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Gardens

‘…a garden is fundamentally a place for use by people. It is not a static picture created in plants…’ (John Brooks)

We love nothing more than hunting out the most interesting, loved, and beautiful gardens around the world and sharing them with you! From humble suburban gardens to cactus collectors in rural Victoria and jungle gardens in Mexico, we’ve got it covered.

‘…a garden is fundamentally a place for use by people. It is not a static picture created in plants…’ (John Brooks) We love nothing more than hunting out the most interesting, loved, and beautiful gardens……

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Plant / Life: Cherrie Miriklis-Pavlou

Plant / Life: Cherrie Miriklis-Pavl…


A visit to a gorgeous mountain garden in Olinda, Victoria Read More

A visit to a gorgeous mountain garden in Olinda, Victoria Read More


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#37: ESCAPE
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Day Trip: National Rhododendron Gardens, Olinda

Day Trip: National Rhododendron Gar…


Pack a picnic and escape to the hills for some weekend plant appreciation. Read More

Pack a picnic and escape to the hills for some… Read More


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public gardens
#37: ESCAPE
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Gardening. It Can Change the World

Gardening. It Can Change the World…


Cultivating perspective, connection and hope in the garden. Read More

Cultivating perspective, connection and hope in the garden. Read More


Gardens
opinion
#37: ESCAPE
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Phillip Johnson’s Living Landscapes

Phillip Johnson’s Living Land…


Landscape designer Phillip Johnson creates beautiful, biodiverse gardens. Read More

Landscape designer Phillip Johnson creates beautiful, biodiverse gardens. Read More


Gardens
water
#36: WATER
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Ed’s Feral Cactus Garden

Ed’s Feral Cactus Garden


A wild cactus garden in inner suburban Sydney Read More

A wild cactus garden in inner suburban Sydney Read More


Gardens
garden visit
#33: DESERT
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Plant / Life: Erica Wagner and Craig Smith

Plant / Life: Erica Wagner and Crai…


A gorgeous (and very water-wise!) Melbourne garden Read More

A gorgeous (and very water-wise!) Melbourne garden Read More


Gardens
plant/life
#36: WATER
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Plant / Life: Jen Vardy and Family

Plant / Life: Jen Vardy and Family…


A visit to a rambling garden designed by Edna Walling in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Read More

A visit to a rambling garden designed by Edna Walling… Read More


Gardens
landscape design
#35: WOMAN
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Doing Time in the Gardens of Alcatraz

Doing Time in the Gardens of Alcatr…


Pick the odd one out: General MacArthur roses, Al Capone, maximum security prison.


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#34: SIN
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Plant / Life: Barry Byrne and Miguel Alvarez

Plant / Life: Barry Byrne and Migue…


A visit to a grand five-hectare Blue Mountains garden. Read More

A visit to a grand five-hectare Blue Mountains garden. Read More


Gardens
plant/life
#34: SIN
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Plant / Life: Michael Bates

Plant / Life: Michael Bates


A beautifully crafted Sydney garden. Read More

A beautifully crafted Sydney garden. Read More


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Michael Bates
#34: SIN
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Conservatories: Putting Plants on a Pedestal

Conservatories: Putting Plants on a…


A musing on the magic of plant conservatories. Read More

A musing on the magic of plant conservatories. Read More


Gardens
Princess of Wales Conservatory
#33: DESERT
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Moorten Botanical Garden: A Family Affair

Moorten Botanical Garden: A Family …


Ever been to a cactarium?! Now’s your chance. Read More

Ever been to a cactarium?! Now’s your chance. Read More


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#33: DESERT
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Desert Abstractions by Design

Desert Abstractions by Design


David Godshall walks us through some of his abstracted Californian gardens. Read More

David Godshall walks us through some of his abstracted Californian… Read More


Gardens
Terremoto Landscape
#33: DESERT
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Plant / Life: Michael Cooke

Plant / Life: Michael Cooke


Michael Cooke has been working with plants since he was 11. No wonder his garden… Read More

Michael Cooke has been working with plants since he was… Read More


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plant/life
#29: FEAST
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Garden Visit: Breenhold, Mount Wilson

Garden Visit: Breenhold, Mount Wils…


A vast garden estate with a lasting legacy of beauty and generosity. Read More

A vast garden estate with a lasting legacy of beauty… Read More


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#32: COMMUNITY
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Garden Visit: Withycombe, Mount Wilson

Garden Visit: Withycombe, Mount Wil…


A historic Blue Mountains garden with a new lease on life. Read More

A historic Blue Mountains garden with a new lease on… Read More


Gardens
landscape design
#32: COMMUNITY
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Nature Play at Royal Park: Australia’s best playground

Nature Play at Royal Park: Australi…


The City of Melbourne’s Nature Play Park is Australia’s most distinguished playground. Read More

The City of Melbourne’s Nature Play Park is Australia’s most… Read More


Gardens
urban design
#32: COMMUNITY
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Garden Visit: Tallawong, Mount Irvine

Garden Visit: Tallawong, Mount Irvi…


A visit to a rambling Blue Mountains garden with a sculptural twist. Read More

A visit to a rambling Blue Mountains garden with a… Read More


Gardens
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#32: COMMUNITY
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