This weekend I was pleased to be able to go back to Melbourne Botanic Garden, a place I hadn’t been to in around 30 years!
The gardens were begun way back in 1846 at this location; there is another more modern garden at another site in Cranbourne, which is managed by the same administration, but this site holds great historical importance for the city of Melbourne.
The gardens are home to a Herbarium, an observatory, and a great many other historic interests. It has kept up with the times so a lot of contemporary needs are satisfied with areas such as a children’s garden, a sensory garden, and an upgraded Fern Walk.
The weather was a warmish 28C but the air was still, and there are a lot of shaded spaces. Some of the trees are amazing specimens that have reached their expected heights. Very impressive!
Some of the trees in the gardens have been there since the beginning although some do show the test of time. One tree in particular, the White Oak, came to the end of its lifespan recently and fell down. Instead of cutting it up and removing it, it was decided that it’s remains should be incorporated into the garden as a design feature.
Modern technology has been utilised well in the garden with QR coded signs providing links to online information. This could be something that can be utilised at Terang Community Park and Wetlands, something to work on in the near future.
Til next time!
The Flowerpot Pen 