Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Blue Periwinkle growing in Maldon Historic Reserve. Photo Lee Mead. Botanical name: Vinca major Weed classifications: Blue Periwinkle is a serious environmental weed of the temperate regions of southern Australia, including the North Central Catchment area and Mount Alexander Shire. Where did it come from: Native to Europe and northern Africa, Blue Periwinkle was introduced…
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Members of the inaugural Cactus Warriors committee cutting the 20 year celebration cake. L-R Tony Kane, Judi Bromage, Barrie McKnight, Cheryl Kane and Ian Grenda. On Sunday 23 November the Tarrangower Cactus Control Group (TCCG) held its Annual General Meeting at Butts Pavilion, followed by a delightful lunch and an assortment of party games –…
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A magnificent spring garden in Maldon. Gardeners are an optimistic bunch, aren’t they, dealing with unpredictable weather, temperamental plants and invaders of all sorts (weeds, insects, nosy photographers from the local newspaper). They know that with a bit of patience and perseverance, they will be rewarded with pleasant aromas and delightful displays of colour. This…
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Chilean Needle Grass. Botanical Name: Nassella neesiana Weed Classification: Chilean Needle Grass is a Weed of National Significance throughout Australia and declared a Restricted noxious weed throughout Victoria. Where did it Come From: Introduced into Australia from South America, probably in the 1930s, the earliest Victorian record was in Northcote in 1934. What Does it…
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Drew with a handful of his compost. This compost is full of nourishment, not rubbish. Spring is prime time to refresh home vegie beds, but local gardeners know the ground can be… uncooperative. Much of the district sits on old goldfields country with shallow, stony profiles, granite ridges and soils that don’t hold water well.…
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Brochure: Friend or Foe? PDF can be downloaded from North Central Catchment Management Authority. Common Name: Cootamundra Wattle Botanical Name: Acacia baileyana. Weed classification: Cootamundra Wattle is a native Australian plant that has become an environmental weed in many states of Australia, including Victoria. Where did it come from: Cootamundra Wattle is native only to…
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Joshua Ruff with the crew from ABC’s Gardening Australia at Henle Gardens in Maldon. Maldon resident Joshua Ruff has created a slice of heaven on 16 acres and it was featured on beloved and respected television show, ABC’s Gardening Australia, last week. The segment explored the years and effort (as well as creative energy) that…
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Trees and gardens. In 1966, Maldon was declared Australia’s first notable town by the National Trust. To help secure the preservation of the town, the Maldon Conservation Study was commissioned by the Victorian Government in 1977 to record the history of particular buildings within the historic centre of Maldon.In spite of the heavy emphasis on…
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The Stones open garden. We’ve all driven past it many times on our way to Hepburn Springs from Newstead: that intriguing old stone house perched on the rise beyond the Yandoit Creek ravine in Clydesdale. I have always wanted to see this house and last weekend, I managed to do just that when I visited…
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