Sorrento, overlooking the Bay of Naples is a magical place in my eyes. I have been there more times than I can count and it never ceases to amaze me. Each visit has revealed new hidden treasures including what I like to call the “Secret Gardens of Sorrento”.
Read MoreGardening Must Do’s for Winter
Mid-Winter at last! Not too long before the days start warming up again. While it is chilly outside the thought of venturing out into the garden may not be quite as alluring. However there is no time like the present to undertake the following gardening projects.
Read MoreGetting to The Root of Bare Root Season
Winter is the time to get your hands dirty and plant bare root stock. Bare root season commences in June when deciduous trees are in a dormant state due to the colder weather, and can survive out of the ground for a short period of time. Gardeners successfully establish many thousands of bare rooted plants every year. It can be a very efficient and economical way of planting deciduous trees and shrubs.
Read MoreInspiring the Next Generation of Gardeners
Children’s gardens and associated activities allow for learning and expression of creativity. I’m into my second year of sharing the joys of gardening with fresh minds. In Autumn, I delivered two childrens’ gardening workshops in conjunction with Diaco’s Garden Nursery in Mornington.
Read MoreConnecting to the Silence in Nature
Laboratory of Silence - "In every sound sleeps the silence"
Designed by students of the Czech Technical University with the support of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the installation was an interactive display that evoked the atmosphere of a sample of typical Czech forest. An observer was stopped in silence to observe the surrounding forest installation.
Read MoreSafeguarding Our Natural Environment... Change starts with each of us
When visiting Sardinia last year, I returned to one of my favourite spots, Chia, in the municipality of Domus De Maria. The thing I love most about Chia is the magnificence of its natural environment. Fresh air, an abundance of green life, natural wetlands that are home to flamingos and other wading birds, pristine beaches with crystal clear waters.
Read MoreItaly… My Place of Discovery
In 2004, I travelled for the first time to my motherland Italy and developed a deep love for the culture, traditions and lifestyle. Italy has a plethora of provinces, each with their own rich heritage of farming, sharing of knowledge and gastronomical delights.
Read MoreWelcome to 2015
I was awarded Victoria State Winner of the Nursery and Garden Industry Australia Heather Rumsey Young Leader Award at the Nursery and Garden Industry Victoria 110th Gala Dinner.
This year is certainly shaping up to be an exciting year for Garden Soirée after setting up the foundations in 2014.
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