in the most amazing and beautiful fog. So long as I...

Landcare – a ‘potted’ history…

I was recently contacted by a lovely lady with regard to a Landcare Photography competition that is held each year in the downs area....

A letter from Bombala…

Where I am at the moment - Bombala NSW - it is extremely cold, the damage from the bushfires all too apparent, and the...

Tips and tricks for seeds…

I stumbled on an article by a fellow gardener from America recently and found some of his tips were very interesting. Some, like...

Eucalypt of many names

As I drive around this southern area of NSW I have seen a species of eucalypt I hadn’t notice previously. As I looked...

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The show must go on

Despite less-than-ideal weather conditions, the show went on as scheduled, and the Warwick Show proved that neither rain nor wind could dampen the spirits...