Articles tagged: Home and Garden
Green thumbs growing at schools
Two Colac and district schools are set to have their students roll up their sleeves, growing and cooking their own healthy masterpieces thanks to recent funding.
Runaway rose captivates city’s resident
Nature is certainly full of surprises, and Colac resident Noelle Edge was astonished when she found a yellow rose flowering from her downpipe.
Nalangil property blends heritage and modern living
Restorations and renovations of a Colac district period home have considered every special touch over the journey.
Tapestry of adventures, memories
Frances Albertella’s home has been filled with chapters of her life, with fascinating paintings, decorations and furniture lending itself to a memory or adventure.
Colac couple revive historic home
Colac’s Anthony and Katy Bright are looking after a piece of the city’s history, as the new custodians of the former Colac station master’s house.
Green thumbs ready for autumn
A local community group has decided to go back to nature with their upcoming event.
Garden beauty on show at Birregurra
Michael Jan’s beautiful gardens at Birregurra Cottage have only been around for less than five years, but they have amazed hundreds of people.
Taking care of heritage and history
For Robyn and Michael Barrand, living in their beautiful Colac home means taking care of heritage and history.
Transformation for Colac home
Six years ago, Colac homeowners Jess and Daniel Roberts began their mission to transform their charming 1920s weatherboard home into a modern classic.
A slice of Swan Marsh history
The life and history of a home can often provide a fascinating glimpse into the past.
Dream renovation comes alive
Turning their property into a home filled with love was the goal behind Kate DeLorenzo and her partner Tom’s dream renovation process.
A journey of growth
Trev Sluggett’s love of dahlias has bloomed into a journey of learning, healing and socialising.
Garden holds treasured memories
Delwyn Parker knows nothing lasts forever, but she’ll never forget her garden.
Growing goodness: Jen finds joy in her ‘happy place’
From the trees and flowers through to the fruit and vegetable crops, goodness grows in Jen Brooke’s garden.
Raelene’s inspirational garden
When Raelene Cook began her gardening journey with just two flower bushes, she never could have imagined her property would eventually become a seven-garden oasis.
Garden at Cororooke intrigues and delights
If you look closely, you can catch a glimpse into the almost-eight decades of Frances Albertella’s life and personality through her delightful Cororooke garden.
Craftsman embraces ancient art
The ancient and intricate art of dry-stone walling is being kept alive by a talented local craftsman.
Paul is saving species in a native paradise
Paul Kennedy’s Elliminyt garden is saving rare native plants from extinction, all while providing a stunning oasis for wildlife.
Tropical twist at Elliminyt garden
A tropical garden in south-west Victoria might seem like a challenge but Elliminyt’s Daryl Lawrence has curated his garden to give off that tropical feel.
Creating a paradise at Birregurra
Chris and David Bentley love the peace and quiet of their home and garden at Birregurra, with Chris saying the decision to move to the town felt good for her soul.
Spectacular garden is a labour of love
Pat Lloyd has built up an extraordinary garden full of different plants and flowers. Read more on page 13.
Prioritise your vegie patch
With summer drawing to a close, and autumn just around the corner, now can be a busy time in the garden.
Native gardens draw beneficial birds
While today’s feature article is about deterring birds from fruit trees, that doesn’t mean we want to deter birds completely.
Fabulous fruit growth takes a bit of work
Most gardeners know the annoyance of having birds or insects attack their fruit.
