Spring sprucing for a gorgeous garden and beautiful bay
Now spring is here, even reluctant gardeners want to be out in the nice weather getting their gardens and courtyards in order. Our Bay OK gardening tips will help you prepare your garden so it, as well as the Bay, can enjoyed all throughout summer! Our lawns generally look a little shabby after winter and […]
Trailblazing local gardens!
Native plants were in full bloom last weekend as community members rambled through three local gardens during GeoCatch’s Bay OK Garden Trail Day. The Trail showcased the beauty of native plants in their flowering season and provided attendees with expert tips for growing natives successfully. Margaret Moore opened up her Kalgaritch garden to share the […]
Top tips for winter gardening
Winter is a great time for garden planning and design. Because our plants are currently in dormancy, they are living off stored energy reserves and protecting their foliage and roots from the effects of cold temperatures. Rather than trying to boost their growth with fertiliser, consider retrofitting your irrigation or improving your garden layout. My […]
New garden sensational!
The Geographe community has embraced the stunning new Bay OK garden installed at Freycinet Park last month. The garden is a partnership between the City of Busselton and GeoCatch, with support from the South West Catchments Council, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program. The garden features old jetty timbers, local native species […]
Hobby farmers hungry for information
Small landholders were out in force at a recent GeoCatch Heavenly Hectares workshop in Busselton. More than 55 locals came along to find out the latest information to manage soil degradation, wind-breaking, fire and drought-proofing, pasture management and weeds. Rural property expert and author, Chris Ferreira, talked about the challenges of small property management. He […]
