The Custodian’s Guide to Growing Media
Why most Australian potting mixes no longer work for specialist plants — and a species-by-species guide to getting the mix right for conifers, Nothofagus, Podocarpaceae and bonsai.
Posts by Shannon Peters
Growing Douglas Fir in Australia: Oregon Timber, Lost Forests, and a Tree Worth Knowing
A practitioner's guide to Pseudotsuga menziesii — its history on the Australian landscape, how to grow it well, and where to source sto...
Sequoia Valley Farms 2025: Your Guide to Booking, Delivery & Tree Care
Your exclusive 2025 booking guide for Christmas tree orders!
The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Your Real Christmas Tree in Australia
The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Your Real Christmas Tree in Australia
Learn how to maintain your Douglas Fir, Monterey Pine, ...
Calling All Green Thumbs: Mark Your 2024 Calendars for our Exclusive Market and Plant Fair Dates!
Plant Fair and Market Update!
We're excited to announce that we have a full calendar of events planned for the coming weeks, where y...
Creating Your Dream Garden with Sequoia Valley Farms
Welcome to Sequoia Valley Farms, your ultimate dream garden destination for all your gardening and landscaping needs. With our passion ...
Preparing Your Garden for El Nino: Essential Water Saving Tips
It's official: EL Nino is likely
What does it mean?
On June 9, 2023, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) officia...
Summer Update 2021/2022
Summer Update, 2021/2022
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Welcome to our summer update for 2021/2022!
It's been a few months since our last updat...
Spring Update 2021
Spring Update, 2021
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Welcome to our spring update for 2021!
Spring has finally sprung in the Southern Highlands! ...
The Turning of the Tanglefoot Beech
Fagus (Nothofagus gunnii), Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
One of Australia's most iconic autumn changes is underway in ...