9 April 2014
Rain rain rain
It's been raining for more than 24 hours now. The gardeners are so pleased to have the water, but a little disgruntled they can't get into their gardens at the moment. The weather bureau says it will NOT be wet on the weekend, so we are looking forward to welcoming you all to our gardens.
6 April 2014
Saving seeds
During Gardens of Glenlyon seed-saver extraordinaire Rosemary Stevenson will have vegetable, herb and flower seeds for sale.
Rosemary has been an avid gardener all her life, and a heritage seed curator for about 20 years.
She is co-ordinator of the Pyrenees Grampians Seed Savers network, and for the past 10 years has been trialling and testing varieties suitable for the local climatic area. The PGSS have saved several unique locally developed vegetables and have an annual seed exchange and workshops. These are free events usually held in Ballarat or Stawell. People bring food to share, often made with their own produce.
Before moving to Elmhurst, Rosemary was involved in Canberra Organic Growers and helped to set up the seed bank with that group, and was co-ordinator of one of the community gardens COG managed.
She is a member of Biodynamic Gardeners and has always grown plants organically.
Rosemary says, the increasingly erratic climate and ever increasing costs of water and fuel has forced her to cut back on production of seeds, but she still grows out quite a variety.
We're lucky to have Rosemary join us for GoG - she used to sell at farmers markets but now appears only at some community events and special events - like ours!
If you can't make it to the Glenlyon Hall during Gardens of Glenlyon you can contact Rosemary by email or tel 03 5354 8393.
Rosemary has been an avid gardener all her life, and a heritage seed curator for about 20 years.
She is co-ordinator of the Pyrenees Grampians Seed Savers network, and for the past 10 years has been trialling and testing varieties suitable for the local climatic area. The PGSS have saved several unique locally developed vegetables and have an annual seed exchange and workshops. These are free events usually held in Ballarat or Stawell. People bring food to share, often made with their own produce.
Before moving to Elmhurst, Rosemary was involved in Canberra Organic Growers and helped to set up the seed bank with that group, and was co-ordinator of one of the community gardens COG managed.
She is a member of Biodynamic Gardeners and has always grown plants organically.
Rosemary says, the increasingly erratic climate and ever increasing costs of water and fuel has forced her to cut back on production of seeds, but she still grows out quite a variety.
We're lucky to have Rosemary join us for GoG - she used to sell at farmers markets but now appears only at some community events and special events - like ours!
If you can't make it to the Glenlyon Hall during Gardens of Glenlyon you can contact Rosemary by email or tel 03 5354 8393.
31 March 2014
THE GARDENS OF GLENLYON
GARDENS OF GLENLYON allows you to see seven gardens evolve over time and through the seasons- Summer 2012, Autumn 2014, Winter 2015 and Spring 2016.
Located in one of the most picturesque parts of Victoria, the gardens fit comfortably into the beautiful landscape.
The gardeners have some major obstacles to tackle: Back breaking clay soils, gale force winds, heavy frosts, floods, prolonged droughts and varmints such as bush rats, deer, rabbits, hares, wallabies and cockatoos.
Find out how these gardeners take a sustainable approach to gardening in this relatively unspoilt part of the country.
DOLL'S PADDOCK 38 Morton St Dee & Tony Briscomb
Nestling into the side of a hill is this elegant, beautifully designed 1 acre garden with haybale house. Key features are curving gravel paths, stone walls, established deciduous trees, perennial borders and a cascading rill. Volcanic soil. Check out the well designed veggie patch.
JENNY'S GARDEN 21 Moyston St Jenny Corr & Peter Stripes
Converted 1860's stone hotel with beautiful meandering one acre garden in the heart of Glenlyon. Brimming with Autumn perennials, rare mature deciduous trees and delightful sculptures along meandering paths. Look for the sculpted gate. Volcanic soil.
VIZSLA LAK 1310 Malmsbury Rd Margret Lockwood
Delightful 16 hectare bushland property with a fire responsive house and 3 acre garden. Magnificent central lake reflects the riotous colour of the surrounding garden. Chooks in quaint chook house, fruit trees, productive veggie patch and a propagation shed. Heavy clay soils. Watch for the 'ducks crossing' sign.
ELLENDER ESTATE 260 Green Gully Rd Jenny and Graham Ellender
This 40 acre vineyard features a garden of mature deciduous trees, eucalypts, mediterranean plants and masses of roses surrounding the winery.
A landscaped gully cascades down to the lake. Excellent views of the surrounding countryside. Clay soils.
Wine tasting and delicious lunches available.
