Ideas to inspire in a small, sustainable garden close to the centre of town
48 Campbell Street, Castlemaine
(corner of Urquhart Street)
This is the first year our garden has been open to the public.
Situated in the heart of Castlemaine, on a small suburban block, we have created an attractive, sustainable garden from recycled materials, and plants have been selected for their durability.
Over the last six years, we have met many challenges: poor soil, an uneven terrain (the site used to be a quarry with lots of different levels) and a harsh climate of frost in the winter and dry conditions in summer.
There are many features which may inspire:
wicking vegetable beds, a wide selection of plants (succulents, hardy natives and exotics), landscaping and terracing with stone and wooden walls, the use of metal structures (for borders and screens) and solutions for irrigation and drainage to capture water.
Plants have been chosen to create a haven for native birds, insects and reptiles and a cool palette of greens, grey/greens and purples creates relaxing spaces.
- Kirsty and Damian
m: 0401 208842 - Parking is available in Campbell Street
- There are steps and sloping terrain in some parts of the garden but there are handrails and most slopes have a low gradient. Most parts of the garden do
not provide access to wheelchairs but it would be possible to enter the garden from a side path and back gate - Toilet available at the back of the house
- Open every day
- $5.00 per adult, children free