Country Style – September 2019

PHOTOGRAPHY

LUISA BRIMBLE, SIMON GRIFFITHS

PAVING THE WAY

Searching for a versatile garden paver that

will last the distance? Cobblestones from

Eco Outdoor could be the answer as each of

the 12 in its range comes with a matching

natural stone tile, assuring plenty of

interest and colour continuity across your

outdoor spaces. Rounding out this classic

design by landscape designer Paul Bangay

are Italian porphyry pavers, a dense

natural-stone product that’s ideal for

driveways and high-traffic areas. It comes

in two sizes — 40-60mm x 40-60mm or

100mm x 100mm — which are tailor-made

for creating curves. Italian Porphyry

Cobblestone Pavers, from $151 per

square metre. ecooutdoor.com.au

SPOT ON

Create a stunning feature with these

graphic round planters, perfect paired

with foliage plants and succulents. The tin

vessels come in three sizes and work

equally well in courtyards and covered

balconies. Round tin wall planter, from

$25 for small. artisanhome.com.au

in the pink

For the littlest gardeners, childrenswear

label Hubble and Duke has a range of

gumboots in the prettiest shade of Powder

Pink as well as on-trend colours such as

Spruce Yellow and Terracotta for $50 per

pair. hubbleandduke.com.au

GUMBOOTS, BEES AND COBBLESTONES ARE

LAUREN CAMILLERI’S PICKS THIS MONTH.

in the garden

Follow Lauren on Instagram @leaf_supply

TOTES SMART

Store and carry your garden

tools in style with this versatile

bag from Everyday Needs,

created in collaboration

with fashion accessories

label Deadly Ponies.

The bucket-shaped tote

is made of waxed

cotton to withstand

the muddiest of

gardens, but is also

perfect for beach

trips and picnics.

Garden bag

in Khaki, $115.

Visit everyday-

needs.com

BUZZ WORD

NATIVE STINGLESS

BEEKEEPING WORKSHOP

There are 200 native bee species endemic

to Sydney and they are a vital part of the

ecosystem, pollinating and assisting

the native biodiversity. In this four-hour

workshop on September 28 at

Camperdown’s Pocket City Farm, you’ll learn

all you need to know about keeping these

precious stingless bees, including how and

when to harvest honey. Tickets are$100 per

person. To book, go to eventbrite.com and

search Native Stingless Beekeeping.

HAVE A DIG

A handy set of tools is essential in

the garden and the Rig Tig Green-it

set by Stelton is ideal for herb

gardens and pots. It is made

of spray-coated steel and makes

a great present for a beginner

gardener. Three-piece set, $54.90,

from Top3. 1300 867 333;

top3.com.au

70 COUNTRY STYLE SEPTEMBER 2019

IN THE GARDEN