GREENLION 75 Butlers Lane Jill Teschendorff & John Cable
A 48 acre bushland property with stunning views of the Loddon River. Created from hard rock and heavy clay soils, the enchanting 3 acre garden features rose arbours and raised stone walled garden beds. Meandering paths weave through the garden of cool climate deciduous trees and perennial plants. Native plants, brimming with tiny birds, surround the periphery of the garden. Stroll through the fruit orchard and Johnno's large productive veggie patch. Heavy clay soils.
Join the walk along the Kangaroo Highway on the Loddon River and observe the revegetation work undertaken on the river.
INDULGENCE Gooch Court Wheatsheaf Suchada Hongsananda
Innovative 4 acre garden, with a "Room Outside" approach to garden design. European trees and shrubs meld beautifully with Australian plants in loosely grouped clusters, with wide informal paths linking them together. The large ornamental lake is a prominent feature, with ducks, geese and guinea fowl strutting on the banks. Quirky, humorous sculptures dot the garden, bringing a smile to the face of the observer. Rich red volcanic and black loam soils.
WALLABY CREEK 41 Matts Lane Coomoora Jenny and Ian Jordan
Tucked in behind a hedge of roses is this delightful 2 acre woodland garden. Rare and unusual established conifers and deciduous trees form a parkland, with swathes of perennials skirting the periphery. The property slopes gently to the Wallaby Creek. Delightful hand crafted gates, elegant pot plants and metal sculptures add a touch of refinement. Red volcanic soils.
Many of the unusual plants are labelled.
Tickets at the Glenlyon Hall. $5 per garden or $25 the lot. Free entry to Ellender Estate. Great food at Ellender Estate and the Glenlyon General Store.
Loos at the Glenlyon Hall. Please don't ask the gardeners if you can use their loos - they are all on limited water and septic tanks.
Located in one of the most picturesque parts of Victoria, the gardens fit comfortably into the beautiful landscape.
The gardeners have some major obstacles to tackle: Back breaking clay soils, gale force winds, heavy frosts, floods, prolonged droughts and varmints such as bush rats, deer, rabbits, hares, wallabies and cockatoos.
Find out how these gardeners take a sustainable approach to gardening in this relatively unspoilt part of the country.
DOLL'S PADDOCK 38 Morton St Dee & Tony Briscomb
Nestling into the side of a hill is this elegant, beautifully designed 1 acre garden with haybale house. Key features are curving gravel paths, stone walls, established deciduous trees, perennial borders and a cascading rill. Volcanic soil. Check out the well designed veggie patch.
JENNY'S GARDEN 21 Moyston St Jenny Corr & Peter Stripes
VIZSLA LAK 1310 Malmsbury Rd Margret Lockwood
ELLENDER ESTATE 260 Green Gully Rd Jenny and Graham Ellender
This 40 acre vineyard features a garden of mature deciduous trees, eucalypts, mediterranean plants and masses of roses surrounding the winery.
A landscaped gully cascades down to the lake. Excellent views of the surrounding countryside. Clay soils.
Wine tasting and delicious lunches available.
GREENLION 75 Butlers Lane Jill Teschendorff & John Cable
A 48 acre bushland property with stunning views of the Loddon River. Created from hard rock and heavy clay soils, the enchanting 3 acre garden features rose arbours and raised stone walled garden beds. Meandering paths weave through the garden of cool climate deciduous trees and perennial plants. Native plants, brimming with tiny birds, surround the periphery of the garden. Stroll through the fruit orchard and Johnno's large productive veggie patch. Heavy clay soils.
Join the walk along the Kangaroo Highway on the Loddon River and observe the revegetation work undertaken on the river.
GUEST GARDENS
INDULGENCE Gooch Court Wheatsheaf Suchada Hongsananda
WALLABY CREEK 41 Matts Lane Coomoora Jenny and Ian Jordan
Tucked in behind a hedge of roses is this delightful 2 acre woodland garden. Rare and unusual established conifers and deciduous trees form a parkland, with swathes of perennials skirting the periphery. The property slopes gently to the Wallaby Creek. Delightful hand crafted gates, elegant pot plants and metal sculptures add a touch of refinement. Red volcanic soils.
Many of the unusual plants are labelled.
Loos at the Glenlyon Hall. Please don't ask the gardeners if you can use their loos - they are all on limited water and septic tanks.
30 March 2014
GREENLION: WALKING THE KANGAROO HIGHWAY
COME WALK WITH US.
Bron Love, an experienced conservationist, is looking forward to taking you along the Kangaroo Highway at 'Greenlion'. Meandering beside the Loddon River, this bush track has been carved out by the passing kangaroos and wallabies.
Starting at the front gate at 'Greenlion', Bron will take you along a bush track, past the honey shed and down into the Loddon Valley. There you will see the beautiful basalt cliffs that plunge into limpid water holes. Bron will show you the extensive revegetation that has taken place in the valley, transforming the wall of gorse and blackberrries into the tranquil river zone that it is today.
