These bees have set up home in a compost bin - a bin it would seem not used all that much for compost!
10 December 2012
Bees in a bin
This did not happen in Glenlyon but it's such an amazing sight we thought everyone should have the opportunity to see it.
These bees have set up home in a compost bin - a bin it would seem not used all that much for compost!
Aren't the combs the most beautiful shape?
These bees have set up home in a compost bin - a bin it would seem not used all that much for compost!
9 December 2012
The end of an amazing weekend
Hot, turbulent weather yesterday didn't augur well for the first day of garden visiting. But people defied the wind and heat and our gardens were inundated with visitors.
Today the weather was milder, but the numbers didn't decrease.
Our gardeners reported back the wonderful responses from the visitors - how they enjoyed the gardens, their diversity, the generosity of the gardeners in opening up their gardens. Thank you visitors for your respect and the pleasure you took in our gardens.
And the hugest thank you to our gardeners and their willing slaves - without you this weekend would not have happened.
More tales hopefully will be posted over the next few days. Keep an eye on our blog.
Today the weather was milder, but the numbers didn't decrease.
Our gardeners reported back the wonderful responses from the visitors - how they enjoyed the gardens, their diversity, the generosity of the gardeners in opening up their gardens. Thank you visitors for your respect and the pleasure you took in our gardens.
And the hugest thank you to our gardeners and their willing slaves - without you this weekend would not have happened.
More tales hopefully will be posted over the next few days. Keep an eye on our blog.
1 December 2012
The generosity of people - more raffle prizes!
We are being truly blessed with gorgeous raffle prizes. Here are the latest donations, from Domestic Textiles.
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| William Morris book - gorgeous enough to kill for???? |
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| Very appropriate given the weekend! |
30 November 2012
Crosspatch from then to now.
We built our first weekender dwelling about 1996.
Maxwell [in foreground] was a puppy and his brother MacTavish was foreman in charge.
We prefabbed the frames off site and the whole structure appeared in one weekend.
Inside was a bed and kitchen cupboards. Cooking was outside.
This was a big improvement on our two-person tent.
A lot has changed since then.
December is a great time to wander in the forest surrounding our place and seek out native lilies and orchids, like our favourite below:
We prefabbed the frames off site and the whole structure appeared in one weekend.
Inside was a bed and kitchen cupboards. Cooking was outside.
This was a big improvement on our two-person tent.
A lot has changed since then.
December is a great time to wander in the forest surrounding our place and seek out native lilies and orchids, like our favourite below:
What to eat during a garden tour?
Ellender Estate Winery are joining in the activities during Gardens of Glenlyon.
Just for the weekend of 8-9 December, they have created a special delicious menu to complement the good work of our gardeners.
They've covered all bases - you can either order a picnic box to go or linger at the winery while you enjoy a regional platter.
It is probably a good idea to order in advance. Phone Jenny on 03 5348 7785.
Just for the weekend of 8-9 December, they have created a special delicious menu to complement the good work of our gardeners.
They've covered all bases - you can either order a picnic box to go or linger at the winery while you enjoy a regional platter.
It is probably a good idea to order in advance. Phone Jenny on 03 5348 7785.
Gardens of Glenlyon Lunch at Ellender Estate
The Gardener’s Picnic box = $15.00
Baguette with Istra Ham and Garden Salad or Vegetarian option
Cheese and quince paste
Something sweet
Or
Stay for awhile and enjoy a Regional Platter for two = $32.00
Wood-fired pizzas with a garden salad = $22.00
Leek and gruyere quiche with a garden salad = $15.00
Jock’s Icecream with strawberries = $8.00
28 November 2012
More fabulous raffle prizes
Gardens of Glenlyon has been organised by a small group of volunteers, with no financial support, no slush fund, no external contributions to meet costs. In fact the organising group, at the moment, is carrying quite a financial burden - hoping that the weekend is a success and they can recoup some of their outlay.
Which is why we need people to buy raffle tickets! We've got some great prizes, so come along to the Glenlyon Hall and buy buy buy.
And for our gardeners' sakes - because they've been working so hard over the past few months - we hope that the world turns up to view their gorgeous and very different gardens.
So far, our wonderful sponsors have provided the following items for raffle.
Morris Outside
Pair oilskin boot guards
Pair The Wicked Weeder gloves
Pair Goat Leather cuffed gloves
Goldfields Revegetation
Grafted grevillea
O'Shea and Murphy
Six bottles of O'Shea and Murphy wines
Mary Ellis
Bonsai box
Melbourne Museum
Four adult museum passes, each giving free general admission to three museums (Melbourne, Immigration and Scienceworks)
Seneca Textiles
Set of queen-sized Egyptian cotton 500 thread count cream sheets.
The Works (Purveyors of Fine Homewares, 275 Burwood Road, Hawthorn)
Two pairs Morgan and Finch jarmies
Two sets of Morgan and Finch quilt covers
Citizens of Glenlyon
A hamper of delicious goodies
Which is why we need people to buy raffle tickets! We've got some great prizes, so come along to the Glenlyon Hall and buy buy buy.
And for our gardeners' sakes - because they've been working so hard over the past few months - we hope that the world turns up to view their gorgeous and very different gardens.
So far, our wonderful sponsors have provided the following items for raffle.
Morris Outside
Pair oilskin boot guards
Pair The Wicked Weeder gloves
Pair Goat Leather cuffed gloves
Goldfields Revegetation
Grafted grevillea
O'Shea and Murphy
Six bottles of O'Shea and Murphy wines
Mary Ellis
Bonsai box
Melbourne Museum
Four adult museum passes, each giving free general admission to three museums (Melbourne, Immigration and Scienceworks)
Seneca Textiles
Set of queen-sized Egyptian cotton 500 thread count cream sheets.
The Works (Purveyors of Fine Homewares, 275 Burwood Road, Hawthorn)
Two pairs Morgan and Finch jarmies
Two sets of Morgan and Finch quilt covers
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| This pic doesn't do justice to the prettiness of the prizes |
A hamper of delicious goodies
23 November 2012
Crosspatch News
The garden is coming together ready for the BIG DAY.
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