Regular viewers of Burke’s Backyard may remember the garden belonging to Merve and Olwyn Hodge, at Logan Reserve in Brisbane. This is one of the very best native gardens in the country, and it will open under Australia’s Open Garden Scheme this weekend. The vast majority of plants in the garden are Australian natives (although there is a small number of African proteas and some exotics in pots). Grevilleas predominate, but other trees, shrubs, ground covers, annuals, palms, ferns and orchids are also represented. The condition of the garden depends on natural rainfall, as there is no town water. Merve and Olwyn have selected plants that are drought tolerant, and have used mulch extensively throughout this ‘water-wise’ garden. Merve was the originator of Grevillea ‘Superb’, G. ‘Coconut Ice’, G. ‘Strawberry Blond’ and G. ‘Firesprite’.
Further details
Hodge Native Garden 81-89 Loganview Road Logan Reserve, Brisbane
Open: Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1, 2002
Time: 10am – 4.30pm
Admission: $4.50 (children under 18 free)
Plants will be on sale and refreshments will be available. For more information call the 24 hour Information Line on 1902 261 026.
