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Garden is full of life and colour FROM fruit and vegetables to succulents and even bees – you can find all this in Nat Sullivan’s Wangaratta family garden.

The garden features a diverse array of plants, including lavender and roses (for their fragrance and to attract bees), pigface, for its ground coverage, and lots of bulbs for cut flowers and garden colour, as well as many distinctive succulent varieties.

Nat also grows a diverse array of fruit and citrus trees and has a vegetable patch, but also has a berry house, which she describes as her pride and joy, where she grows raspberries, blueberries, and hydroponic strawberries, as well as several other hydroponic plants.

“All excess fruit is frozen and keeps us going nearly all year,” she said.

Another essential element to her garden is her beehives, which she has been keeping for about three years.

“I definitely now choose more flowering plants and shrubs so my bees have a larger variety of pollen to choose from,” Nat said.

“Bees seem to love the color purple, so a lot of my spring bulbs are purple.

“I enjoy keeping my bees happy.”

Nat said constant vigilance is the key to keeping the garden in good shape, including regular mulching with garden clippings

FLORAL BLOOMS: This arch, complemented by beautiful flowers, is a focal point in the garden.

HOME GROWN FOOD: Wangaratta gardener Nat Sullivan with some of her flourishing raspberry plants which are just about to ripen.

PHOTO: Kylie Wilson

and tree branches that go through her chipper/mulcher.

“Mulch is constantly being used to improve soil quality and keep moisture in, which saves on excess water usage over summer,” she said.

Nat’s family are working towards being

more and more self sufficient with minimal waste.

“Any weeds and spent flowers are fed to our sheep and free range chickens,” she said.

“In return, they supply us with plenty of fertilizer for the garden and heaps of fresh eggs.”

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SWEET: Nat keeps bees in her garden hives.

UNIQUE: Succulents are another feature of Nat’s garden.

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Asbestos can be present in many houses and buildings built before 1987 and most people can’t tell whether building materials contain asbestos just by looking at them.

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Be aware If your house was built or renovated before 1987, it is highly likely to contain asbestos. Asbestos can occur in all sorts of places in the home, but especially in wet areas like bathrooms and kitchens.

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Summer gardening

By MARIA WADLEY, Park Lane Nursery, Wangaratta CHRISTMAS is getting closer, so now is a great time to get your garden ready for any entertaining that you may be doing – or even just so that you can sit back and relax with a cool drink when the hot weather hits.

A little bit of work now will mean a happier garden and less work in the months to come.

Watering seems to be a never ending requirement at the moment – make sure that you water in the cool of the evening or early in the morning.

Watering during the heat of the day is a waste of your time and water.

Also remember to give your garden (and potted plants) deep watering less often rather than small amounts more often.

Light surface watering encourages feeder roots near the surface, which means that they can dry out and die very easily when the soil dries out.

Deep soakings less often will encourage roots to grow deeper and makes plants more resilient in dry weather.

If you haven’t fed your garden in the last month do so now with a good organic fer-

BEAUTIFUL: Hydrangeas can add some lovely soft colour to your garden.

tiliser - citrus plants are particularly hungry and will be looking for something now.

Also feed veggie gardens and fruit trees - a feed now will see them through until autumn and is important for next season’s fruit production.

Feeding with an organic, liquid feed is also a good idea – it acts as a tonic and can help to reduce stress on your plants during the hot weather.

Just remember that liquid fertiliser leaches out of your soil very quickly and is a supplement, not a replacement for a good or-

ganic, slow release fertiliser.

It’s also very important to make sure you have your fruit fly controls in place as fruit starts to ripen – call in to your local garden centre for advice on what will work best for your garden.

Mulch is also key in getting your garden through the hot weather - if you haven’t already done so now is the time.

Make sure that you give the garden a good drink before you spread the mulch and remove any weeds.

The type of mulch you use will depend

on your situation and garden needs.

There are a number of products ranging from hardwood or pine mulch, stone and gravel, or pea straw and sugarcane mulch.

Add some colour to your garden with plants that love the hot weather.

Salvias flower for months and vary from reds and pinks to blues and purples.

Lavenders are very hardy and flower throughout the year.

Roses are always a favourite, with the added benefit of providing cut flowers for indoors.

Vincas and petunias are great for adding colour to sunny pockets of the garden or grown in pots, while Impatiens are a wonderful way to brighten up shady parts of the garden, also lovely in pots on the veranda or patio.

Not forgetting the favourite of nannas everywhere – the hydrangea.

They do need a protected spot and a bit of water to perform best, but they are well worth it, providing lovely shades of pink, blue and white over the summer.

