Water lily (Nymphaea) at Wyoming
I had another light bulb moment last weekend. I need to throw out the rule book. Well, perhaps not throw it out completely, but at least relegate it to the bottom shelf.
Beautiful Hibiscus schizopetalus at Wyoming
I visited two Continue reading
I’m feeling pretty excited. I’ve been asked to become an author for GardenDrum, the much, much bigger gardening blog, with 35 writers, across five different continents, many of whom I have seen on TV or heard on the radio. There I was, writing away on my little blog and an email popped up, just out of the blue. It’s amazing this internet Continue reading
Beautiful Bankia serrata at Bells of Killcare
The more time goes on, the more I love our natives. Sadly, you don’t see them used in gardens as much as you might and so when I come across a model example, I get extremely excited!
Bells of Killcare, a Continue reading
Perfect Strelitzia flower. When they poke out from beneath a shrub, as it does here at Bells, you really do think you have seen a bird of paradise out of the corner of your eye
There are three ingredients I see in all my favourite gardens. They are bold, they fit and they have character.
All have a distinctly BOLD design. Hard and soft landscaping both designed Continue reading
Bulbs pushing up through the leaf litter at Bells: there is little more magical than flowers popping up from nothing
Bells of Killcare. Banksia, Dahlia, Betula, Helichrysum, Grevillea, Prunus, Agave, Juniperus, Crocus, Strelitzia, Lomandra and wait for it, Rosa. Sound like a bit of a hotchpotch? Think again. Continue reading
I’m pretty sure I am officially the most spoilt person to turn 40 last Thursday. It’s almost certain. And whilst I am usually quite good at keeping on topic with my gardening blog, perhaps you will let me re-live a very special 72 hours and indulge me just this once.
Cessna 208 Caravan seaplane at Rosebay, Sydney
My birthday started, after numerous delightful phone calls, messages and a flower delivery, with a trip of a lifetime in a seaplane.
Should I be worried that the pilot is wearing shorts and a baseball cap? Na, probably not, this is Stra-ya, after all
I’m not a great Continue reading
The Dry Garden at Lambley Nursery, Victoria
The joy of summer can quickly turn into the dread of the hose. I’ve spent weekends getting tied up in hundreds of metres of drip irrigation hose and months trying to find just the right settings, but Continue reading
Iceland poppies (Papaver nudicaule) at Ballarat Botanic Gardens
I’m really a country bumpkin at heart. Growing up surrounded by orchards, I love my trees, adore peace and quiet and have a particular aversion to endless Continue reading
Mosman Bay marina, viewed from Cremorne Point
Every morning, bright and early, I leave the house, turn left, walk down to Balmoral beach in a big loop and make my way home again. Occasionally, though, I get all frivolous and Continue reading
The Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
I’m just back from the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne in Victoria, and with every visit I leave feeling incredibly inspired, but just a little bit sad. Inspired, because they are drop dead gorgeous. Continue reading
Janna Schreier Garden Design 