Nurseryman's diary

These articles were written about memorable trips, meetings and revelations on botanical themes.

The joys of seed collecting will give you insights into seed collecting, drying and storage. Its both reflective and practical

Landcare, who cares? Raises the important issue of bringing environmental awareness to our cities and giving children a real connection with nature otherwise they won't care about the natural environment when they are voting adults

Tree Violet - as tenacious as a terrier describes the three local forms of Tree Violet and an eventful day out seed collecting when I got allot more than I bargained for

The River Red Gums and the Tuscan Monks relates some remarkable botanical history. It unfolds during a trip to Apennine mountain ranges south of Florence, Italy, to discover the truth about the naming of the River Red Gum

The last Silver Banksia takes an historic look at the Silver Banksia and describes the closing of a botanical chapter in local history at 'Dog Rocks' near Geelong

The Regent Honeyeater - a good news story is a heart warming tale about what one man with a dream can achieve with the community behind him