Home and Garden
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.
Fantastic finishes for bright garden
Decades of experience and dedication have culminated in the Finn family’s stunning wrap-around garden, which includes touches of their farming pedigree.
A stunning, tranquil oasis at Birre
Retired nurse Susie Coulson loves spending time in her wonderful and “quirky” Birregurra garden.
Passive home is a dream come true
Heidi and Shane Fitzsimmons built their passive-solar home in Colac 11 years ago, and Heidi says its sustainable credentials have well and truly paid off in that time.