tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32333016005663301582024-03-05T23:31:37.264-08:00montvillegarden"The Shambles" Montville gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03281830217375682498noreply@blogger.comBlogger209125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233301600566330158.post-15583988590282532942022-03-28T19:59:00.003-07:002022-03-28T19:59:51.372-07:00Raising funds for Cittamani <p><i> This morning we had a lovely visit from Melanie from Cittamani . </i></p><p><i>Cittamani Hospice Service offers specialist palliative care at home for individuals with terminal illness and their loved ones.</i></p><p><i>Cttamani Hospice Service is a not-for-profit public benevolent institution and registered charity. It was founded by health professionals and community members on The Sunshine Coast in 1996.Their philosophy is based on Buddhist principles of love and compassion.</i></p><p><i>Generally you don't find out about organisations like Cittamani until you or someone you care for needs them . Hopefully by spreading the word to people at the Open Gardens people will be aware that services are available when the need arises. Join us at Easter as we raise funds for Cittamani .</i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivHPwCJjXY0KmLWq2p3zvGS7-tnZDzSZtkXBs4XLeC99pF0K7iQpsRmh9Q9qQyKFyeSuQrB6vAR9i6gJoCBaqV61jO3UcF17IzYz5ss9mS9TdgLVZ9OUvhM2r6HN2ZrK5j692ajX3aOLYhksnMB1_WtRba7nQTpEKu2x2SuUUCNdT4RLTLgju9hLAUSw/s5152/north%20lawn%20best.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3864" data-original-width="5152" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivHPwCJjXY0KmLWq2p3zvGS7-tnZDzSZtkXBs4XLeC99pF0K7iQpsRmh9Q9qQyKFyeSuQrB6vAR9i6gJoCBaqV61jO3UcF17IzYz5ss9mS9TdgLVZ9OUvhM2r6HN2ZrK5j692ajX3aOLYhksnMB1_WtRba7nQTpEKu2x2SuUUCNdT4RLTLgju9hLAUSw/s320/north%20lawn%20best.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p>"The Shambles" Montville gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03281830217375682498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233301600566330158.post-26043874021861060652022-03-24T17:47:00.001-07:002022-03-24T17:47:35.388-07:00garden conversations<p> If you are lucky enough to have a partner in gardening , a spouse, a friend or a garden club you will have plenty of garden conversations. </p><p>From our experience reading about gardens, visiting gardens and generally being immersed in gardens has been a connection for us over more than 40 years. If I didn't have the garden who knows what would have happened? At our place there are always books out, new ideas of designs for the garden, lists of plants, collections of labels and that is just in the living room . We don't always agree on ideas for the garden , I probably wouldn't have a pool since it has taken up the best sunny spot and did have a prosperous vegie and herb garden there once. Michael would also like it if I was a bit more receptive to his huge knowledge of plants and his zealous need to collect and document everything. Either way we bring different skills and have created a garden that we love.</p><p>Even our children were dragged into this obsession as they were constantly being taken to gardens , botanic, historic, foreign and domestic and never to the Theme park "worlds". Even a trip to Australia Zoo with our grandkids had Michael in raptures about the plants. Some people say they can't have a garden because they have kids or no time . Our babies slept in the pram or when they were bigger played along side us while we worked in the garden . When they were teenagers I found the great escape of mowing . That aside it is lovely to see our adult children and grandchildren engaged with gardens and being outdoors. </p><p>The Shambles is a child friendly place and at Easter we always have an Easter hunt and an art activity to do . </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCMkT53XHi5ul2gZq3BQpgqwER12W6RuY712m7RCMXcZBD_3xxEkkpNFjYn0YjkDbBOeSGvlvdpRUxsSMbQYMsMukMua-8SX3Wzf4DNjqnzSF7-UGc_Fxv0U6scTAXDk-Z5wTr-yTfKjIOUCfoFQJC2yM15Dde09KymlkMjsey2q8Yeo5pvp5deZ3-Ig/s4000/art%20kids%20011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCMkT53XHi5ul2gZq3BQpgqwER12W6RuY712m7RCMXcZBD_3xxEkkpNFjYn0YjkDbBOeSGvlvdpRUxsSMbQYMsMukMua-8SX3Wzf4DNjqnzSF7-UGc_Fxv0U6scTAXDk-Z5wTr-yTfKjIOUCfoFQJC2yM15Dde09KymlkMjsey2q8Yeo5pvp5deZ3-Ig/s320/art%20kids%20011.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>"The Shambles" Montville gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03281830217375682498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233301600566330158.post-12493870459801401462022-03-24T17:20:00.000-07:002022-03-24T17:20:25.841-07:00The Garden in Autumn<p> </p><p><i><span style="font-size: medium;">The Autumn weather is great for visiting gardens. To me it is the best season for South East Queensland ,not too hot and generally lovely fine days. The three Montville gardens that are open this Easter long weekend will have a display of colourful shrubs and trees and as a result of the rain the gardens are green and lush. A garden is much more than individual plants and there is a unique feeling or atmosphere that comes from a well loved and tended garden. This is evident in each of the gardens and will be a wonderful way to see what are very private gardens nestled behind the hedges of Western Ave and Manley Drive .