Once the heat of summer is gone, there is plenty to do in the garden. Now is the time to feed your plants, top up mulch, lightly prune autumn flowering plants and fill in the gaps in your garden or even start a new project.
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Tuberous Begonias originated in The Andes, particularly Bolivia, in a harsh environment. They tolerate minus 12 degrees and so are well suited to local winter conditions. Pete Harris from Whitehouse Nursery in Ashbourne spoke to the Daylesford Horticultural Society about care and propagation of begonias.
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The Daylesford & District Horticultural Society, fondly known as the “Hortis,” has launched into a new year following a successful and eventful 2024. With a mix of informative talks, hands-on activities, and social gatherings, members embraced a diverse range of horticultural experiences.
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The best thing you can do now to assist plants to survive summer is to use an organic mulch on areas of bare soil but in Bushfire Prone Areas, a gravel for mulch may be more practical. And if you want to add the wow factor in your garden, plant some Kangaroo Paws in a group.
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At their September meeting, the Daylesford & District Horticultural Society hosted a popular plant propagation workshop. Guest speaker and facilitator, Pam Gleeson, instructed the group on the best methods for achieving successful propagations and told of successes and failures she had experienced.
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The Daylesford Agricultural Society collaborated with the Friends of Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens in their Winter in the Gardens festival by hosting a winter garden flower show. Over 170 entries were on display in the Alf Hedland Conservatory. Here is a list of the winners in each category.
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Community Groups in Daylesford have joined together to celebrate the wintry pleasures of this cold climate township, what is currently exciting for local gardeners and, specifically, to highlight the extraordinary world of Wombat Hill and Victoria’s historic Botanic Gardens. Mark your diaries for August 3 and 4.
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Winter is upon us. Here are some suggestions for the garden from Diane Beddison, principal of Beddison Garden Designs.
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Over the weekend of Saturday 3 August and Sunday 4 August, a series of events will celebrate our wonderful winter gardens – the Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens and the Convent Garden.
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Lily Langham, who has created a gardening wonderland with her husband Rodney on five acres in Basalt Rd, Basalt, was the guest speaker at the May meeting of the Daylesford & District Horticultural Society.
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Introduced as a hedge plant in the 1800s, gorse infestation is now widespread. It forms dense impenetrable thickets that exclude desirable species, domestic and native animals, and can provide cover for feral animals such as rabbits or foxes. Everyone can contribute to gorse control.
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March is a good time to wander around you garden and decide what plants need to be moved or taken out. Plants you keep must be healthy and an asset to your garden. Diane Beddison offers some advice for gardeners preparing their gardens for the season ahead.
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