Homescape Winter 2007

winter 2007

home of the heart

“Bindarra” is a country home with a very modern twist

memories of a mosaic garden treasures and trinkets lovingly collected

lighting for the environment

making the switch to ECO friendly

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Welcome Welcome to the Winter edition of Homescape.

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You will notice our magazine has now increased to 64 pages, 20 more than any previous Homescape edtion. We have also increased the distribution to over 35,000 homes and producing a magazine that will continue to provide information and articles that will have our We are interested in what you have to say, so check out our website, register and in 25 words or less tell us what you would like to see in future Homescape magazines. Simply by coming up with a great idea, you could win a 42” Plasma TV, go to www.homescapemag.com.au for more details.

In this issue we visit “Bindarra”, a picturesque orchard with a very modern twist, explore a magical garden filled with treasures and trinkets, and make the switch to ECO friendly lighting.

Also, we uncover the tale of Echuca’s Dale family home, stroll through “Summerhill”, sharing Dawn & Graham’s river-lined garden and bare all in our gardening feature, plus a lot more!

So here’s to the future, growth of our great magazine, and to your enjoyment!

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Product space Gift ideas, new products & other interesting ideas

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Foodie file Everything gourmet and a fresh look for an old mill

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Home of the heart “Bindarra”, a country home with a very modern twist

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Memories of a mosaic garden Treasures and trinkets create a garden of magic 25 Making the switch to ECO friendly Lighting for the environment

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Storybook Pretty Uncovering the tail of Echuca’s Dale family home

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A place of pleasure We stroll through Dawn & Graham’s “Summerhill” garden

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Bare all in the garden Great time to plant Bare Rooted Trees

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Regional attractions & events Check out what’s happening in your region

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Winery trail A visit to Fyffe Field Winery, Yarrawonga.

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Chef profile We chat to Shepparton’s Ineka Bekarma about her love for pastry cooking

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Recipes Delightful treats to tantalise the taste buds

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The massive five storey building was much larger than other provincial flour mills because of its location near a major wheat belt and in a bustling river port. Inside the mill, large wood-fired furnaces fuelled milling machinery which was state of the art for its day. Two and a half tons of flour was produced per hour – a remarkable achievement. Fine quality Echuca “Pearl” Baker’s flour was much sought after and was sent by rail to Melbourne for export to countries all over the world.

When the mill closed down in the early 1970s the building was used to produce stock feeds. In the late 1980s it was transformed into a night club and bar. Scott and Kerrie Pitts have now turned the bottom two

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Scott has four chef’s hats and Kerrie has many years of experience at front of house. However they are certainly multi-skilled as they did much of the renovation work themselves. “It was a great experience doing everything from scratch,� Kerrie explains. “Whilst some alterations had already been made, we still had a lot of work to do.

Scott designed a new kitchen to suit his needs. Having worked in a number of restaurants he loves having everything just the way he wants it. We named our restaurant Ceres after the Roman Goddess of agriculture, cereals and wheat in recognition of the mill’s 90 years of operation.�

Scott and Kerrie have cleverly preserved the integrity of the heritagelisted building. Heavy timber posts and beams and internal brickwork give it a cosy warmth. The interior dÊcor manages to combine a comfortable atmosphere with a sense of elegance and class. Scott and Kerrie sourced the eclectic mix of furnishings from various auction houses. In line with the trend away from cold, minimalist interiors there are rich Persian rugs and antique sideboards. Plump leather lounge suites near the downstairs bar are great for enjoying pre-dinner drinks or sharing some Tapas with friends. About once a fortnight there’s live music on a Friday evening.

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Large chandeliers set the scene in an adjacent area, which is more formal. A mezzanine floor above has gilt rococo mirrors and crisp, white linen table cloths. A recent patron comments, “Ceres is relaxed but luxurious. There’s lots of room between tables so we could have a conversation without others listening in. We were at Ceres on a busy Saturday night but we didn’t have to raise our voices to talk. At many other restaurants, particularly in Melbourne, it can be very noisy.

Sometimes we’ve been so close to the people on the next table we almost felt we should ask them to join us.”

For total privacy there is a separate bar and function area, which is ideal for business seminars or meetings. Alternatively the whole restaurant area is available for weddings, conventions or parties.