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Basil Asian greens Asian greens Beans Basil Coriander Beetroots Beetroots Kale Broccoli Broccoli Leeks Brussel Brussel Lettuce & sprouts sprouts salad greens Cabbages# Cabbages# Parsnips Carrots Carrots Radishes Cauliflower# Cauliflower# Silverbeet Celery Celery Spinach Coriander Coriander Spring Kale Kale onions Lettuce & Leeks Turnips salad greens Lettuce & Potatoes salad greens Radishes Parsnips Spring Radishes onions Silverbeet Turnips Spinach Spring onions Turnips

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Jul

Aug

Asian greens# Broadbeans Coriander Garlic Onions# Radishes Snow peas Spinach Spring onions

Asian greens# Broadbeans Garlic Onions# Snow peas Spinach Spring onions

Asian greens# Broadbeans Jerusalem artichokes Onions# Peas Spring onions

Soil is generally too cold for sowing seeds

Broadbeans Jerusalem artichokes Onions# Peas Silverbeet* Snow peas Spinach Spring onions*

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Asian greens Asian greens Asian greens Asian greens Beetroots Basil* Basil Basil Broccoli Beetroots Beans Beans Coriander Broccoli Beetroots Beetroots Cabbages# Cabbages# Cabbages# Cabbages# Carrots Carrots Capsicums Capsicums Cauliflower# Capsicums* Cauliflower# Cauliflower# Jerusalem Cauliflower# Celery Celery artichokes Celery* Coriander Cucumbers Kale Coriander Cucumbers Eggplants Leeks Fennel Eggplants Fennel Lettuce & Kale Fennel Kale salad greens Leeks Kale Lettuce & Onions# Lettuce & Lettuce & salad greens Parsnips salad greens salad greens Potatoes Peas Melons* Peas Pumpkins Potatoes Parsnips Potatoes Radishes Radishes Peas Pumpkins Spring Silverbeet Potatoes Radishes onions Snow peas Pumpkins* Spring Sweetcorn Spring Radishes onions Tomatoes onions* Silverbeet Sweetcorn Zucchini Spring Tomatoes onions Zucchini Snow peas Sweetcorn* Tomatoes* Zucchini*

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Mar

Apr

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May

Jun

Jul

Asian greens# Lettuce & salad greens# Onions# Rhubarb crowns Snow peas Spinach Spring onions

Asian greens# Asparagus Globe artichokes Onions# Rhubarb crowns Snow peas Spinach Spring onions

Asparagus Globe artichokes Onions# Rhubarb crowns Snow peas Spring onions

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Asian greens# Broadbeans Coriander Garlic Lettuce & salad greens# Peas Snow peas Spinach Spring onions

Asian greens# Broadbeans Garlic Jerusalem artichokes Lettuce & salad greens# Snow peas

Asian greens# Jerusalem artichokes

Asian greens# Capsicum* Eggplants* Jerusalem artichokes Leeks* Lettuce & salad greens# Parsnip Peas Radishes Radish Silverbeet Snow peas Spinach Spring onions* Tomatoes*

Sep

Oct

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Dec

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Apr

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May

Jun

Jul

Aug

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Sep

Oct

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Dec

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Six steps to an energy efficient home WITH an estimated two million new homes to be built in Victoria between now and 2050, Sustainability Victoria has released a new six-step guide to help Victorians design and construct energy efficient homes.

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CalypsoÂŽ mango curd ice cream sundae

THIS fruity dessert from CalypsoÂŽ Mangoes serves six and makes an ideal summer treat.

The mango curd makes two cups; store the remaining mango curd in a jar in the fridge for up to one month.

Try folding it through whipped cream and serving on top of pavlova or serve over scones, toasted waffles or toasted crumpets.

More recipes like this one can be found at calypsomango.com.au.

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Cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.

8. Spoon the ice-cream into a large bowl.

9. Stand at room temperature for 10 minutes, or until softened slightly.

10. Fold in 1 cup of mango curd.

11. Spoon into a 12cm x 22cm (base) loaf pan then cover and freeze overnight.

12. Process biscuits and pistachios until ďŹ nely chopped. Stir in coconut.

Cut the cheeks from the mangoes.

Using a large spoon, remove the mango fruit from the cheeks and cut into 2cm cubes.

14. To serve, spoon half the biscuit mixture into the base of six serving glasses.

Top with scoops of ice-cream and half the mango. Repeat layers. Serve.

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12 things you should consider when purchasing a shed

BUYING a shed is a big decision, but whatever you decide, Steelcorp in Wangaratta can help you out.

