FOR 40 years, the volunteer-led Goulburn Valley Tree Group have been propagating plants and transforming backyards into havens for bees, birds and bugs, while fostering connections in the community and to the earth.
Every year, volunteers grow thousands of native plants that are accilmatised to local conditions and sell them at affordable prices.
Tuesday, March 18, the group will hold its 40th birthday celebration from 10am at its Kerford Street lot in Tatura. This also marks the official opening of plant sales to the public! From Saturday, April 12, it will begin opening on Saturday mornings for direct to public plant sales.
GV Tree Group President Deb Lynch warmly invites community members to explore the many options available.
“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,” said Deb.
“All of our plants are grown here in Tatura from seed and have been adapted to local conditions, which means that they have a very high survival rate.
“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.”
If you dream of having a thriving garden or yard, then mark your calendars from May 3 when GV Tree Group holds its popular Backyard Biodiversity Day, featuring presenters with lots of information about transforming your yard.
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. To stay updated, follow Goulburn Valley Tree Group on Facebook.
