In the Nursery

Tuesday October 20th

With more steady rain forecast for the weekend this will be a great week to get some spring/summer veggie seedlings in the ground. We have a big range in stock this week (and more on the way) - plus lots of herbs to choose from. Keith. #inthenursery #veggies #herbs ... See MoreSee Less

Sunday October 18th

Viburnum plicatum ‘Pink Beauty’ is an elegant deciduous shrub which features flat, lacecap clusters of pale flowers in spring that age to pink. In autumn the attractive green foliage turns reddish/purple. It's attractive layered habit has made 'Pink Beauty' a popular choice as a feature shrub that can be grown in either full sun or part shade. Keith. #inthenursery #viburnum ... See MoreSee Less

Saturday October 17th

If you're looking for a splash of spring colour for the garden we have a roses, perennials, annuals, natives and clematis blooming in the nursery this week. Drop in for a browse if you're down Tilba Tilba way - we're just a short drive from Narooma or Bermagui. Keith. #inthenursery #spring ... See MoreSee Less

Friday October 16th

We have some beautiful Japanese maples in stock this weekend - including the richly coloured Acer palmatum 'Bloodwood', the cut-leaf Acer palmatum dissectum 'Crimson Wave' and the variegated Acer palmatum 'Butterfly'. These graceful, small feature trees add stunning foliage to any garden - drop in for a look this weekend, we are open 10am - 3pm Sat + Sun. Keith. #inthenursery #maples ... See MoreSee Less

Thursday October 15th

Corydalis 'Blue Line' is a shade-loving perennial which features soft, fern-like foliage and colourful blue flowers from spring to autumn. A great option for an edging plant around shaded paths, water features and ponds or grown in a pot or container. Flowering in the nursery now. Keith. #inthenursery #perennials ... See MoreSee Less

Tuesday October 13th

Lots of spring colour in the nursery this week with salvias and agastaches in flower and hanging baskets full of petunias looking great. We also have a nice range of natives in stock - including the beautiful Alyogyne 'West Coast Gem'. Drop in for a browse if you're down Tilba Tilba way - we're open 10am to 3pm, seven days a week. Keith. #inthenursery #perennials #annuals #spring ... See MoreSee Less

Sunday October 11th

Cercis canadensis Roethgold 'Chain of Hearts' is a compact deciduous tree which features dainty clusters of mauve flowers on bare branches in spring followed by large golden-yellow to light green heart-shaped leaves. Currently flowering in the nursery. Keith. #inthenursery #trees #spring ... See MoreSee Less

Friday October 9th

We have a new batch of grafted eremophilas in the nursery this week - including the stunning 'Pink Pantha'! This new hybrid (E. glabra x E. nivea) features the same soft, grey foliage of the popular E. nivea 'Gubburra Bells' but with bright pink flowers in spring. We also have the lilac flowering 'Gubburra Bells' back in stock this weekend. These beautiful contrast foliage plants are becoming widely used in a range of gardens - with grafting onto hardy rootstock allowing them to be grown sucessfully in a much wider range of conditions than their native habitats. Keith. #inthenursery #nativeplants #eremophila ... See MoreSee Less

Tuesday October 6th

Kangaroo paws are a great addition to any garden - planting different colours and forms together can create a stunning display for long periods of the year. We currently have a range of these hardy natives in stock. Keith. #inthenursery #nativeplants #kangaroopaws ... See MoreSee Less

Monday October 5th

Rudbeckia subtomentosa (Sweet Coneflower or Sweet Black-eyed Susan) is a herbaceous perennial featuring bright yellow flowers across the warmer months and into autumn. Deadheading spent flowers encourages additional blooms - cut flowers also keep well. Just one of the new perennials that arrived in the nursery last week. Limited numbers available (and going fast!) Keith. #inthenursery #perennials ... See MoreSee Less

Monday September 28th

Conostylis aculeata is a clumping native plants that is a great option for winter/spring colour in a native garden or rockery. New stock expected in the nursery this week. Keith. #inthenursery #nativeplants ... See MoreSee Less

Saturday September 26th

We have some stunning feature maples in the nursery at the moment - including the Coral Bark Maple (Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku'), 'Bloodwood' Japanese maple (Acer palmatum 'Bloodwood') and the cutleaf Acer palmatum dissectum 'Crimson Wave'. Keith. #inthenursery #maples ... See MoreSee Less

Tuesday September 22nd

Kangaroo Paws are a great native option for spring colour with a large range of different heights and forms now available. We have a good selection available in the nursery this week - plus new stock arriving. Keith. #inthenursery #nativeplants #kangaroopaws ... See MoreSee Less

