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Jubaea’s story

Posted on October 22, 2014 by possumgbg

I’m getting old now. I’m not as upright as I used to be; my crown is inclining to the southeast and my fronds as not as luxuriant as in the past. All the gardeners take special care of me, my … Continue reading →

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In the beginning …

Posted on September 24, 2014 by possumgbg

In the beginning was a bare hillside to the east of the town… The story of the origins of the Geelong Botanical Gardens (as it was then known) was first told by George Jones in his book “Growing Together, a … Continue reading →

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