</span></i></p><p><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Wongawilli , Lower Woontooba and the Shambles gardens are open to share with visitors and to raise funds for Cittamani Hospice . See you in the garden , Kyleigh<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiExDUFbmS2NjYi29Gy-Bk3h4NCj1ldCTDYgio1O3cjjQjNE57gcC2B0NNvctudoGvXsXhHK_qL8uzqngh6hbYCKXyKYV3HGSj2BT1rbmdwG0sIaRJUdynocsd1ZxrNcjiOnqNuENc0mm8hIe3Xo4k7U6iU0ENkS-n2xVPZjxfY6t09xgJfZsfAxUC_Ww/s1024/lower%20woontooba%20White%20Garden%20Arch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiExDUFbmS2NjYi29Gy-Bk3h4NCj1ldCTDYgio1O3cjjQjNE57gcC2B0NNvctudoGvXsXhHK_qL8uzqngh6hbYCKXyKYV3HGSj2BT1rbmdwG0sIaRJUdynocsd1ZxrNcjiOnqNuENc0mm8hIe3Xo4k7U6iU0ENkS-n2xVPZjxfY6t09xgJfZsfAxUC_Ww/s320/lower%20woontooba%20White%20Garden%20Arch.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lower Woontooba </td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></i></p>"The Shambles" Montville gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03281830217375682498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233301600566330158.post-59308860390639860172022-03-17T00:46:00.001-07:002022-03-17T00:46:38.449-07:00Woo Hoo a Fine Day !!<p> It has been so good to see the sun ,even intermittent sun is good. At the moment I think we are all trying to keep up with the weeding due to the perfect conditions. Weeds are beneficial too so I never worry too much about the odd weed unless they are taking over something better. The constant rain is making mulch break down fast and the large mulch piles are turning to compost quicker. There is something about that earthy mulch smell teeming with worms that I love. The soil is alive and worms are thriving. Speaking of worms reminds me of the time our friends , The Collies bought up a canoe and I had a fishing line and decided it would be good to try to fish down on the Mary River. Not having any bait I dug up a few worms and put them and soil in a bag and we headed off. We went to Kenilworth and Little Yabba only to find that there really wasn't enough water to launch the boat and even less to fish in. Anyway we had a picnic and the worms had a great day out and they returned to the garden in the afternoon. K</p><p><br /></p><p>The fernery looking lush </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiz4_ukjK2GzF79lefZ85DVhOWmpAA_BqruTqBb6_icxhLqj5JdTNoWFdzfx4VaBYs1wqXyxpdjkJrxuS5b9l6i8giLc3f06ZsbnOkjZGfpfFWcA9te4eIFZgDh6TIW-z04jukq4q5fmCA4fxptxtMRzc16NisMt9hmn2MzF0KHTKz_AlB8wo4OIBY73g=s3264" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiz4_ukjK2GzF79lefZ85DVhOWmpAA_BqruTqBb6_icxhLqj5JdTNoWFdzfx4VaBYs1wqXyxpdjkJrxuS5b9l6i8giLc3f06ZsbnOkjZGfpfFWcA9te4eIFZgDh6TIW-z04jukq4q5fmCA4fxptxtMRzc16NisMt9hmn2MzF0KHTKz_AlB8wo4OIBY73g=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>"The Shambles" Montville gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03281830217375682498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233301600566330158.post-38296609925036147982022-03-13T01:03:00.001-08:002022-03-13T01:03:39.609-08:00The Shambles opening this Easter <i>It's been five years since we opened our garden, "The Shambles". Every opening is special for us and we see it as a way of sharing the garden and inspiring people to garden . It also brings the community together in fundraising and is a chance for us to catch up with return visitors as well as meeting new people. </i><div><i>Our garden has seen many new changes that will interest visitors and we are kept interested with seasonal growth the addition of new plants and the on going work of maintaining the garden. I love the variety of work that a garden offers. On a really hot day I can find a shady corner to weed and I tend to work around the garden in stages and will attend to an area such as the fernery or the south rose garden so there is always something new to work on. Michael likes the planning , the documentation and maintaining the website . He has been responsible for the advertising for Open Garden events and looks forward to talking plants with visitors to the garden. </i></div><div><i>This garden is set on less than one acre and so it is the smallest in the group and yet it is a full and complex garden. Through thoughtful design the garden is totally accessible and as it has developed over thirty years it has a maturity and sense of permanence that only happens over time. The garden surrounds a 112 year old workers cottage . It has seen our family grow up and has provided the backdrop for numerous social gatherings of family and friends over the years. It is a hide and seek garden that children love to explore and it is over flowing with plants and , secret pathways and art works. It has survived droughts an intense wet seasons and has a resilience that gardens in Queensland need.</i></div><div><i>This year with reliable rain we have seen substantial plant growth and the garden is looking lovely. By Easter there will be a variety of flowering shrubs in bloom and perhaps a nip in the air . We really look forward to seeing what <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgkRbG-a5kD8hbX8QAZjEv1OlpedYgdQnnj4TbcomVPXA5nfvcIgp9ZEgUQ5RfjQWQFdEbbQQyzu0cXk10LzaM_RgBDCzsZBiulvz10RHVCrJWwRIxGgAAIMMIvReqC5VCM1J4e-dDYlgeM0eiLOySCsQr4I7UoYpx2KJ5huDwV2VVPf04qVrUKOyKrcQ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1364" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgkRbG-a5kD8hbX8QAZjEv1OlpedYgdQnnj4TbcomVPXA5nfvcIgp9ZEgUQ5RfjQWQFdEbbQQyzu0cXk10LzaM_RgBDCzsZBiulvz10RHVCrJWwRIxGgAAIMMIvReqC5VCM1J4e-dDYlgeM0eiLOySCsQr4I7UoYpx2KJ5huDwV2VVPf04qVrUKOyKrcQ=s320" width="213" /></a></div><br />people think of our new additions to the garden. See you in the garden, Kyleigh</i></div>"The Shambles" Montville gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03281830217375682498noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233301600566330158.post-81841563502833967382022-03-13T00:32:00.001-08:002022-03-13T00:32:33.251-08:00Opening for the