Fifty five years ago, a gardener from Bowen made an important decision about his work/life balance. He developed a passion for begonias and so began a lifelong project – the continuous improvement of rhizomatous begonias. In the process he became one of the foremost breeders of our time.
Tag: subtropical
Bellis Open Day 2026
Our twenty first and final annual Open Day at Bellis in subtropical Brisbane will be held this Mother’s Day Weekend, 9-10th May 2026. Over 500 different climate-appropriate plants grow in our Wynnum garden for food, medicine, pesticides, to support biodiversity, including climate change-ready ornamentals.
Nettle, Anyone?
I like nettles, when they’re managed – and grown in full view.
Pretty And Productive Plants For Brisbane
I was asked by a client to prepare a list of ornamental productive plants that can be grown outdoors in subtropical Brisbane.
Jerry Coleby-Williams 