Here are a few links to other sites we hope will be of interest to you, and the **plant fairs** we hope to attend.
The Iris in history: www.sfheart.com/iris.html
An article by S.F. Heart placing the iris in its historical context.
**The Iris Society of Australia: www.irises.org.au the official website of the Iris Society of Australia. Their NSW branch is here.
The annual show for NSW Iris Society of Australia this year is hoping to go ahead October 2023 at Blackheath Community Hall (opposite the railway station) in the Blue Mountains region. They can be contacted directly by email here
Australian Daylily Society: link isn’t currently valid
This site usually contains information on the history, cultivation, varieties and more, of daylilies in Australia.
**The Plant Lovers Fair: www.plantloversfair.com.au
The Plant Lovers Fair is usually held in September each year at the Kariong Mountains High School, Kariong, Central Coast N.S.W. This year it will be held 16th and 17th September 2023. Open 9 am – 4 pm both days. Entry: see website link above Over 40 Exhibitors…Free talks…Refreshments…ATM.
Further info: enquiries@plantloversfair.com.au
The Collectors Plant Fair: www.collectorsplantfair.com.au
The 10th Collectors Plant Fair took place on 6th & 7th of April 2024 at the Hawkesbury Race Club, Clarendon, N.S.W. This is Sydney’s premier gardening event.
Gloucester Farmers Market: Gloucester Farmers Market new site
This wonderful market is held at Billabong Park in the Gloucester Shire N.S.W. on the 2nd Saturday each month. Rain, hail or shine. A favourite day out for locals, and loads of people from further afar.
Nabiac Farmers Market : https://nabiac.com/farmers-market/
Our most local market at the moment, this market has a wide range of stalls, as well as a ‘trash & treasure’ area and livestock auction too. Held on the last Saturday of each month, it has continued to run most months despite COVID19. Come down and support us.
A Day in the Country at Killabakh Click here for details
Sat 2nd September 2023, a lovely day out with many craft stalls, unusual exhibits and more..
Check the link above for more details.
The following links are some of our personal favourites, non-gardening businesses that are superior & Australian owned & run.
Kings Creek Retreat: www.kingscreekretreat.com.au
A new, inspiring group glamping experience in the Manning Valley. Kings Creek Retreat is a wonderful space to share with friends and family with accommodation options for groups of up to 20 people. The fully equipped facilities provide for convenient self catering, entertaining and relaxing in comfort, regardless of the weather.
Australian Bush Honey: www.australianbushhoney.com.au
We produce, pack and market premium Australian Bush Honey™ for the Australian domestic market and we also export to niche markets globally.
Pesticide Usage For those of you that are concerned about the widespread usage of Roundup and it’s effects, there is some interesting information that will give further insights into how much damage it is really doing, to us, to our wildlife and Mother Nature here .
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