Joncia Open Garden
Presenter: Phil Dudman
Episode: 19
1st September 2007
Getting out visiting open gardens in your area is a great way to find ideas to take home and try yourself. If you are looking for inspiration this weekend and you are in the Brisbane area then you must come and visit Joncia an outstanding award winning garden in Logan Reserve, south of Brisbane.
There is over 2 acres of garden to explore, all divided into separate rooms and each with its own distinct theme.
The first is very much formal in layout complete with arbours, elegant statues, beautiful Iceberg roses; some outstanding examples of standard grevilleas and some of the best conifers you will see in any Queensland garden.
There is also a Japanese garden. The main feature is an oriental style bridge. Painted in a vibrant red colour, this draws your eye right into the centre of the garden.
On the western side of the property is the native garden all the plants are well chosen for their ability to withstand the heat and the dry, there are all sorts of beauties there. Grevilleas and bottlebrush which help to bring in the birds; it is also good to see how native plants combine so beautifully with cottage style blooms on the borders.
There is also an amazing gazebo. Just another one of the beautiful structures spotted throughout the garden. Just imagine how cooling it would be surrounded by water on a hot summer’s day. You do not necessarily need a lot of space to create something magical yourself.
To the south is a magnificent rainforest and it is another fine place to escape the summer heat under the shady canopy of tall established palms where you are surrounded by layers of lush understorey plantings.
Finally to many peoples favourite part of the garden the veggie patch it is overflowing with good fresh food to eat; they have had a lot of fun with the layout as well. They have been adding chook poo to their soil for years and it is paying off, amazing delicious veggies, with a soil that is absolutely teaming with life.
The garden has been created by just one couple, and it is amazing! If you would like to see this magnificent garden, it is open tomorrow just follow the signs to Jonica Gardens.
Joncia Gardens
Lot 35 Derby Rd
Logan Reserve QLD
http://www.joncia.com.au/
Garden Open:
Sunday 2nd September 2007
From 9am-4.30pm
Episode: 19
1st September 2007
Getting out visiting open gardens in your area is a great way to find ideas to take home and try yourself. If you are looking for inspiration this weekend and you are in the Brisbane area then you must come and visit Joncia an outstanding award winning garden in Logan Reserve, south of Brisbane.
There is over 2 acres of garden to explore, all divided into separate rooms and each with its own distinct theme.
The first is very much formal in layout complete with arbours, elegant statues, beautiful Iceberg roses; some outstanding examples of standard grevilleas and some of the best conifers you will see in any Queensland garden.
There is also a Japanese garden. The main feature is an oriental style bridge. Painted in a vibrant red colour, this draws your eye right into the centre of the garden.
On the western side of the property is the native garden all the plants are well chosen for their ability to withstand the heat and the dry, there are all sorts of beauties there. Grevilleas and bottlebrush which help to bring in the birds; it is also good to see how native plants combine so beautifully with cottage style blooms on the borders.
There is also an amazing gazebo. Just another one of the beautiful structures spotted throughout the garden. Just imagine how cooling it would be surrounded by water on a hot summer’s day. You do not necessarily need a lot of space to create something magical yourself.
To the south is a magnificent rainforest and it is another fine place to escape the summer heat under the shady canopy of tall established palms where you are surrounded by layers of lush understorey plantings.
Finally to many peoples favourite part of the garden the veggie patch it is overflowing with good fresh food to eat; they have had a lot of fun with the layout as well. They have been adding chook poo to their soil for years and it is paying off, amazing delicious veggies, with a soil that is absolutely teaming with life.
The garden has been created by just one couple, and it is amazing! If you would like to see this magnificent garden, it is open tomorrow just follow the signs to Jonica Gardens.
Joncia Gardens
Lot 35 Derby Rd
Logan Reserve QLD
http://www.joncia.com.au/
Garden Open:
Sunday 2nd September 2007
From 9am-4.30pm
AS SEEN ON 
