Matthew Henry Gardens Journals
September 14, 2016
Sunshine and succulence
Cotyledon orbiculata var. oblonga macrantha So familiar that it has gathered around it an entourage of common names (pig’s ears, paddle plant, navelwort) this sturdy and humble succulent is
August 22, 2016
Sweet Daphne
Daphne was a water nymph (Naiad) who caught the eye of Apollo. He chased after her. To avoid God knows what injury, she sensibly turned
July 11, 2015
Autumn Break
It might feel like winter, but it is only really autumn and the weather over the past few days in the Strzelecki Ranges, relentless rain
May 12, 2015
It’s the wrong time to prune fruit trees
My biggest task in the garden I was working on in Boolarra last week was to bring to heel some rather exuberant fruit trees in
April 19, 2015
Autumn Days
Autumn days are best. The sunlight has become less intense. Colours are not washed out in the garden as they were over summer. Colour comes
April 13, 2015
