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Plant of the month: Mulla mulla
In my garden, Plant of the month Meg Chatterton 9/7/25 In my garden, Plant of the month Meg Chatterton 9/7/25

Plant of the month: Mulla mulla

In its native habitat in arid Australia, this low-growing perennial erupts into masses of feathery mauve flowers after spring rains, and continues flowering for most of the year. It’s best suited to dryer climates in temperate, arid and dry tropical regions; growing well in rockeries and containers with a good free-draining potting mix.

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Plant of the month: Salvia leucantha
Plant of the month, In my garden Meg Chatterton 11/4/25 Plant of the month, In my garden Meg Chatterton 11/4/25

Plant of the month: Salvia leucantha

This is my favourite salvia and one of my favourite perennials, being long-flowering from late summer through to winter and easy to maintain with gorgeous colour.

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There’s something very satisfying about watching a tomato plant grow all the way from a tiny seed to a delicious fruit.

If you’re in Melbourne, late winter to early spring (August–September) is the perfect time to sow tomato seeds
This National Pain Week, I'll be highlighting some of the ways #PainTakes, and how I can help you to get out into the garden and benefit from the healing power of plants.

Living with chronic pain shouldn’t have to mean giving up on your garden
Quick stop at @unimelb_burnley to pick up @human_nature_scapes new book, complete with gorgeous (and delicious) botanical treats. Can't wait to tuck into this one once the chaos of moving is over. Lovely memories of walking up the lemon-scented gum-l
🌱 Plant of the month: Mulla mulla 

In its native habitat in arid Australia, this low-growing perennial erupts into masses of feathery mauve flowers after spring rains, and continues flowering for most of the year. It’s best suited to dryer cl
Last month I had the opportunity to create some planty installations for the @wattlefellowship Spotlight events, as well as hear from the next generation of sustainability leaders. I loved this quote by Alex Wackrow about not having to be the loudest
The longest night and passed and it's only up from here!

While we still have months of cold weather ahead here in Naarm (Waring season), the longer daylight hours are stirring life under the soil.

#WaringSeason #WinterGarden #SpringBulbs #Sweetpeas
Happy Winter Solstice!
A quiet turning point in the garden, and in us.

Winter Solstice marks the longest night of the year and the slow return of the sun. From here, the days grow longer—little by little. It’s a time for rest, reflection

I acknowledge the Wurundjeri people as the Traditional Owners and true sovereigns of the land on which I work, and pay respect to Elders from all nations who have passed on their knowledge and love of plants and the more-than-human world.

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