first time Jeff and Lou's garden " Lower Woontooba"<p> As first timers , Jeff and Louise admit to feeling a bit apprehensive about opening their garden at Montville." Lower Woontooba" is at 238 Western Avenue and will be open on the 16th an17th of April . They have nothing to worry about as this garden may be relatively new but it is set on a spectacular site with lovely view to the south west into rainforest. It is well hidden behind a hedge so it is not until you enter the property and see the old Queenslander nestled into the slope beneath a Jacaranda tree that makes you want to explore further . To the left of the house there are terraced gardens with raised beds planted with shrubs, perennials and roses. The pathways lead around the house and beyond to the studio which is further down the slope .There is an orchard and fenced vegetable garden , a viewing deck and plenty of space with lovely green views. This is a good garden to wander in and to see just how much Jeff and Loise have done in a short time. Gradually the garden will evolve and hopefully reopen to the public so people can see the progress. There is something lovely about visiting interesting gardens and seeing how the owners manage their site and getting a glimpse of their vison for the garden. Opening a garden is a daunting prospect but it is worthwhile and rewarding as people are supportive and often leave inspired to work in their own gardens. It is a day out for some visitors but for the owners it is the culmination of years of work and several months of preparation in the lead up to the day . We applaud Jeff and Lou for taking the first step and sharing their garden. Don't miss out on seeing this delightful garden this Easter . </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjB9pP5yNIzzU2PDKnz4EV0JGtg9c5wWZ7Lj8NbZ5F0Z-2uvRedcRPaknVH3CTtpqWfk1nST-zPdRPBjCRlTwoVkSLMW7ilUVALzcwVbEC7yQgIJxNaoeBg5M1wbrnMdz0C2pVsIY_L9918R7ZXXMzrwnj-COqugn5KFZmC0pJDgicJtqlrXLwlwLSBGw=s4608" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjB9pP5yNIzzU2PDKnz4EV0JGtg9c5wWZ7Lj8NbZ5F0Z-2uvRedcRPaknVH3CTtpqWfk1nST-zPdRPBjCRlTwoVkSLMW7ilUVALzcwVbEC7yQgIJxNaoeBg5M1wbrnMdz0C2pVsIY_L9918R7ZXXMzrwnj-COqugn5KFZmC0pJDgicJtqlrXLwlwLSBGw=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>"The Shambles" Montville gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03281830217375682498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233301600566330158.post-27809937475467386832022-03-13T00:01:00.000-08:002022-03-13T00:01:08.479-08:00Don't miss a visit to Rowena's Garden 16th 17th April<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxXI9iFb1o_U6QVC3vkn_uUEC4-vUj1acIBvDi6SxcysYPPHB0dVGWRsytoDXQa61Q-YBE3CyO63ppVXN-lPylHLrmGL92OhpKqxtoMCiiKxvOTfA9Rga-JmQ5hzBHEGrq4d9cFUZ_qd9M7ozi-4dBGbWRbRRmynsfiKcHUEczVwyvyidRpVrmMNPC0g=s4608" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxXI9iFb1o_U6QVC3vkn_uUEC4-vUj1acIBvDi6SxcysYPPHB0dVGWRsytoDXQa61Q-YBE3CyO63ppVXN-lPylHLrmGL92OhpKqxtoMCiiKxvOTfA9Rga-JmQ5hzBHEGrq4d9cFUZ_qd9M7ozi-4dBGbWRbRRmynsfiKcHUEczVwyvyidRpVrmMNPC0g=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Rowena's garden " Wongawilli " Manley Drive ,Montville <p></p><p>This garden will be open on the 16th and 17th April Easter and is well worth a visit .I believe that most people will be blown away by the scale and variety of subtropical tropical and temperate plants that are on display. I still get amazed by it and I have been fortunate to visit often and through the changing seasons. </p><p>Rowena not only had a vision for her house but for the taming of the steep site from the beginning. Several key features such as the terracing , the swimming pool , ornamental ponds ,stone walls and curved drive have defined spaces in the garden so there are plenty of picturesque views to be had as you walk along meandering paths and down stairs to lower levels. So often a house is built without any consideration to the landscape and a garden will often look like an after thought with a very formulaic style. This property is the exception as both the house and the garden have evolved and there is a unity as the house is nestled into it's environment. This garden is complex and has been carefully curated by Rowena who has a particular interest in tropical plants having lived in New Guinea and Fiji . Having a large garden where the trees were planted early on has ensured there are micro climates that support different plants .There are seasonal surprises such as temperate bulbs, stunning orchids and flowering trees. The fact is that there is no real "down "time in a Queensland gardens and a great deal of work and planning is being done by Rowena year round</p>"The Shambles" Montville gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03281830217375682498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233301600566330158.post-78282084170494361822022-02-21T23:14:00.006-08:002022-02-21T23:14:46.905-08:00<p> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">EASTER
OPEN GARDENS AT MONTVILL,E<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Plant
stalls and refreshments available<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Sat
16th and Sunday 17th April 2022 9am to 4 pm</span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">1.
“The Shambles’ 85 Western Avenue Montville. Kyleigh and Michael Simpson
have opened their garden since 2001 and in 2019 raised $10000 for the
Queensland Drought Appeal<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">2.
“Lower Woontooba” 238 western Avenue Montville. Louise and Jeff Tasker are
opening their large country garden for the first time.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">3.