Because of the mezzanine the area can become one large space.

The restaurant is open from 10am every day except Sunday. The menu is modern and contemporary but based on traditional cooking styles. Sauces and stocks are all cooked on the premises and many ingredients are obtained locally.

Scott’s absolute passion for food is evident in the range of highly imaginative dishes he creates. Be adventurous and try the Pan seared Atlantic salmon on rice noodles and choy sum with a coconut curry sauce and finished with a seaweed salad. If your taste is for the more traditional you may prefer the delicious pan roasted lamb rack on garlic potatoes and sautéed spinach with black cherry and red wine jus. A dessert with a difference is caramelized banana risotto with pure maple syrup.

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“Bindarra” is a country home with a very modern twist.

From the moment you take the drive past the picturesque orchard, trees laden with rosy red apples, to reach a front garden with its imposingly grand Elm tree, it is easy to understand why David and Lisa Morey decided to make their tree change here.

The tranquility of “Bindarra” - meaning many trees -

“I have to be honest, I had trouble to start with seeing

is what captured the couple’s hearts seven years ago

the big picture and what could be done with the

when they were looking to relocate to the country from

house, it was so bad,” Lisa laughs. But with the help

Melbourne. The one and a half hectare apple orchard

of a draughtsman and builder Shane Rooney, todays

and a hectare of garden are a passion for David, an

transformation of the 20-year-old ugly duckling is

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“We really didn’t have to make too many structural changes to the old home to make it our own.”

The home, near Shepparton, has been rendered and painted in olive tones to blend with its surrounds. Large cedar windows and French doors have opened up all rooms to fill the home with light and provide uninterrupted views of the garden and natural billabong at the back of the property.

“As it turned out we really didn’t have to make too many structural changes to the old home to make it our own, the bones were already there,” Lisa says. An extension to the living area with some smart exterior angles and a third bedroom was all that was needed to cater for the couples needs. Wide timber verandahs make the connection between indoor and outdoor living.

Natural and neutral tones are echoed inside with light olive and white-on-white used to give a feeling of spaciousness in the dining/living area. New polished timber floors are a perfect choice. Lisa injects color, like red and earthy browns, on furniture, cushions and artwork to create a cosy warmth. Eclectic pieces of furniture like the distressed antique chest of drawers in the master bedroom also add color and texture. Many of the eye catching accessories have been purchased from a favorite haunt of Lisa’s, Plain Design in Echuca.

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A contemporary kitchen features reconstituted quartz on a large island bench and other work areas, including the walk-in-pantry which is so much more than just storage. The room with ample bench space doubles as a work station for Lisa when she is preparing food for guests. “The house is always full of family and friends and I love to cook for them so this preparation area and pantry was a must for me.” The large timber dining table in the living area is testament to the couple’s entertaining nature and a wood fire in the same room provides ample ambience in these cooler months.

Window box seating on the east side of the home makes the most of sun drenched mornings this time of year.

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The ensuite is a touch of very modern living. “I’ve never had an ensuite before so I wanted it to be special and I did have very firm ideas on what I wanted,” Lisa says. The shower block is behind a tiled wall as an alternative to glass doors and panels and two narrow sets of louvre windows from ceiling to floor allow a view to the garden while in the shower.

In the main bathroom, an unexpected splash of color with tiny lime green tiles around the deep bath and chocolate and stone colored tiles on the walls. The lime green has also been used as a feature wall in the shower. Most of the bathroom accessories were sourced locally with the exception of the small wall tiles which were found in

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The laundry has a clever timber drying rack (with small electric heater) built in as a preference to a clothes dryer.

“My aunty has one and I love the idea so my Dad, Peter, turned his hand to the task. We use it all year no matter what the weather.”

Clever use of swinging clothes racks make for efficient storage.

Lisa admits the renovation was a fairly straightforward project with only one disaster to speak of. “Only one but it is a beauty” Lisa smiles. “The weekend we decide to go to Melbourne because the house has no roof it rained and we returned to a house full of water. “There was a terrible mess,” Lisa says. Dave’s friends still joke about asking him to take off the roof again to make it rain in these times of drought.

