Warm up with Hot Reds

Come in and see our new dispays of outdoor furniture. We have made a statement with this seasons hot colour RED!

Black & silver foliage and our new black water features are on dislplay now.

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Have fun in the sun!

Paint an outdoor feature wall, then match cushions, pots and even plants in the same colour to make an outdoor space pop.

Be adventurist and paint props like an old chair in a bright colour to add to your garden. For a quirky touch paint terracotta pots in your favourite hue and plant up with different herbs or flowers. An old wrought iron bed can make a beautiful outdoor daybed, and scour markets for old treasures to add to the mix.

Glamour Garden

3 ways to a glamourous garden

The last couple of days have been so sunny and warm and it's a great chance to spend some time outdoors. Give your outdoor room or garden a luxe feel with a few accessories like white washed lanterns, scrumptious cushions and even a chandelier.

It's in your Hands

Planet Arks National Tree planting day will be held 31 July this year

( that's tomorrow!!)

...The environment is in your hands, help the planet and plant a tree.

We can offer great advice on the most appropriate trees for your garden. We also stock a large range of mulches, pavers, pots and sculptures to help create a stunning landscape in your own private oasis.

Have a great weekend and enjoy the sunny weather xx

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Lots a Lemons!

The lemons that grow in Positano are gigantic and sweet smelling. They are apparently very labour intensive to grow but have lots of healthy properties including vitamin c.

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Plant Sales in Florence

I found this little plant market in Florence quiet bazaar. It was set in the city centre near a train station. The plants where mostly plants suited to pots, perfect for those with no gardens.

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Dried purple flowers

Flower sales on the side of the road in Italy. I'm not entirely sure what these flowers are. I think they are dried sunflowers? Any ideas?

Social Climbers

Chinese star jasmine frame the Tuscan doorway divinely.

Rosy red climbing Roses reach for the Tuscan Sun.

Lovely Climbing Roses cover a pergola, which is surrounded by Rosemary.

Chinese star Jasmine is a wonderful climber. Its a good one for growing over a front veranda. From afar it is a mass of white and the star-shaped flowers are intriguing up close.

Bougainvilleas

Magenta Bougainvilleas grow everywhere over Italy.

Magnificent Magnolias

The evergreen magnolias in Italy were truly stunning. They have a conical shape and tower about 6-7 meters tall. The creamy white flowers are gigantic and fragrant.

We stock a similar range of magnolias that are dwarf forms of the original. They still have the large fragrant bloom but will only grow to about 2.5-3m tall. Evergreen magnolias make a great screen or single specimen.

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Hello Hydrangeas

I wish I could grow hydrangeas like this! The ones in Italy grow so well and have the biggest flower heads I have ever seen. While in Positano we spotted this standard hydrangea in a pot. Wow!

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Italian Garden Inspiration

The ivy planted in the Italian planter is a simple idea that looks great.

Little weathered pots in a row make an interesting display.

I love the way they have wrapped the topiary pots in hessian, it compliments the timber door.

I found these aged half wine barrels painted white at an antique fair. I loved them but they wouldn't fit in my suitcase. I will have to paint my own barrels white for my own garden one day and plant some conifer topiaries in them.

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Sweet Tuscan Fruit

On our Tuscan travels we discovered a little fruit and veg stall on the side of the road. We ate some nectarines and I would have to say they were the tastiest and sweetest I have ever tried. The shop owner cut us each a large piece of watermelon which was super juicy. It was lovely to escape our Aussie winter for a summer get away.. all the seasonal fruit and veg were such a delight and has inspired us to continue to grow our own at home.

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Fruit and Vegtables the Italian way.

The seasonal fruit and veg. throughout Italy taste great. They are most likely ripened on the vine or tree making them naturally sweeter and more flavoursome.

Useful large leafed basil plants grow in a Tuscan village. Colourful geraniums add colour to the potted display.

A small sunny patch makes a great little spot to grow tomatoes.

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Romantic Climbing Roses

We love the way climbing roses look so romantic over archways. Our favourite climbing rose is Pierre de Ronsard (we named our dog after this rose!!). It has multi-cupped pink and cream large flowers that arch down making it suitable for a archway or trellis.

Climbing Roses available now: Red, white and pink Pierre de Ronsard, Black boy, Peace, Mr. lincoln, Bloomfield courage.

Ask in store about our thornless climbing rose "Splendour".

She's Apples

Apples not just for eating. Bucket loads of crisp, juicy apples to tantalise your taste buds.

It's so easy to grow your own apples.

Come in to see our yummy range of apple trees including;

Golden Delicious

Granny Smith

Jonathan

Lady William

Pink Lady

Red Delicious

Red Fuji

&

Royal Gala

Best Flowering Tree

Pictured: Crepe Myrtle 'Tuscarora'

Crepe Myrtles or Largerstroemia are one of the best flowering trees around. Our Crepe Myrtles are from the Indian Summer range. These quality trees are mildew resistant. The flowers and bark are highly ornamental making them ideal for driveways or single planting.

Winter Warmers

-Village Print Gumboots $39.98

-Lots of trendy food and drink flasks

-Gorgeous New Seasons Scarfes from $10.99
-Beautiful Gift and homewares (at great prices) arriving daily.

See you soon

xx

Gorgeous garden settings

Create a gorgeous garden setting outdoors with pretty things sourced from around your home. Playing cards, cutlery and teacups strung up in a tree create a pretty mobile. A bright pink tulle bow make a lovely chair tie back and add a hit of colour against the stark white setting.

Flowering annuals cascade from the draws of this pastle painted cupboard. Set amongst the rambling garden is a scence of irony.




A cluster of vintage plates on an outdoor wall creates homelyness to an exterior.

Incredible Edibles

It's time to plant your winter vegetables. Growing tasty home grown veg tables is easy. Choose a sunny position in your garden. Prepare a patch with lots of organic matter such as cow manure or Plants Plus Groganic. If you don't have space for a vegie patch grow your vegetables in a container. Think outside the square plant in an old wash tub, a recycled foam box or wooden box. Water your seedlings in with a seaweed solution such as Liquid Gold Kelp this will help the plant settle and take root.

What do I plant in winter? Carrots, cabbages, beetroot, cauliflower, broccoli, rhubarb, asparagus, spinach, garlic, potatoes & Tuscan Kale.

Come in and see our exciting range of incredible edibles!!

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