“Wongawilli” 19 Manley Drive Montville. Rowena Cavanagh has
raised money for reconstruction in Fiji after cyclone Winstone in 2016. Rowena
has also provided valuable assistance with Open Gardens at "The
Shambles"<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Visitors
will enjoy three fascinating large country gardens, each with a different
character in their beautiful borrowed landscapes <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Plants
of all sorts for sale </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Bookman Old Style, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-a1pc-cMcKNbHeYr9U1fjE3Bqm_1nrLE8l2SKgXunryfn133Oow3DSjXAaQOdRDpdIjjN1AFU62chBCe6_3UohzyERxKz_SNSiloJqSdG-YsyUFIc4LWQmzfN5ruzxFUWhWUZ3S1n0TQeEcuH-AkXe0OIsRXxAkOMEG2-4by7oulJnFIr1wIEFSCOwQ=s1754" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1240" data-original-width="1754" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-a1pc-cMcKNbHeYr9U1fjE3Bqm_1nrLE8l2SKgXunryfn133Oow3DSjXAaQOdRDpdIjjN1AFU62chBCe6_3UohzyERxKz_SNSiloJqSdG-YsyUFIc4LWQmzfN5ruzxFUWhWUZ3S1n0TQeEcuH-AkXe0OIsRXxAkOMEG2-4by7oulJnFIr1wIEFSCOwQ=w519-h368" width="519" /></a><br /></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Refreshments
“Rising Scone Café” at “The Shambles"<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Funds
raised for Cittamani Hospice </span><a href="http://www.cittamanihospice.com.au/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">www.cittamanihospice.com.au</span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Visit
beautiful Montville village and the scenic Blackall Range attractions. Perhaps
make a weekend of it with some Montville accommodation. </span><a href="https://www.montvilleguide.com.au/montville-accommodation" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">https://www.montvilleguide.com.au/montville-accommodation<br /></span></a><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Entry
$10 to each garden, cash only please children free<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Yesterday was a sad day as we watched the big bunya pine next door get taken down as it was dead. It now lies on the ground and Shadow for some reason is scared of it. A few weeks ago I collected several small Bunya trees from around the base so we might be able to grow another one near by. I like properties that have a few large statement trees , just to marvel at their size and age and Bunyas are particularly important on the Blackall Range .<br />
We have had a couple of visiting groups recently and people seem to enjoy visiting our garden. It is interesting to see what gets the most attention. The coral fountain is popular and lately it has been the begonias and brugmansias that have been in full flower.The masses of macadamia nuts on the ground are also noticed and some people even race up on the verandah to use our vice to open some. Family visits are generally more frantic with children running around the path ways, looking for bugs and hanging out with Shadow.<br />
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<br />"The Shambles" Montville gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03281830217375682498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233301600566330158.post-20331146768285140762020-03-02T15:49:00.003-08:002020-03-02T17:20:17.941-08:00Statues in the garden.Well, I love a good statue as much as the next person and they definitely draw the eye and create a focus in the garden landscape. The questions are what?, why?, where ?, how ? and who?<br />
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What statue will you choose for your garden ? Do you have a spiritual need for a deity or will a classic gnome or wild animal such as a giraffe or elephant be on your wish list. These recognisable statues often tell visitors to the garden something about the owner . Sometimes they raise more questions than answers.<br />
Statuary and garden ornamentation often includes features such as concrete balls and some abstract features involving water. It is worth mulling over the statue you will choose for some time as a rushed purchase can lead to tears.<br />
Why? Of course the why seems such an obvious question, why not ? Statues are everywhere , they are in the shops , magazines and on tv. They are all around your suburb and they can be an inexpensive addition to any garden. Resin , plastic and concrete statues come in all shapes, sizes and colours and there are sure to be many that will appeal to you.<br />
Where? This is where many gardens come undone.A statue can make or break a garden. A constipated cupid sitting on a ball needs an appropriate spot in the garden,maybe a private corner?<br />
A cheeky gnome or large green frog too needs just the right spot to make it work.<br />
How ? This question runs through your mind as soon as you purchase the statue. First of all , How the heck is that thing going to fit in the car ? Seats down, seats up, seat belt , ropes or special delivery? If the sculpture is light weight and slightly quirky such as a family of meerkats this will be no problem unless you are using public transport. If on the other hand you are taken by a life sized version of Michelangelo's David or a Greek goddess it might be time to organise a ute or trailer and lots of blankets and ropes. The last thing you want is something to break off David!<br />
Who ? This does not really apply to the statue but more to who is going to be viewing the statue. Who visits your garden ? Do you want to get a reaction ? Do you want to offend? Luckily gardeners are so polite they will generally say they love your statues to your face but over on the other side of a bush they are either laughing their heads off or seriously questioning your sanity.<br />
I say go for it , buy or make some garden statuary for now and for the archaeologists of the future. Just imagine the delight when the 2060 Time Team turn up at your place and dig up the meerkats , the oversized snail and the cheeky gnome .<i> Kyleigh</i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCOtO2dHPYPAxCh63q-5kbqKQouUzG90pER4FRPzF9BjK2pt31RuapXJOh_FnP7hHAFlgwgu5Xew2eAqgNQuDKCDew6mDkrpJfP2-V7Yv4Cm9GITDv7-8OkZ4N3pNG8WSi2G2XidiAPlHC/s1600/there%2527s+my+knife.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"></a><br />
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"The Shambles" Montville gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03281830217375682498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233301600566330158.post-18912004149894789212019-12-29T21:18:00.000-08:002019-12-29T21:18:04.847-08:00Big dollar Gardens <br />
<i>I guess like many people who are interested in gardens we get a bit excited about watching new tv programmes about the topic. Alas, we find the current trend is to call in a garden designer and part with exorbitant amounts of cash .Call me old fashioned or "cheap " but it really takes the fun out of it for me. Just imagine the banter , google box style that is going on in most homes as some surburban home gardens get a big dollar revamp . Is it the gormless owners who want a pastiche of a garden to fill in that tiresome space around the mansion or is it the insipid presenters who cast a few doubts but always come around to loving the outcome . </i><br />
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<i> One such garden and I use that term loosely was no more than a car space at the back of the house. Naturally the whole thing has to be decimated so a " blank canvas " could be the starting point even a mature tree removed which naturally enough was providing shade to the house and needed to be replaced with a fancy roll out blind. Others have gone to great lengths with industrial scale earth works and hard landscaping all with the goal of being able to sit down and have a glass of wine in it when it's finished. The fact is you can sit down and have a glass of wine in your garden without the hoo haa. It is the predictability that sends me off to make cups of herbal tea so I probably haven't managed to watch one entire programme yet !! Did I miss something ?</i><br />
