Clare is a member of the North Shore Group. Clare manages the horticultural side of Bunnings at Belrose and Artarmon. She has a ‘confetti’ garden of a mix of mainly native plants at Berowra which she opened to the public for the first time last year under the Open Garden Scheme.
"Confetti Gardens", at Mount Colah, began its transformation in 2002 from a "Lunar Landscape", as described by neighbours, to an experimental garden indulgence by a passionate gardener/horticulturalist.
The "confetti' relates to colour and diversity!
Rock gardens, meandering paths and rest areas invite exploration and discovery of an extensive collection of unusual trees, shrubs, orchids, grasses and groundcovers, approximately 45% being Australian native plants.
Acidic,clay soils, poor drainage and increasing shade areas are some of the challenges to successful native plant growth.
"Confetti Gardens' is truly a work in progress!
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North Shore Group