You will climb up the steep river bank and walk along the Kangaroo Highway way above the river, returning to the homestead through the upper paddocks.
DURATION: Approximately 3/4 hour.
DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: Moderately difficult.
Wear walking shoes, hat, sunscreen and carry drinking water.
TIMES: 11.00am and 3.00pm Saturday. 11.00am and 3.00pm Sunday.
MEET: At the 'Greenlion' front gate.
WHERE: 75, Butlers Lane Glenlyon.
COST: included in the $5.00 entry ticket to the 'Greenlion' garden.
Bron Love, an experienced conservationist, is looking forward to taking you along the Kangaroo Highway at 'Greenlion'. Meandering beside the Loddon River, this bush track has been carved out by the passing kangaroos and wallabies.
Starting at the front gate at 'Greenlion', Bron will take you along a bush track, past the honey shed and down into the Loddon Valley. There you will see the beautiful basalt cliffs that plunge into limpid water holes. Bron will show you the extensive revegetation that has taken place in the valley, transforming the wall of gorse and blackberrries into the tranquil river zone that it is today.
You will climb up the steep river bank and walk along the Kangaroo Highway way above the river, returning to the homestead through the upper paddocks.
DURATION: Approximately 3/4 hour.
DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: Moderately difficult.
Wear walking shoes, hat, sunscreen and carry drinking water.
TIMES: 11.00am and 3.00pm Saturday. 11.00am and 3.00pm Sunday.
MEET: At the 'Greenlion' front gate.
WHERE: 75, Butlers Lane Glenlyon.
COST: included in the $5.00 entry ticket to the 'Greenlion' garden.
25 March 2014
Guest speakers on Saturday 12 April
Saturday 12 April we have two guest speakers scheduled to speak. They will appearing at the Glenlyon Hall.
Our first speaker is on at 3pm on Saturday. John Brereton is a a well known former lecturer and entertaining speaker from Burnley College, Melbourne.
John has worked in the advanced tree growing industry and has particular expertise related to landscape management, soils, pests and diseases of plants.
His talk will cover soil testing and sustainable methods to improve soil to suit a wide range of plants. If you are not familiar with some basic troubleshooting soil tests or materials available to improve the condition of the soil then this talk is for you.
John Brereton can be contacted on 0417 500 103 or by email.
Second speaker at 3.30pm on Saturday is Roni Nettleton; she will be discussing compost - the good, the bad and the ugly and why we should all have a luscious compost heap brewing in our backyard.
Roni is a qualified horticulturist with 30 years experience in creating and enhancing living environments in challenging soils and climates. She is an award winning landscape designer, including Gold and Silver medals at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.
The main body of Roni's work has been in Melbourne. Currently she lives in Yandoit where she has successfully established edible gardens and indigenous regeneration in some of the region's most depleted landscape conditions.
Roni can be contacted on 0425 752 507 or email.
Our first speaker is on at 3pm on Saturday. John Brereton is a a well known former lecturer and entertaining speaker from Burnley College, Melbourne.
John has worked in the advanced tree growing industry and has particular expertise related to landscape management, soils, pests and diseases of plants.
His talk will cover soil testing and sustainable methods to improve soil to suit a wide range of plants. If you are not familiar with some basic troubleshooting soil tests or materials available to improve the condition of the soil then this talk is for you.
John Brereton can be contacted on 0417 500 103 or by email.
Second speaker at 3.30pm on Saturday is Roni Nettleton; she will be discussing compost - the good, the bad and the ugly and why we should all have a luscious compost heap brewing in our backyard.
Roni is a qualified horticulturist with 30 years experience in creating and enhancing living environments in challenging soils and climates. She is an award winning landscape designer, including Gold and Silver medals at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.
The main body of Roni's work has been in Melbourne. Currently she lives in Yandoit where she has successfully established edible gardens and indigenous regeneration in some of the region's most depleted landscape conditions.
Roni can be contacted on 0425 752 507 or email.
24 March 2014
DOING IT HARD
The Gardeners of Glenlyon have had the lot thrown at them by Nature this year.
This isn't your Common and Garden Open Garden! Open in Summer 2012, Autumn 2014, Winter 2015 and Spring 2016.
And this is why you must come and visit! See us evolve through the seasons. Watch us change according to the prevailing conditions.
The Gardeners of Glenlyon show you how they have survived the heat, winds and lack of rain to come out blooming! A deep knowledge of water conservation, wind protection and improvement of soils has preserved these beautiful gardens through challenging times.
COME AND SEE US ON SATURDAY 12TH AND SUNDAY 13TH APRIL 2014
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