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Thriving monarchy

EXPERIENCE the joy of observing and learning about the beautiful monarch butterflies in a garden planned to provide a habitat for the breeding and conservation of the creatures at 2 Allen Close, Rockingham, on January 23 and 24 from 10.30am to 4pm. more »

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Top award for gardening guru

Gardener and handyman Geoff Warren with students of Dwellingup Primary School. Picture: Daniel Wilkins www.communitypix.com.au d324580

DWELLINGUP Primary School’s gardener and handyman is known for his pristine gardens and has been recognised as WA’s best school support staff member. more »

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Winning garden a labour of love

Winners Patricia and Donatus Michalka in their Floreat garden. <I>Picture: Will Russell</I> www.communitypix.com.au d324755

FLOWERS and family relationships bloom side-by-side at 14 Lichendale Street in Floreat, where owners Donatus and Patricia Michalka recently took out the Best Residential Front Garden in the Town of Cambridge’s 2009 Garden Competition Awards. more »

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Blooms for cancer aid

THE inaugural Festival of Roses this weekend will serve as a fundraiser for the McGrath Foundation. more »

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Spread of colour

WA Iris Society president Graham Douglas in his element at the annual display at the Belmont Forum.

IRIS growers shared their passion for the flowers, affectionately known as the Iris Virus, in a colourful display at the WA Iris Society Annual Show at Belmont Forum. more »

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Brian is in bloom

Brian Anderson with his Gold Bunny roses. Picture: Martin Kennealey www.communitypix.com.au d320762

MELVILLE rose-grower Brian Anderson (78) has furthered his knack of winning at State Championships taking out two top awards at this year’s event. more »

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Taking the garden path to award

Alicia Ferrer, nominated for a landscaping award in the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. <I>Picture: Andrew Ritchie</I>www.communitypix.com.au d301439

A CHANGE in career two years ago led Perth resident Alicia Ferrer into the landscape design industry. more »

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Good soil saves water

A well-mulched garden can significantly reduce water use.

AS water, our most precious commodity, becomes even more precious with each passing day, achieving a waterwise garden is of paramount importance. more »

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Revive outdoor areas

WITH summer on the horizon, now is an opportune time to finish those landscaping jobs left over from last summer or to start that new project to revive your outdoor area. more »

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Trend can give you a real lift

The view to the living room from the interior of the lift

THE growth in apartments and townhouses in Perth has led to a new trend towards upmarket lifts. Some have stylish finishes to match the luxurious homes. more »

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