With years of experience in high quality shed design and construction, Steelcorp Group know the questions you should ask before you buy a shed.

Has it been quoted in Zincalume or Colourbond?

Zincalume is slightly cheaper than Colourbond fitting into a more modest budget, and is also recyclable, limiting its impact on the environment.

Colourbond is a little more expensive, but provides a range of colours and is more thermally efficient than Zincalume.

Have they included doors in the quote?

Pay close attention to the quote you get and see if doors are included, as doors can be expensive.

Are gutters and down pipes included?

Making sure you are set up with the right drainage for your shed is really important for the longevity of the building.

Does the shed come with insulation?

The right type of insulation can make the shed a more tolerable place to work, and a

SHED DECISIONS: Steelcorp can help you find the right shed for your needs.

more comfortable place to play, depending on what you are using it for.

Will the shed be well ventilated?

Ventilation can assist in balancing the temperature inside the shed with the temperature outside the shed.

Does the price include delivery?

A great deal in the price of the product can

be made up in the cost of delivery, so make sure the quote includes the delivery charges.

Is the concrete or footings included?

How is your shed going to be fixed to the ground, and is this included in your quote?

Concrete can be an expensive added cost and can also be hard to organise quickly.

Will the earth works for footings be done by the company?

Who is going to do your earthworks?

Do you know what is underground where you need to dig?

Will they look after council approvals and permits?

Do you know what permit you need, and can your supplier help you obtain it?

Will they cover the costs of building insurance?

Depending on your project you may need building insurance.

Is this cost provided as part of the quote, or a separate cost you will need to cover?

Have you considered erection fees?

If you aren’t confident in building your shed yourself, it can be expensive to get someone to come and put it up for you.

Does the price include GST? Check for GST on the quote, as 10 per cent can be a great amount if you read the quote wrong or you wrongly assume the quote includes GST. You can find out more at www.steelcorp.com. au, call 1300 668 133 or drop in and see the Steelcorp staff at 18 Murrell Street, Wangaratta.

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Reduce reusable bag contamination

WHILE transporting food a few times a week, it is inevitable that some reusable bags will have spillages, leaks or damaged packaging on the journey from cash register to pantry.

You might not care if your reusable bags look dirty, but it’s the invisible bacteria that you want to prevent to keep your next load of groceries fresh.

Cross contamination can lead to food poisoning, which can vary from uncomfortable to dangerous for those with a suppressed immune system, women who are pregnant, children or the elderly.

Research from a 2011 study by the Loma Linda University School of Public Heath in the USA tested real bags used by shoppers for bacteria and found some e-coli present in eight per cent of bags they tested.

The number of times these bags had been used and for what purpose varied, but the researchers determined that half the bags were used more than one day per week, and that just three per cent of people regularly cleaned their bags.

Through testing, they found that washing bags reduced bacteria by 99.9 per cent.

Canvas and cotton bags can be washed in the washing machine with a normal load, while string and mesh bags can simply be rinsed and hung to dry.

Polypropylene and nylon bags can be hand washed in warm soapy water and line dried or aired out.

Wipe down chiller bags with a disinfectant spray or detergent sponge after each use.

Turn all bags inside out to wash and check in the seams and corners of bags where stuff can accumulate.

Here are some other healthy bag habits that will reduce contamination in your reusable shopping bags.

Separate the meat Keep raw meat, including poultry, fish and seafood away from other foods, especially those eaten raw, like fruit and vegetables.

Get a few reusable bags, in different colours and colour code them for use – green for fruits and veg and red for meats.

Any cleaners or detergents should also be

separated from food when packing grocery bags.

Heavy stuff at the bottom Pack heavy or large items first and put the lighter stuff on top to avid squashed packaging and leaking food.

Some reusable bags are larger than old style lightweight plastic shopping bags, so don’t be tempted to overfill them and damage the food inside and make them too heavy to carry.

Keep dedicated reusable grocery bags You don’t keep your gym clothes or muddy gumboots with your food in your fridge, so don’t mix them in your reusable bags.

Let your bags dry out properly Bags can get damp or wet, in the rain or from condensation on the exterior packaging of chilled foods. While we recommend stashing bags soon after unpacking groceries so that they are ready for the next shop, just do a quick check for any dampness and leave that bag to dry out so that it doesn’t turn mouldy.

Let it go

KEEP IT CLEAN: All the different kinds of reusable shopping bags need to be kept clean and neat to prevent the risk of nasty germs contaminating your groceries.

If a bag is looking too manky, maybe it’s time to repurpose it for trips to the hardware shop only, and grab a fresh one for your food shopping.

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