Monday September 21st

Lychnis flos-cuculi 'Petite Jenny' (Ragged Robin) is a dwarf form of this tufted perennial which features lavender-pink double flowers from late spring to early summer. In stock and flowering now. Keith. #inthenursery #perennials #spring ... See MoreSee Less

Sunday September 20th

We have several forms of the beautiful deciduous climber Clematis montana currently in stock - with all plants either in bud or flowering. Keith. #inthenursery #spring #Clematis ... See MoreSee Less

Thursday September 17th

The nursery is starting to fill up with seasonal colour - with more annuals and perennials set to arrive today! We also have a nice range of pots in stock - plus all the potting/planting mixes and fertilisers your spring garden might need. Keith. #inthenursery #spring ... See MoreSee Less

Wednesday September 16th

Spring colour in the nursery this week includes azaleas, clematis and a range of perennials. We also have lots of veggie seedlings in stock - with more arriving this week. Keith. #inthenursery #spring ... See MoreSee Less

Tuesday September 15th

We currently have a good collection of grafted flowering gums - (Corymbia / Eucalyptus ficifolia and hybrids) in the nursery - with some plants already starting to flower. Varieties in stock include 'Summer Red' (pictured), 'Summer Beauty' and 'Wild Fires'. These hardy, grafted plants put on a vibrant floral display in spring / summer and make a stunning feature in any garden. Keith. #inthenursery #nativeplants #graftedgums ... See MoreSee Less

Monday September 14th

Lots of fresh seasonal colour in the nursery at the moment plus new seedlings, annuals, perennials and native plants expected in the nursery this week. Drop by for a browse if you are down Tilba Tilba way. Keith. #inthenursery #spring ... See MoreSee Less

Sunday September 13th

Pulmonaria 'Diana Clare' is a hardy, shade-loving perennial with attractive foliage and flowers. The flowers are vibrant violet-blue when they first emerge, then transition to purple and pink. Blues, purples and pinks can appear on the plant at the same time. Currently flowering in the nursery. Keith. #inthenursery #perennials #spring ... See MoreSee Less

Saturday September 12th

Lots of cheery spring flowering in the nursery this weekend with Marguerite and African daisies (Argyranthemum and Osteospermum) in particular putting on a coulourful show. Drop by a browse if you're after some instant colour for your spring garden. Keith. #inthenursery #spring #daisies ... See MoreSee Less

Thursday September 10th

Our first large batch of spring vegetable seedlings arrived this week so we now have basil, chillies, passionfruit, strawberries, tomatoes and capsicum in stock. Drop in and grab a few punnets if you're working on the veggie patch this weekend! We're open 10am to 3pm, Sat + Sun. Keith. #inthenursery #spring #vegetables ... See MoreSee Less

Wednesday September 9th

The first delivery of our spring clematis collection arrived today and we now have a good range of both of the beautiful Clematis montana and large flowering hybrids in stock - including 'Daniel Deronda' (purple), 'Belle Nantaise' (lavender) and 'Chevalier' (mauve-blue). Many of these are already in bud or starting to flower - particularly the C. montana forms ('Starlight' pictured here). Keith #inthenursery #Clematis #spring ... See MoreSee Less

Monday September 7th

Spring has definitely arrived in the nursery this week with blossom trees putting on their seasonal show, tomatoes and strawberries in stock and a range of beautiful perennials starting to flower. Drop in for a browse if you're down Tilba Tilba way - we're open 10am - 4pm, seven days a week. Keith. #inthenursery #spring ... See MoreSee Less

Sunday September 6th

Dianthus are a great option for some instant seasonal colour in the garden or a pot - we currently have a range of colours on show in the nursery. Keith. #inthenursery #spring ... See MoreSee Less

Saturday September 5th

Epimedium 'Hot Lips' are starting to flower in the nursery and look amazing! These showy perennials are a great option for a shaded spot in your garden - with the elegant sprays of flowers appearing in spring to summer. We have a nice collection of shade-loving perennials in the nursery at the moment - drop in for a look at some options to brighten up the darker corners of your garden. Keith #inthenursery #shadelovers #perennials ... See MoreSee Less

Friday September 4th

Spring has arrived and many blossom trees are starting to put on their seasonal floral display. It's not too late to add a blossom tree to your garden - we still have a good range of potted ornamental pears, plums and Malus (crab apples) in stock. We also have a large collection of deciduous fruit trees available if you're after both spring blossom and fruiting. Drop in for a look this weekend if you're down Tilba Tilba way - we're open 10am to 3pm, Sat + Sun in Tilba Tilba. Keith. #inthenursery #spring ... See MoreSee Less

