FOR 40 years, the volunteer-led Goulburn Valley Tree Group have been propagating plants and transforming backyards while fostering connections in the community and to the earth.
Each year, volunteers grow thousands of native plants that are acclimatised to local conditions and sell them at affordable prices.
GV Tree Group President Deb Lynch said, “Indigenous plants really excel in our environment. For example, certain varieties of acacia perform better here than others. We prioritise plants that will thrive in our local ecosystem. All our plants are grown here from seed and have been adapted to local conditions, meaning they have a very high survival rate.”
Volunteers currently meet every Tuesday morning at the GV Tree Group’s Kerford Street lot in Tatura for planting. Plant sales will begin on Tuesday mornings from March 18, with Saturday morning sales being added from April 12. The best way to stay updated is to follow Goulburn Valley Tree Group on Facebook.
“We are currently planning our next Backyard Biodiversity Day,” shared Deb. “Last year’s event was a huge success, and this year, we hope to expand the event based on feedback to include a speaker on native bees.” The event is planned for May, with more details to be announced.
If you’re looking to transform your backyard into a haven for bees, bugs and birds, consider supporting this locally grown group. Broadacre and hobby farmers are also encouraged to drop by and fill up their ute or trailer.
This year, there are at least 25 different types of eucalypts on their plant list this year, offering plenty of options for everything from town gardens to large acreages, as well as an abundance of choices for grasses, understory planting, shade cover, windbreaks and more.
New volunteers are always welcome to come along and see what the group is up to. GV Tree Group is located at 6 Kerford Street, Tatura, and can be followed on Facebook at Goulburn Valley Tree Group.
