This beautiful garden at Fern Tree on the lower slopes of Kunanyi provided a stunning setting for the final Southern Food Garden Group visit of the season. With extensive protected areas for food crops nestled among towering eucalypts and other native plants, we had a chance for a close up look at how two keen gardeners have managed the challenges of a steep site, cold climate, and extensive wildlife pressure to create a thriving and productive space for growing food.
Growing rosehips, pruning a split apple tree branch, future garden plans including a Lazutin style beehive and massive yields from tomato plants were amongst the conversation at the final northern garden visit for this season. Despite only being 7 months old, Nicki's garden in Ravenswood was filled with productive vegetable beds and a mix of new and established fruit trees.
🍇 Food Garden Group newsletter - April 2025 🍇
We like to grow what we eat
After some very welcome early morning rain, David and Deb's garden in Youngtown provided a lovely setting for our March northern garden visit. An attractive ornamental garden led us to a productive food garden including numerous fruit trees, raised vegetable beds, a potting shed and a glasshouse providing lots to explore.
🍎Food Garden Group newsletter - March 2025🍎
We like to grow what we eat
Fifteen minutes north of Launceston, Kate and Roy's garden is surrounded by Tamar Valley vineyards and views of blackwoods, wattles and eucalypts from every angle of their 1 hectare block. After some very welcome early morning rain of 10mls, the rain clouds cleared and we enjoyed a balmy morning in an interesting and productive garden.
