Your Home and Garden
Winter work keeps gardeners busy
Colac Otway Shire Council’s Parks and Gardens team members Jack Theodore, Tara Kerle and Brayden O’Dwyer are keeping busy keeping Colac and district public gardens in tip-top shape this winter.
Booklets promote landcare in Corangamite Shire
Two new booklets will help gardeners across Corangamite Shire to create beautiful gardens that will help wildlife to thrive with plants native to the area.
Protecting fruit trees during warm months
With more hot weather on the way, it’s time to think about protecting fruit trees from heat stress.
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.
By Jena Carr
BOTANIC BRILLIANCE: The talented team behind Colac’s showcase gardens
They keep one of Colac’s best assets looking spectacular. Now the team at Colac Botanic Gardens have talked to the Colac Herald about what they love about their roles.
By Greta Lannen