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<i> Where are the gardeners who will actually assess a property and start to retain mature trees and a broad palette of plants? Where are the landscapers who don't feel they have to build an edifice of hard surfaces with little pockets for plants? In all the eco talk , the bottom line is that doing less is far more sustainable . Generations of people have created gardens that haven't overwhelmed the dwelling or the suburb.It seems a bit ridiculous that the statement about growing your own vegies is juxtaposed with the three redimix trucks lined up in the driveway . </i><br />
<i> It simply isn't necessary and if you have a lot of excess cash go and fund a wing at the local hospital in preference to building a mega mansion,garden extravaganza and pretending that you have eco /sustainable credentials. Give me a humble dwelling and garden any day.</i><br />
<i>Look I obviously need a glass of wine so I will go and sit down at my stone circle /fire, which is just a circle of actual stones(no expense spared ) and wait for the fire ban to lift. Kyleigh</i><br />
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"The Shambles" Montville gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03281830217375682498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233301600566330158.post-29242491188716045352019-08-09T17:28:00.002-07:002019-08-09T17:28:18.656-07:00EXCITING TIMES AHEAD AT 'THE SHAMBLES": A BOOK LAUNCH AND THEN AN OPEN GARDEN IN OCTOBER<br />
Firstly to the Open garden.<br />
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New and returning visitors to "The Shamblea" at 85 Western Avenue Montville will be able to see
an extensive display of orchids, spring flowering shrubs and many rare
plants. Once again “The Shambles” will host a plant stall, toy and
treasure stall and light refreshments. So, if you plan to visit please
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Already over the Easter Weekend this year “The Shambles “ Open Garden and
Plant Stall at Montville raised $5770 for the Western Queensland Drought
Appeal. The garden has been opened
for charity at least once a year since 2001. Organisations such as Legacy,
Cittamani Hospice as well as the local community organizations have benefited
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But before we get as far as the October Open Garden plans are under way for a September book launch our our latest books. <span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", serif;">Our
colourful book </span><b style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", serif;">“Our Queenslanders, houses ♦gardens: Their Second century” </b><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", serif;">illustrates
the case for recognition and protection of our architectural and horticultural heritage.
In fact, “The Queenslander” house may be Australias best known architectural
style on the world stage. As well as defining aspects of structural
detail, our book describes the experience of living in a “Queenlander’ and
illustrates fine urban and rural examples of these houses and gardens.
Our book touches on Architecture, History, Horticulture and Queensland identity
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style",serif;">In the 21st century the pressure to subdivide and repurpose urban land
threatens to remove or permanently alter the “Queenslander” which once defined
the streetscape and the identity of our towns and cities. Modern tastes and
expectations of housing lead to alteration of the “Queenslander” structure
which threaten this vernacular housing style often making it unrecognisable.<br />
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_Hlk15982504"><b>“Our Queenslanders, homes♦gardens: Their second
Century"</b> </a>and the accompanying book<b> “Queenslander Gardens,
Plants for their Second Century: with Historical References” </b>will join our
other high quality self published gardening and childrens books. see our </span><a href="http://www.montvillegarden.com/"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Bookman Old Style", serif; text-decoration-line: none;">website</span></a><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style",serif;"> </span><a href="http://www.montvillegarden.com/"><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style",serif;">www.montvillegarden.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style",serif;"> As in the past we have
produced books in hard cover and in full colour. <b>“Our Queenslanders,
homes♦gardens: Their second Century"</b> a hard cover book of 400pages
will sell for $65, which will cover our printing costs. Only 100 copies have
been printed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style",serif;">“Our
Queenslanders, homes♦gardens: Their second Century"</span></b><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style",serif;">, after chapters defining the
structural features which define a “Queenslander” goes on to discuss the use of
timber or masonry and takes some time over structures such stumps, stairs
verandas and details concerning corrugated iron and structural ornamentation.
Chapters concerning “Queenslander” interiors discuss everything from paint and
pressed metal to electrical fittings and furniture. The “Queenslander” garden is treated in
similar detail with chapters on botanizing and collecting, through structural
features such as fences, gates and bush houses to the planting palette. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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"The Shambles" Montville gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03281830217375682498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233301600566330158.post-82012596805119964422019-03-24T23:29:00.000-07:002019-03-24T23:29:10.597-07:00Easter in the garden at MontvilleThis is just a note to say that our garden "The Shambles" at Montville is accessible for people who have walkers and wheelchairs . The property is relatively level and there are bitumen paths throughout the garden. We are very aware of places being inaccessible for people with mobility issues and around the garden chairs are sited to enjoy views and give people a break off their feet. As this Easter there is a prize home open up the street we hope to see many visitors here to support the drought /flood fund raiser. Ironically the prize home is not wheel chair accessible even though it is supporting a special needs organisation. It seems a missed opportunity to design a home that is not both attractive and accessible as even the fittest and youngest of us can break a leg for example. It is also a worthwhile consideration as the population ages that instead of needing to relocate have a home that can accommodate your changing needs.It is the same in the garden as we find having good pathways is more comfortable for most people to use and has a extra bonus for our grandchildren when they bring their scooters. <div>
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"The Shambles" 85 western Avenue Montville, Qld</h2>
