It's truly fascinating how dedicated gardeners can transform a modest urban space into a thriving oasis, especially in a colder climate. The effort they put into overwintering plants in greenhouses and nurturing new ones from seeds each year is a testament to their passion and hard work.
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It looks delightful.
Last month I had the pleasure of visiting the Colac Botanical Gardens & this month the Geelong ones. I think on balance I preferred the Colac which had a simple avenue of oak trees going round the circumference. Most were 100 years old. Geelong has a very good but small hot house & a number of specialising themed areas such as cactuses. Although Geelong is as old as Colac it has not been able to maintain some of the early grandiose plans one of which was a huge glass house.
I must put together some of my photos. Perhaps start a new Public Gardens Group.
I bet our Alaskian garden wizard Frosty Jim, could manage a similar project. Very few others could I reckon
I can't but admire the skill, tenacity, dedication and love of gardening these people .
My understanding is that the soil is very fertile & although very short the growing season excellent provided you can keep the moose & other critters out. I do not doubt Jim's expertise I certainly envy some of his produce.
you have to admire the dedication and persistence that went into the garden.
Living within100 km south from the official tropic of Capricorn, Growing heliconias ain't easy here either., they are dead set humid rainforest plants.
I have noticed a few other plants that I would have a challenge to grow in my area.
That garden is truly remarkable
Posted by FrostyJimI always do a little weeding before I go to sleep...
Posted by KilltheskyfairyMushrooms called, “dead man’s fingers.” Very Halloweeny! What is dead man’s fingers?
Posted by KilltheskyfairyMushrooms called, “dead man’s fingers.” Very Halloweeny! What is dead man’s fingers?
Posted by KilltheskyfairyMushrooms called, “dead man’s fingers.” Very Halloweeny! What is dead man’s fingers?
Posted by KilltheskyfairyMushrooms called, “dead man’s fingers.” Very Halloweeny! What is dead man’s fingers?
Posted by FrostyJim...just when you thought it was safe to pick tomatoes?
Posted by CocoavineBecause my plants deserve a little art too πΏπ¨
Posted by FrostyJim...just when it was ripe!
Posted by FrostyJim“In Cuba, over 300,000 urban farms and gardens produce about 50 percent of the island’s fresh produce supply”… Reported by US News & World Report on Feb. 13, 2019 [usnews.com]
Posted by Killtheskyfairyβ€οΈ♥οΈπππ In Brazil, this couple planted 2 million trees in 18 years, returning 172 bird species, 33 mammals, 15 amphibians, 15 reptiles and 293 plant species.
Posted by FrostyJimI had a set of these mason jar sprouting lids way back about 40 yrs ago that were lost over time .
Posted by KilltheskyfairyBest way to grow
Posted by KilltheskyfairyDon’t poison!
Posted by FrostyJimThe world’s biggest flower, Rafflesia arnoldii, West Sumatra, Indonesia.
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