Visitors to the CWA Kandos Gardens Fair will have opportunities to learn about and create their own garden art in the form of Kokedama (plant balls) and cactus frames.

They will also see other examples of garden art thoughtfully placed among native and exotic plants, in and near ponds, down paths and on walls.

Some garden art will be for sale, or orders taken.

Bonnie and Peter Farrell are enthusiastic environmentalists showing a small ecological footprint. They use only organic and recycled materials, usually from the local tip, and they encourage and protect local wildlife.

“Our place is a welcoming haven for wildlife,” Bonnie said, “a place where our native friends can live, breed or visit safely at any time.”

Over the years this energetic couple have created a flourishing garden of native, exotic and edible plants by learning to manage the harsh environment, namely clay and sandy soil, poor drainage, hot summers and severe frosts. 

“Creating micro-climates has aided in increased plant selection and variety,” Bonnie explained.

‘Hazelgrove’ will both inspire and teach.