Meet the gardeners and their garden

In the 10 years since they moved here, Marg and Peter have managed to squeeze a lot of creativity and greenery into their 600 sq metres block.  From their sunny north-facing back deck, you could almost imagine that you were stranded on a tropical island as you gaze across the statue of the sailing lady and through the palm fronds to their productive garden.  The densely planted back garden is a happy marriage between vegetables, rose bushes (much loved by Marg), fruit trees and succulents.

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Come to see, learn and be inspired!

• Raised vegetable beds and climbing frames allow netting to protect against ringtail possums, while the garden has now been secured with a rabbit-proof fence

• Growing dwarf varieties of some vegetables in pots allows Marg and Peter to enjoy small quantities of a wide variety of foods

• Spot the outdoor bath on their back deck, together with numerous artworks festooned around the garden including the colourful bird house, stained glass and paintings

• See how many varieties of fruit trees and berries you can find hidden amongst other plants – there are potted olive trees, persimmons, pomegranates, quince, avocados, loquats, lemons, a lime and lemonade tree, grapes, strawberries and raspberries

• Ask Peter about his interest in growing Indigenous edibles such as saltbush, native finger limes, Davidson plums and Midyim berries

• Don’t forget to admire the stunning collection of native plants in the low maintenance front garden

 

Parking and accessibility

Parking on adjacent streets.  The garden is relatively flat and can be accessed via the side driveway.

 

Address

86 Vista Drive, Cape Woolamai