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A guide to growing successful vegetable and herb gardens in the Mid Coast area

Gardening in the Great Lakes Region of NSW: A Guide to Planting Vegetables and Herbs in Subtropical and Temperate Climates The Great Lakes Region in New South Wales offers a unique climate that blends subtropical and temperate weather patterns, making it a fertile ground for a diverse range of vegetables and herbs. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a novice looking to start your garden, knowing which plants to grow and the optimal time for sowing and harvesting can make all the difference. Here's a guide to help you plan your garden throughout the year. Vegetables Tomatoes Sowing Time: Plant seeds in late winter (August) to early spring (September). Harvesting: Expect to harvest in summer (December to January), depending on...

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Celebrating Mother's Day at Lumpy's Nursery & Landscape Yard: A Heartfelt Tribute

Celebrating Mother's Day at Lumpy's Nursery & Landscape Yard: A Heartfelt Tribute Mother's Day is a special occasion worldwide, and its celebration in Australia holds a particularly warm and familial charm. This day dedicated to honouring mothers and mother figures has evolved into a cherished tradition, marked with love, gratitude, and lots of memorable gifts. At Lumpy's Nursery & Landscape Yard, this day is celebrated with a heartfelt embrace, recognizing the irreplaceable role of mothers and grandmothers in our lives. The Origins of Mother's Day in Australia The tradition of Mother's Day has a poignant history in Australia, tracing back to Janet Heyden, a resident of Leichhardt, Sydney, who in 1924 started the practice of gifting to lonely or forgotten...

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SPECTACULAR CANARY ISLAND DATE PALMS AT LUMPY’S

So Lumpy tell me about the big palm trees at the front of the landscape yard.”   Well, I grew them from seed about 25 years ago. They are Canary Island Date PalmsIn 1993 I submitted development plans for my home, which is now the Lumpy’s site, and was required to attach a landscape plan. The palms were the first plants on that plan.” The Master Plan I had a master plan, might sound corny but it’s what it was.  I wanted to create amazeballs. I had in my mind to create this majestic avenue, a bold statement at the entry of the property in years to come, and it did take years! Canary Island Date Palms “Lumpy why did...

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