Tag: gardening

Hive of activity at ‘Still Waters’

Local couple Cathy Hughes and Rick Paltridge are opening up their expansive ‘Still Water’ garden to the public later this month.
The garden, located 15km...

Tomato awards ripe for the picking

Tomatoes of all shapes and sizes took centre stage at the annual Coonawarra and District Summer 2022-2023 Tomato Growing Competition. The competition was held at...

Green thumbs 
create garden gold

Millicent’s garden gurus have been recognised as part of the town’s combined garden competition. The competition was run by South East Property Sales and Management...

From little things, big things grow

The Mount Gambier Country Garden Club’s 30th anniversary was in full bloom on Friday at the Barn Palais, hosting garden royalty. The highlight of the...

Green thumbs ‘reddy’ for tomato competition

Penola residents have been busy growing tomatoes for the eighth annual Penola Tomato Growing Competition being held tomorrow at the Coonawarra Community Hall. Judging will...

Flower power delights

The gardens of Mount Gambier’s well known Barn Palais will be open later this month as part of the autumn program of SA’s Open...

Community garden reopens

The Millicent Community Garden has recently reopened after significant redevelopment. Membership of the Fifth Street facility is open to all in the community. There are shared...

Green thumbs and rev heads unite

St Mary’s Vineyard in Penola was abuzz on the weekend when the St Mary’s Open Garden and Limestone Coast Plant and Trade Fair came...

Everything about to come up roses for lucky Millicent green thumb

Dozens of roses are expected to be in the running for a $500 prize for the Most Outstanding Rose in next month’s Millicent Show. It...

Flower fans plan spring showcase

The members of the Millicent Orchid Society are making arrangements for their annual Spring Show over the three days of the Labour Day long...