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br />"The Shambles" Montville gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03281830217375682498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233301600566330158.post-72367555842082864642019-03-11T17:47:00.000-07:002019-03-11T17:47:04.596-07:00the summer autumn feeling Michael has taken total responsibility for all publicity for the open garden and his routine documentation of plants that keep coming . I have been working on the garden as usual and always find that an impending date on the calendar for an Open Garden increases the need for a multitude of lists , working bees with unsuspecting visitors and new ideas to be implemented. I can be found most days out in the garden somewhere with Shadow not far away. I am still trying to figure out a useful thing for him to do apart from looking like a spunk !<br />
During my latest visit to Sunray a local family owned nursery at Nambour we had a brief dicussion about the Nursery Industry and how gardening in the 80's and 90's was huge and supported in the media. We had the Open Garden Scheme, some really focused gardening programmes and it seemed that a lot of people were very keen. Since that time it is obvious that many people now live in units, have smaller gardens and perhaps have a more interior life style with electronic devices. I also find that the scope of gardening has narrowed to the point where if I see any more school children in their vegie gardens I will scream. Honestly even if you have the best crop of home grown beans and carrots there will be a fussy toddler or 10 year old who will refuse it point blank. Time to be quiet!<br />
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This weird Autumn /Summer weather does not appear to be affecting the garden. Everything is so hardy and resilient including some pretty flowering weeds that are filling in some gaps.<br />
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"The Shambles" Montville gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03281830217375682498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233301600566330158.post-16028387045557568762019-02-08T15:16:00.000-08:002019-02-08T15:16:08.935-08:00Esster in a Montville Garden<br />
Plans are well under way for our Easter Open Garden<br />
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<br />"The Shambles" Montville gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03281830217375682498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233301600566330158.post-40315847824969808242018-09-14T04:02:00.001-07:002018-09-14T04:02:49.960-07:00House and garden It seems a long time since writing a blog which means I have just been more occupied in the garden and doing the routine maintenance such as painting the house. Not the whole house though it sometimes feels like,why stop now?Painting lattice has been a pain but it looks heaps better now and Shadow's ( border collie) bedroom (aka verandah ) has been made over in a colour named Tendril that is paint that needed to be used up. All he needs now is a statement piece ,perhaps a good sized picture of a bone .The paint tins are actually rusting so like many things they don't make tins like they used to.Another big job that has been completed today is the relaying of pavers around they pool which was done by Rick a professional . Naturally it had all been laid wrong the first time 20 years ago but they have to say that ! It looks great .<div>
A lot of work has been happening in the garden including the addition of new plants due to a diversion to Sunray Garden Centre and a brief visit to Manawee and Bunnings. Not to mention a fairly constant stream of cuttings from friends and road sides.It has also been the biannual repotting of the anthiriums which is a a pleasant thing to do. Cuttings of rosemary and lavender are in the nursery and I will soon do some rose cuttings too. The composting area has been reorganised with the mulcher now nearby for quick use. No garden waste is removed from the property and who cares about a few discrete ( cubic metre ) piles in the corners?</div>
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I can be occupied out in the garden most days until dark as there is always a new idea or something to be done. Having groups of visitors to your garden does make you focus so I suggest that anyone who has some jobs to do around the garden just call a local club and arrange for them to visit you in a months time and see how you get into action. It doesn't matter which club , the local tennis club, canoers, darts group or machine knitters. I find that groups are often looking for a place to come and sit down and to have a nice morning tea. Write a few lists and get on with it. </div>
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Finally it is time to revisit the coral fountain and to actually finish it. In preparation we are gathering shells and I am making a clam shell from clay as a real one is $1000. </div>
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"The Shambles" Montville gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03281830217375682498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233301600566330158.post-51344236760174125422018-06-30T15:10:00.000-07:002018-06-30T15:10:24.151-07:00Midwinter at The Shambles 2018Midwinter rain has guaranteed success for a lot of garden reorganizatuion and transplanting and planting.<br />
A new garden 'The Magnolia Garden' near back stairs around <i>Magnolia liliiflora</i> 'Vulcan. Agapanthus , large clumps transplantedto Eastern boundary beyond the pool fence. New garden has Haemerocallis (Day Lilys) transplanted from front path garden, Violas and already has little Rosas from cutting,'Eyes for You', '10000 lights', 'Mutabilis' a Cream tea , 'Victora pride' and has places for 'Blue for You' and 'Blushing Knockout' which arenot ready yet as cuttings. Violas and possibly <i>Bellis perrennis</i> make up the look<br />
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Large Macadamia removed from SW corner Plough Inn.<br />
North end Central Shrub garden<br />
Roses from cutting transplanted to North Rosa Garden along with <i>Lilium yankonensis</i> from front ath garden. <i>Rhododendron vireya</i> from cutting also doing well in garden behin North Rosa Garden<br />
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Into North end central Shrub garden were transplanted large <i>Callicarpa bodineri</i>, Salvia 'Follets Folly', <i>Cuphea salvadorensis</i> and <i>Brunfelsia americana</i></div>
Behind Plough Inn cleared<br />
Overall the process of reorganization and garden development will help us look forward to a wonderful spring display from many new specimens<br />
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"The Shambles" Montville gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03281830217375682498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233301600566330158.post-21496618217027989772018-06-02T18:44:00.004-07:002018-06-02T18:44:40.966-07:00<h2 style="text-align: center;">
Art Exhibition SEED<br />Kyleigh Simpson</h2>
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Reflections Gallery, Montville Uniting Church<br />Main Street Montville<br />Open Daily, Free Admission<br />All of June 2018</h3>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 20.0pt;">This exhibition started with a seed. From a seed the
work evolved and took on a life of its own. <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 20.0pt;">Embedded in the theme is a love of nature and
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 20.0pt;">As a gardener seeds are familiar and fascinating to
me. I observe natures constant cycle in my garden. The symbolism of seeds is of
hope, faith, resilience, reliability, strength, patience & renewal. Each
piece of work makes use of collected and found objects including wooden
drawers, old furniture, off cuts of timber, plaster, fabric, paper, buttons,
seeds, miniature bits and pieces, wire, paint &glue. <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 20.0pt;">I have lived on the Blackall Range in Montville for