Thursday September 3rd

We have a nice range of native ground covers in stock this week - including Damperias and Scaveolas which look equally at home in cottage and mixed plantings as they do in native rockeries and garden beds. Both of these compact and delicate natives also do well in a pot. Drop in for a look this weekend if you're after some fresh spring colour in the garden. Keith #inthenursery #nativeplants ... See MoreSee Less

Tuesday September 1st

African daisies (Osteospermum) are great perennial option for instant colour in the garden or a pot to welcome the arrival of spring! We have a nice range of colours and forms in stock and more arriving this week. Keith. #inthenursery #perennials #daisies ... See MoreSee Less

Monday August 31st

Iberis 'Winter Glow' is a compact perennial which features lacy white flowers from winter into spring. The attractive green foliage also forms a neat dome in either full sun or part shade positions. Can be used as in garden edges, rockeries or containers. Keith. #inthenursery #perennials ... See MoreSee Less

Sunday August 30th

We have a nice range of early-spring flowering perennials in stock now that are ideal for those shadier spots in the garden. Pachyphragma macrophyllum features flat clusters of small four-petalled white flowers in spring - while Bergenia ‘Baby Doll Pink’ has pink blooms which open from spring to summer on green and red stems. The flowers start out a very light shade, then mature to a deeper pink. Both of these perennials are hardy ground covers in part or full shade. Both are starting to flower in the nursery now. Keith. #inthenursery #perennials ... See MoreSee Less

Saturday August 29th

Rhodanthe 'Paper Star' is a compact native 'everlasting' daisy which features paper-like flowers with pink buds opening to white flowers with a yellow centre in spring. In stock and in flower now. Keith #inthenursery #nativeplants #spring ... See MoreSee Less

Friday August 28th

Pulmonaria ‘Lewis Palmer’ is an early flowering perennial which features clusters of nodding flowers that open pink before turning blue. Foliage is also attractive with large white-spotted green leaves. Often grown as an accent foliage plant in shady situations where it does well in both dappled light and full shade. Just one of the new perennials in stock this week. Keith #inthenursery #perennials ... See MoreSee Less

Wednesday August 26th

A new addition to our fruit tree collection this week is the 'All-in-one' Almond™ cv.’Zaione’. This a compact, self-pollinating form that bears good crops of soft-shelled, sweet-flavoured almonds. 'All-in-one'™ grows 20-30% smaller than regular almond trees. In stock (and flowering) now. Keith #inthenursery #nuts #almonds ... See MoreSee Less

Wednesday August 26th

Grevillea lanigera 'Kangarutha' is a hardy, low shrub which features masses of red/pink flowers from winter,, through spring and into summer. Leaves are slightly finer than other G. lanigera variations and the plant is slightly more upright than other prostrate forms. The 'Kangarutha' form originated from plants in the Bournda National Park south of Tathra - so this is a great option for adding a 'local' to your southcoast garden. Back in stock from today! Keith #natives #grevilleas #birdattracting #inthenursery - images by Silverdory Productions ... See MoreSee Less

Monday August 24th

It may officially still be winter but the nursery is already starting to feel very much like the start of spring! We still have a great range of fruit trees in stock (including many dwarf varieties) and more arriving shortly. We also have new perennials and native plants arriving this week. Drop in for a look if you're down Tilba Tilba way - we are open 10am - 3pm, seven days a week. Keith. #inthenursery #spring ... See MoreSee Less

Sunday August 23rd

Cineraria 'Jester' is a great option for a splash of vibrant colour from late winter into spring. We have a nice mix of colours currently on show in the nursery. Keith. #inthenursery ... See MoreSee Less

Sunday August 16th

The last of the roses in this years order arrived last week so we now have an even larger range of Delbard, David Austin, Hybrid Tea and climbing roses in the nursery. These are all quality 2-3 year old potted roses (not bare-rooted) with many plants already starting to set healthy growth. If you have been waiting for a particular variety then get in touch and we can put something aside if we now have it. Keith #inthenursery #roses ... See MoreSee Less

Thursday August 13th

This year's deciduous magnolia collection is starting to dwindle quickly as these amazing flowers start to unfurl in the nursery but we still have a range of varieties and colours available - including M. x loebneri 'Leonard Messell' (pale pink), M. x 'Wada’s Memory' (white), Magnolia x 'Butterflies' (yellow), M. x soulangeana 'Rustica Rubra' (rosy-pink), M. x 'Heaven Scent' (lavender-pink), M. x 'Cleopatra' (red-purple) and M. x 'Vulcan' (pink). We also have some semi-advanced plants if you're looking to make an instant statement in the garden with one of these stunning feature plants.Keith. #magnolias #inthenursery ... See MoreSee Less