It was raining cats and dogs outside as we pulled into the eucalypt and agapanthus lined driveway but this wasn’t enough to deter many of our willow glen gardeners from the monthly meeting.
Alan and Ni’s wonderful sense of humour is instantly apparent as we are greeted by a forlorn looking fellow upside down in a garbage bin advising visitors that “Trespassers will be composted”!
Enticed inside by a warm fire we gathered in a huddle in the lounge room sipping hot tea while we discussed our gardens and waited for the worst of the deluge to pass.
There were few problems reported this month, other than the never ending battle of the weeds of course and with winter now upon us, many have taken to viewing their dandelions and sorrel from the comfort of the kitchen window hoping to reclaim their little patch of Australia when the weather warms up a bit.
We collected our umbrellas and headed out for a wander around the property despite the unfavourable weather. You see, us garden folk are a brave bunch and aren’t afraid to don gumboots and raincoats for the chance of a free lavender cutting!
Around every corner lies a new vista, vegetable gardens overflowing with strawberries, celery and beetroot. Salvias bursting with pink and French lavender blooming in beautiful blue guide you past bay trees and sculptures towards the circular rose garden.
Over the last 12 years Ni and Alan have used a wide variety of different plants and trees including jacarandas, lavender, daisies and rosemary combined with a range of perennials and carefully placed garden artistry to create a series of beautiful gardens with a very welcoming feel.