the past 26years.I am passionate about my garden “The Shambles” and have
enjoyed creating new gardens around the Church here</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 18.0pt;">. Kyleigh Simpson <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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"The Shambles" Montville gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03281830217375682498noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233301600566330158.post-33484730182547599022018-02-28T15:41:00.001-08:002018-02-28T15:41:20.987-08:00Greetings from the ShamblesAfter the very welcome rain we have over flowing tanks and happy plants . I can hear the steady whirr of chain saws in every direction as the clean up continues after the storm that hit Montville a couple of weeks ago. Added to that is the need to reduce overhanging branches and to let the sun into dark corners and for these jobs we have Brent come in to help so I don't have to struggle with inadequate blunt tools and directions from Michael . Not only that but he "chips " and that is a great relief to me because I hate the chipper even though it does do a great job. It is something about the noise and the need to be so selective when feeding the thing not to mention the occasional blockages that annoy me.<br />
On the fun side we are planting out a huge collection of cuttings grown plants in order to clear the decks as well as a few new shop bought plants that we keep buying even though we don't need more plants. The latest is Diamonds in the Dark, Lagerstroemia indica - Pure white . This gorgeous plant has deep plum coloured foliage and white flowers. I like the contrast and hope it will do well in a few places around the garden.<br />
Sadly the Plough Inn is very damp after the rain and it is necessary to repave it and do a better job of raising the floor level . It even has a sink hole which is interesting if you don't accidentally step in it. There is something down there because Shadow is intrigued and emerges with a dirty nose.<br />
As usual the garden is always in a state of flux and we would hate it to be a static space where all that was required was hedging. The garden is a main topic of conversation and we both have notebooks (where's the pen?)with "ideas and plans" that keep us amused. The Plough Inn for example could have french doors , be sealed properly and have a stove recess. The side verandah could become a dream bed room to look out at leaves and a tree house could be built in the nut tree. We could have a bridge but we don't have any water!Doesn't everyone do this? Don't get too excited because nothing may happen!Ideas aren't always good.<br />
We are looking forward to two groups doing return visits the garden in March and April . This is lovely for us as it will show the garden in a different season but there will be other changes to see as well. K<br />
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"The Shambles" Montville gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03281830217375682498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233301600566330158.post-44768156400863873262018-01-16T14:56:00.004-08:002018-01-16T14:56:52.902-08:00Holidays and Time to redesign some areas<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
January 2018, our first holiday in 18 months. We
travelled to Toowoomba and had a very relaxed and comfortable time. We couldn't
resist a couple of plant nurserys and had a great discussion with Penny
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The following are waiting to go in with our next rains. <o:p></o:p></div>
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A list of Salvias and perennials is mentioned on a previous blog.</div>
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The 'Wisteria Arch; has been stripped on Wisteria to let
the lovely and are old Rose AIMEE VIBERT (1828) NOISETTE, continue to climb
over this (also to add rose ADÉLAÏDE D'ORLÉANS to this structure)<o:p></o:p></div>
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The North Rose garden will be taken back from Anenome and
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After a lovely visit and some discussion we accquired the following from Penny McKinlays nursery at Pittsworth<o:p></o:p></div>
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ADÉLAÏDE D'ORLÉANS Rambling Rose One of the most
beautiful rambling roses. Produces great quantities of creamy white,
semi-double blooms, which hang elegantly in dainty sprays. Almost evergreen.
Very healthy. Ideal for shade Bred by Antoine Jacques in France 1826<o:p></o:p></div>
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KNOCK OUT The bloom cycle produces rich cherry red/hot
pink blooms that will continue until the first hard frost. Black spot
resistant, drought tolerant and self-cleaning, Bred by William J. Radler, USA,
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DOUBLE KNOCK OUT CUTTINGS GROWN This rose is much like
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MR LINCOLN CUTTINGS GROWN HYBRID TEA large fragrant deep
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From The Springs nursery Toowoomba<o:p></o:p></div>
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Lobelia cardinalis - Cardinal Flower ‘Flamingo”<o:p></o:p></div>
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This is a majestic, clump forming perennial. Spikes of
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"The Shambles" Montville gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03281830217375682498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233301600566330158.post-66132837664528341702018-01-09T15:39:00.000-08:002018-01-09T15:39:27.409-08:00A garden visit Michael and I recently visited the garden at Pattemore House at Maleny. It was late in the afternoon and there was a lovely breeze blowing from the east as we entered through the back garden past the privet hedge. It is the sort of place where the house nestles into its surroundings and the remnant plants such as mature camellias , persimmons, mulberry trees instantly set a scene . These are the survivors - the plants that have grown through droughts and flooding rain and they give the gardner a clue as to what grows well .The cobble stones in the laundry area and the open verandah invites a closer look. The historical group had provided us with a detailed map so we were able to identify all of the garden and the proposed directions for the garden.<br />
It was lovely to see the old plants retained as so often gardens are swept aside , heritage or no heritage. As if a garden is just something that can be filled in later after the "important" hard landscaping is done. It is soft landscaping that is the ingredient for old gardens. I like the human touch where pavers are not pristine or rocks are piled as garden edges. Lets face it people in the past had a mend and make do philosophy perhaps more by economic necessity than desire.<br />
The wind in the trees always takes me back to childhood and this home has a lot of the ingredients to become a really worthwhile garden to visit . I like the rough lawn and those deep shady places under the mulberry boughs and . There is possibly a lot you could do in the garden but perhaps paring back and keeping the garden as original as possible might be best. Adding on to garden beds and filling in hedges and basically treading lightly will be the key.<br />
From the front there is a long drive lined with mature trees. This landscape allows visitors to wander away from the house garden and view the property from a different angle. I always imagine what it would have been like to live in particular houses. What a day would have been like and who would have been playing or working in the garden. I imagine on hot afternoons families and friends may have sat on the verandah and looked out for a sign of rain as we did today.<br />
