When Peta Swift and Henrietta Hood took the plunge and launched their own local gardening business they had no idea what was just around the corner. But three years and a global pandemic later and The Avid Gardener is thriving, with seven employees and more work than they can handle.
Read MoreCheck out this article about Orange Open Gardens
Read MoreDespite being the middle of winter Cook Park is well and truly putting on a show for the locals. With the help and upkeep of Orange City Council it’s so fantastic to see the park full of families most days.
Read MoreOn what was originally a 16-acre hobby farm - and surprisingly, out of town - the Orange community got behind the idea of creating a botanic garden, particularly for education opportunities
Read More“I’ve been gardening my whole life. My father was a market gardener and I’ve never seen a pumpkin vine this big!” said Jean Finlay.
Read MoreHere at Orange City Life, we love meeting people with a passion for what they do, whether it is art, woodwork, knitting, sport — whatever activity it is that brings you joy.
Read MoreLaunching a new business just as a global pandemic locks down the country is far from an ideal situation, but Peta Swift and Henrietta Hood of The Avid Gardener have been surprised by the reception they have received.
Read MoreThis week we spoke to Carol Hughes from WaterUps from Down Under to hear about their modular wicking bed systems for sale in Orange NSW
Read MoreOrange High school have just become a pilot school for the ‘Kitchen Garden Program,’ only one of two schools selected in NSW.
Read MoreIt was a heart-warming scene when Principal Mrs Mac declared, “Shoes off and go and enjoy all of your hard work” as Spring Hill students ran to their Sensory Garden which was officially opened earlier this week.
Read MoreAs part of their Business Studies course, Year 11 Molong Central School students, Katelan Philpott, Mercedes Oste and Henrietta Pottie participated in the $20 Boss program developed by The Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) and started, their own business called ‘Moo Poo’
Read MoreStudents at Glenroi Heights Public School have an exciting new nature play area, thanks to a Schoolyard Blitz hosted by Newcrest’s Cadia Valley Operations (Cadia).
Read MoreThe life-giving rains held-off just long enough to ensure another hugely successful Garden Ramble for Millthorpe over the weekend.
Read MoreAmazing, Fun, Colourful, Creative and Exciting are just a few of the words Spring Hill students threw to me before showing me their newly developed sensory garden.
Read MoreThe Friends of the Orange Botanic Gardens will be hosting their annual plant sale on Sunday, November 3 from 8.00am-11am.
Read MoreSeven new gardens feature at this weekend’s Millthorpe Garden Ramble with a special performance by a 25-piece wind orchestra.
Read MoreOrange Public School invites to come and explore eight of Oranges magnificent private gardens.
Read MorePalliative care patients and residents of Parkwood Uniting Care will soon be able to enjoy the tranquil setting of a beautiful new garden adjacent to their care facility in Prince Street.
Read MoreThis week we visited Thompsons Garden Centre, it was a beaut day for it and the boys were great sports, thanks for getting involved Justin and Glen!
Read MoreIn excess of one hundred keen gardeners filled the Coral Sea Room last week to hear former host of ‘Gardening Australia’, Stephen Ryan
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