Agnes wrote on Mar 3
rd, 2018 at 7:38pm:
ok I'm up for that Lisa choko scones delish- good to see
good to see you back btw- always quiet when your not around - I become the number 1 suspect for Jasins Gmod dobbing finger pointing when you are not here- might be nice to get a break or at least share the honour
The weather becoming nicer now and my yard has just has a big clean up- looking good- I want to put in fruit trees this year- dont know where to start though- it will be trial and error as I havent done trees before
Hey you lol.
Missed you girls SO MUCH!!!!!!
I'll get a few shots tomorrow ok?
Now re your garden.....GO to your nearest BUNNINGS store.
That's your starting point.
Ask a horticulturist there for help.
Explain to them your plight.
That means you will need to explain :
1. What you're trying to achieve....what type of plants you are hoping to put into your garden.
2. Make sure they know you are at beginner stage (that way they will take the time to explain things better to you).
3. Make sure you tell them which way your front gardens and back gardens face. Why? Generally speaking here in NSW.....south facing gardens are not easy to work with. North facing sunny gardens are the key to growing heaps of things.
4. Make sure you tell them which parts of your garden are wind prone/shade prone. NB these areas of your garden will require hardy plants. If severe.....then sometimes large pots are the only way to put anything green in these areas unfortunately.
5. Do what you can to impress the horticulturist who is helping you by letting them know that you wish to take on gardening as a serious hobby. Refer to them by their 1st name and make sure they know yours. Why? After a while.....you will find they will give you secret tips on how to grow and manage your garden by way of free small cuttings which you can strike at home plus they'll give you discounts on plants you like but which you think look a little wilted lol.
I started off this ^^^^^ way.
They know me at my local BUNNINGS store. I'm the gardener who loves the plants that need rehabilitation. I get them for next to nothing.....bring them back to life here at home then take a few shots so I can show these horticulturists how I've rescued the poor plants in question.
Just be careful with these horticulturalist buggers ..... if you show too much interest and skill.....they'll get you to do a Cert IV in Horticulture.
I've just started the course.
So far....it's all about sustainability and bloody legislation!!!!!