I imagine the children picking mulberries and being covered in juice-their mouths, hands and probably their clothes. Someone might suddenly feel a spot of rain and there would be a mad dash to get the clothes off the line. Someone might start getting attacked by mozzies and as the dusk settles it will be time to head indoors.<br />
As we drove away we looked out across Maleny's new estates with smaller blocks and landscaped outdoor areas . It makes it even more important to preserve and value the gardens surrounding the older buildings on the Blackall Range. I guess we took for granted the Queensland gardens we grew up with when everyone had a mango tree , a chook house and a patch of maiden hair fern under the steps. It was normal as children <br />
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to leave the house from morning til night and quite simply be occupied in the garden or friends gardens or in our case down at the beach or on the cliffs at Shorncliffe.<br />
Garden preservation is for the future generations and I hope that it doesn't become a rarefied treat to actually get all those wonderful feelings from gardens. "The Shambles" Montville gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03281830217375682498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233301600566330158.post-13576196293840957882018-01-09T15:38:00.000-08:002018-01-09T15:38:01.641-08:00A new Year and New plants for "The Shambles"A new year, our 26th at "The Shambles" sees warm temperatures, satisfactory rain and an effort to replace lost plants , add new ones and continue the vitality of our collections.<br />
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<i><span style="color: #660000;">Livistona chinesis x 2, Coffee arabica x 2 and Duranta lorentzii x 2 all added in NW garden areas in December 2017</span></i></div>
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PLANTS ORDERED ADDED DEC 2017 JAN 2018<o:p></o:p></div>
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HERB COTTAGE
31/12/2017. Very prompt delivery with plants arriving in good condition<o:p></o:p></div>
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Salvia mexicana 'Limelight'
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Iris virginica Iris
versicolorBlue Flag Iris versicolor is a flowering herbaceous perennial plant,
growing 10–80 centimetres high. This iris tends to form large clumps from
thick, creeping rhizomes. The unwinged, erect stems generally have basal leaves
that are more than 1 cm wide. Leaves are folded on the midribs so that they
form an overlapping flat fan. The well developed blue flower has 6 petals and
sepals spread out nearly flat and have two forms. The longer sepals are
hairless and have a greenish-yellow blotch at their base. The inferior ovary is
bluntly angled. Flowers are usually light to deep blue (purple and violet are
not uncommon) and bloom during May to July. Fruit is a 3-celled, bluntly angled
capsule. The large seeds can be observed floating in fall. 1. Don't know if this will work here.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: #660000;"><i>Buddleja davidii white central shrub garden</i></span></div>
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Buddleja davidii 'Santana'
PURPLE FLOWER VARIEGATED 2 for Stone circle, variegated plant collection.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Heliotrope – Golden 1 Front pah garden<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rose Mutabilis 2 Can never have enough of these. We have 3 healthy ones about the place.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rosemary - Herb Cottage Rosemary 1 For fenced rose garden with other Rosemary varieties.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Salvia corrugata 1 To replace a lost one<o:p></o:p></div>
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Salvia dorisiana 'Fruity Sage' 2 To replace lost plants<o:p></o:p></div>
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Salvia mexicana 'Limelight' 2<o:p></o:p></div>
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PERENNIALLE PLANTS NURSERY . This nursery has Phlomis and we have a new spot in the sun, where the Tabebuia chrysora was removed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Phlomis fruticosa - Jerusalem Sage 2 <o:p></o:p></div>
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"The Shambles" Montville gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03281830217375682498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233301600566330158.post-14928685353454568102017-11-12T01:52:00.000-08:002017-11-12T01:52:12.235-08:00Meeting people in the gardenIt was lovely to talk to the visitors in the garden yesterday and very fortunate that it wasn't today as it has been rainy and cool.It certainly was a very relaxed opening for us and I am pleased that people were interested in the garden and ready to go home and work in their own gardens which is the whole idea.<br />
Unexpectedly we had friends arrive and stay on for dinner . Luckily we have the "Lazy Rabbit' nearby so we could buy a delicious Japanese take away.<br />
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This afternoon I have been out picking roses for the house before they get too sodden."The Shambles" Montville gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03281830217375682498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233301600566330158.post-14288448392564935432017-11-09T00:21:00.000-08:002017-11-09T00:21:19.387-08:00Open Garden this Saturday Afternoon 11/11/17For years we have opened our garden according to a date on the calendar and often it isn't the best time . When trying to prepare a long term lead up for a garden to be ready for the public so many things come into play . The weather for a start along with preparing plants to sell and coordinating refreshments and willing helpers . This weekend is a no frills version of an open garden and it will probably feel a bit more laid back and less frantic than the more organised opening. The preparation for this weekend began just a couple of days ago and has included nothing more than a couple of flyers, a mention on face book and word of mouth. It doesn't matter if 5 people come along or 50. The garden itself has had a huge boost from mother nature and loads of attention from me as usual. I really love my garden and both Michael and I get great satisfaction from it as it continues to mature . We know that you have to be here all the time to really appreciate the subtle changes and the growth of plants. It can be something as transient as the fog that gives the garden a magical appearance. We are opening and sharing the garden this Saturday afternoon purely because it is looking lovely at the moment and there are several shrubs in full flower and a few areas in progress to look at.<br />
<i>This garden is not a show garden, it has weeds and doesn't stay inside the edges . It is a robust place where our family and friends get together and where children and dogs play . Honestly some people just go over the top with garden neatness & their outdoor eating preparation. Our kids had "picnics" that consisted of a brisk walk at the falls followed by a a drink of water and an apple. Here we have the remnants of an impromptu feast down the back yard. Everything tastes better outdoors! Feel free to bring along your own afternoon tea or special beverage on Saturday. We once gave a bus load of visitors a glass of wine each and they staggered out at the end with high praise and a smile on their faces. Kyleigh</i><br />
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