Winter is here again an it's the time to rearrange the garden. We have been very busy changing things around and creating new features at Itchy Palms Gardens. Pruning too has kept us on our toes. Below is a before and after shot of one of 8 moptop gleditsias we've freshly pruned. Paul & I have also put in a dry river bed just because ;) We've just completed this massive project and hope you all come and see it this December at our Open Garden. We have also put in 4 iris beds as shown below. To all of you keep enjoying your own creations in the garden. Happy Digging.
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Open Garden fast approaching So much work has been done since my last blog and since the last Open Garden we had last December. We have just had a little rain and the gardens here at Itchy Palms are bounding along nicely. Hoping to see you here. Helping raise funds for the local Mandurang Hall.Winter is a great time to get out and to do all those major jobs that you've been putting off. Living in a bush fire prone area we are always on our toes in the summer months with fire prevention. Paul and I thought it was about time we put in a cross over at the front part of our property for fire trucks to provide access in the worse case scenario. Here are some pictures of our efforts. Our next job is to get gate/s sorted. It's good to see progress.
Oh we're also working on the grapevine relocation project still. I'll keep you posted. Remember our next Open Garden is in December this year on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th. We'll keep you posted. Just Mark the date on your calendar. Happy Digging. U3A VisitFriday 13th April. Unlucky for some, but Itchy Palms Gardens welcomed the delightful members of this group from Bendigo, Victoria. The sun shone brightly at morning tea time as the members of Bendigo's U3A gathered around for a cuppa. Paul and I hope they had a nice day wondering about and breathing in the fresh air. After a long dry summer we can only hope there is rain on the horizon. Thank you Yvonne for arranging the tour and helping us to make all go smoothly. Paul & I both hope we got you all motivated to get out in your own gardens and create.
Happy Digging. Judy Sens Why not start some bonsai?Well it seems I was a bit premature in being thankful for a rain. We have had only approx. 10mm since December and as I am writing it's early April. I am grateful we have water to use but shifting hoses is never as good as that precious stuff from the sky. I've been distracting myself with planting bulbs and potting up bonzai as it's far too dry to contemplate planting or shifting any more plants at the moment. I am by no means professing to be an expert in the art of Bonsai but I have had quite a bit of fun having a go. My mother has nurtured her Bonsai collection for over 40 years but I'm a total beginner. This is a Ginko I have just repotted. It's more of a before pic than anything. It's always good to have I starting reference. :) Now don't laugh...this is another of my creations. It is actually a rosemary I dug up from the garden. Yes I am impatient! I am planning to shape it a bit more but am waiting to see if survives the brutality inflicted upon it so far first. I will be sure to update it's progress. Just remember not all bonsai are grown from a seedling. You can give trees that would otherwise be thrown on the burning pile a chance at becoming a beautiful miniature or just cheat like me. The 'gnarlier' the better.
Oh and if the worst happens and they are taken by the gardeners in the sky you can always make a beaut Christmas tree or table ornament. Happy Digging. Our Christmas present from above. December 2017
As you can see this poor Manchurian Pear in our De Beer's Garden has been in the wars before and was just starting to heal nicely. She broke in half 4 days after our Open Garden (thankfully) when a storm came past with strong winds. Paul has done some surgery with his chainsaw since and we are giving this tree one more chance. It's amazing how one tree can totally change the appearance of a garden. The plants around it have gone from full shade to full sun so hopefully they are tough enough to survive our brutal summer. Pictures of surgery and progress to follow. Merry Christmas & Happy Digging. Yes our first open day is this weekend (16th & 17th December 2016 10am till 4pm each day) to help raise funds for the local Mandurang Hall restoration project. Just a few finishing touches to be done and hopefully the weather will be our friend. We are so happy with our progress and so exhausted but hope to see your here. There will be drinks available and some plants on sale. We have a porter loo on site and there are disabled toilets at the Mandurang Cricket club on the corner of Nankervis and Sedgwick roads. Special thanks to Bendigrow Garden and Living Centre, and Tannery Lane Sand and Soil, Tannery Lane, Strathfieldsaye Victoria. Remember be sun smart and sorry no dogs. Here are some fresh brag pictures of the gardens to inspire you. Happy Digging. Itchypalms Gardens address is 26 Kenean Court Mandurang south, Victoria :)
We are proud to announce the Mandurang Hall Committee are coming on board with us for our first Open Garden ever. At no expense to them half the entry fee on the day will be going directly to the hall refurbishment. The Hall has served the community of Mandurang for many years but is in desperate need of major renovations including a new roof. Our first truck load of sand has arrived. So much to do for our Open Garden.
We're hoping to have everything in tip top shape. This Load of granite sand will be topping our paths in Penny Lane. Happy Digging. |
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