THE BEST GARDENING SHOW IN VICTORIA
13th - 14th March 2010
Paul and Rachael have put together another outstanding program of guest speakers as well as gathering 50 of the best specialist nurseries you can find, all in the one place.
And yes we really do think its the best ( and most interesting) gardening show in Victoria.
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TESSELAAR GARDENS
9am - 4pm
13th - 14th March 2010
50 specialist growers
357 Monbulk Road, SILVAN
Melway Map 123 B5
(40km directly east of Melbourne) |
EXPERT PLANT TALKS and DEMONSTRATIONS including:
Clive Halls of Mt Beenak Orchids:
How to grow Orchids in your backyard, some requirements and lots of good ideas.
Stephen Ryan, host of ABC Gardening Australia and proprietor of Dicksonia Rare Plants:
Rare plants, the good the bad and the ugly.
David Glenn of Lambley Nursery:
Dry climate gardening and using bulbs in Dry Climate gardening.
Tim Drewitt of Drewitt bulbs:
Poultry in the garden and all its benefits
Geoff Chochrane of Blue Lotus Water Garden:
Growing Sacred Lotus in Southern Australia.
PURCHASE NEW RARE and UNUSUAL PLANTS
The perfect weekend for green thumbs and budding gardeners where you can meet more than fifty specialist growers with a unique range of new, rare and unusual plants on offer in the one location. Gather knowledge with free gardening talks and information all weekend or directly pick the brains of your favourite grower or specialist.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
WEB: www.gardeningandrareplants.com.au
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Tree Peony
Tree Peonies such as 'Hakugan' pictured above are spectacular flowering garden plants. Paeonia suffruticosa is the botanical name and with lots of cultivars you will have a huge range to choose from.
Tree Peony Kamata-nishiki' is a fantastic purple flowering cultivar while Paeonia 'Shimanishiki' has a red and white flower.
Try planting in dappled shade 10ft from the base of a large tree.
Chinese Tree Peonies are increasingly popular and many new cultivars are now onthe market.
Remember that tree peony do not like wet feet, in fact once they are established they are reasonably drought tolerant. Many tree peonies are killed by overwatering
. Visit our peony page for more information and peony nurseries
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TWO NEW BULB CATALOGUES
Another great catalogue from Marcus Harvey. Lots of great Crocus, Cyclamen and Galanthus. A great selection of Fritillaria, including Fritillaria pudica. Interesting collection of Iris and many other 'Buried Treasures'
WEB SITE : www.hillviewrareplants.com
Many bulbs are hardy, easy to grow and also Drought tolerant.
We have new Bulb catalogues coming soon including Tonkins Bulbs (look out for the Species Tulips, Miniature Daffodils and Nectaroscordum siculum).
WEB SITE www.tonkinsbulbs.com.au
Join the Nurseries Online mailing list for the latest releases.
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OUTDOOR LIGHTING FROM OZ LIGHTING
With summer upon us, it's time to spruce up your outdoor entertaining areas. A great way to improve your garden, poolside or deck for those warm summer evenings is to get some quality outdoor lighting.
Including some great new DIY, LED outdoor lighting. |
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OzLighting.com.au is Australia's favourite online lighting store and they can provide you with the very best quality Outdoor lights for your home from trusted brands like Megabay, Aqualux, Boluce and Domus.
If you spend over $200 with them they will deliver your lights to you for free - Australia-wide!
WEB SITE www.OzLighting.com.au
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TABACHI BBQ's
The Tabachi BBQ: A truly innovative and unique multi-function outdoor entertaining & alfresco BBQ suite.
Meticulously handcrafted and Australian made, tabachi BBQ suites are for genuine lovers of outdoor entertaining. With up to 7 applications including teppanyaki BBQ, trolley BBQ, minibar or stunning outdoor setting, the tabachi BBQ suite allows you to express your passion for great food shared with good friends.
Delivered Australia wide and fully assembled.
WEB: www.tabachi.com Ph: (03) 9330-3329
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We aim to bring you the latest in nurseries and garden supplies and the old favorites as well. Our selection of nurseries and landscape suppliers.
Large range of herb plants, productive perennials, seeds, gourmet vegetables, garlic and seed potatoes
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FOUNTAINS, GARDEN SCULPTURE and OTHER OBJECTS IN THE GARDEN.
It is always interesting to read views on 'Garden Art'. A few landscapers promote the notion that Garden Art has little place in the garden. Others push for Sculptures, Fountains and Water Features to dominate the created landscape. So what is the right approach?
We firmly believe that Garden Art, Fountains, Sculptures and Water Features have a place in every garden, its just a matter of finding the right piece for the right garden. I remember visiting a friends garden when my children were small, he is a keen gardener and sculptor, one fantastic feature was a small sundial, the children were fascinated, we talked a little about sundials, they remember this 20 years on. Water features have a place in any garden, the tranquil feeling that they add complements the plants around them. Garden Sculpture may be decorative or placed to mark a significant event.
The important things to consider when choosing garden art are:
- placement
- size
- style
- proximity to other objects
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SORTING THROUGH THE EVERGREEN MAGNOLIAS
Evergreen Magnolias have been popular for many years, 'Little Gem' perhaps being the real beginning of it all.
Now we have not only Magnolia 'Little Gem', but also Magnolia 'Kay Paris' and the soon to be released Magnolia 'Teddy Bear'. So we hear landscapers ask 'what's the difference?'
Magnolia Grandiflora
Magnolia Grandiflora will grow up to 20m or more, an absolutely fantastic specimen tree in park or a very large garden.
Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
Magnolia 'Little gem' was the first of the so called 'dwarf' magnolias, however it will still grow to 10m. Magnolia 'Little Gem' can be pruned back, this makes it well suited for maintaining as a tall hedge, however its great as feature tree as well.
THE NEW ONES
Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris'
'Kay Parris' Magnolia is now available in Australia, great foliage, a very long flowering season, tolerates cold a little more than most magnolias. The leaves are a nice green, extremely glossy, with with a deep orange on the underside. Smaller growing than 'Little Gem' perhaps to only 6-9m, again it makes a nice specimen tree as it has good structure and holds its shape well, 'Kay Parris' Magnolia could also be a fantastic screen. A faster growing tree than 'Little Gem'
Magnolia grandiflora 'Teddy Bear'
Magnolia 'Teddy Bear' will be available in Australia late 2008 or early 2009. Smaller growing than 'Kay Paris' and again fantastic foliage, but different to others in that the dark green leaves are rounded and cup shaped and quite densely held. Will still grow to 6m, however like both 'Little Gem' and 'Kay Paris' if pruned in winter it can easily be kept more compact. Large white flowers to almost 20cm.
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