So now the house is complete, Lisa and Dave find more time to enjoy their large garden, inspired by Lou Costa of Design By Nature. The garden lovers have used circular red brick work and intricate colored glass patterns

to

marry areas in the garden. Natives - Grevillias are a favorite - and drought tolerant plants in the back yard lead to the natural billabong. The front yard features more European style plantings including roses on the front fence, Silver Birches and conifers but nothing is off limits to Max and Charlie, the couple’s two very spoilt Labradors.

And while “Bindarra” is still a work in progress it has truly become the place of peace and passion Lisa and David were searching for. [hs]

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Memories of a Mosaic Garden Treasures and trinkets have been lovingly collected by Echuca’s Kerry Williams to create an almost magical mosaic garden.

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In the garden is a curious collation of tiles and teapots, inkpots and iron lace.

Kerry greets visitors at a brightly tiled entry, leading to a living room that reveals her passion for art. On each wall are vibrant contemporary artworks. Enormous picture windows frame Kerry’s own creations outside.

The Campaspe River and its red gums are a backdrop to surprising glimpses of mosaic spheres and strange statuettes.

Out in the garden is a curious collation of tiles and teapots, inkpots and iron lace. “These were cheap to buy as nobody else wanted them,” Kerry points to a headless statue, resurrected and replete with a mantle of pretty porcelain. A colourbond fence, covered with cement sheet, is disguised with disused dinner plates and the petite, dismembered heads of porcelain dolls.

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Kerry’s latest work is a series of retaining walls, along which runs a garden of drought resistant plants and a small vegetable patch. She spent months designing the walls, enlisting Brad Smith from B&B Landscaping to help with the labour. Set amongst the stone and bricks are an amazing array of odds and ends that Kerry has collected over several years: a cast iron sign from a High Street Bakery, bluestone from an old church near Yea and antique bottles from an old tip. Kerry enjoys showing off curios like the antique mechanical toilet, which is now a rusty home to succulents.

This new area of Kerry’s garden replaces an overgrown permaculture vegetable bed, which she no longer wanted to spend time or water maintaining. Kerry has selected drought tolerant plants that also give the garden a cottage feel, matching the era of the eclectic jumble of items on display. She points out that whilst

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The garden also features a number of euphorbia.

These very drought- hardy plants have a variety of colours and leaf shapes and incredible flowers, mainly during the summer months. Another favourite of Kerry’s is Echium, with its magnificent blue spires. The indestructible agapanthus and a sprinkling of curry plants have also been selected by Kerry as they too are great survivors in our harsh northern climate.

From

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contemplating the results of all the digging, cleaning and planning. All of her creations hold memories of family and friends – a much loved cup accidentally broken or implements from the Williams family farm.

Unusual

bits and pieces have simply been left by Kerry’s door.

Others have come from the Campaspe River, which flows past the home, such as pieces of the same plate salvaged from the river bank over several years.

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The environmental issue of climate change and greenhouse gases has been firmly placed on the home owner’s agenda with the phasing out of conventional light bulbs in the next three years.

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Lighting represents approximately 12 per cent of greenhouse gases from households and the switch to more efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs will slash energy use and costs.

Running costs in an average home can be reduced by up to 75 per cent with the new lighting. For example ten 60 watt incandescent globes (GLS) costs up to $190 a year to run and the ten replacement 12 watt compact fluorescent globes (CFL) will cost about $38

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Specialty lighting stores, such as Echuca Lighting and Lights Plus Shepparton, are already gearing up with product to cater for the government enforced changes, known as eco friendly lighting.

Mark Librio of Lights Plus says the changeover will be simple for home owners with the new products made to fit existing standard light fittings. “All customers need to know is the type of fitting they have. We need to know if they have Edison screw fittings or a bayonet cap and we can supply them with an appropriate lamp.� “While they may be more expensive to buy up front, they will pay for themselves in lower power bills in the first year,� Mark says.

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LED lamps have a very long life span and are a soft light similar to Halogens.

Lighting specialists are already witnessing the move toward eco friendly lighting in new homes and say the new lighting alternatives are also popular in home extensions and renovations.

Echuca builders Peter and Rhonda Sutton have used energy

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Many of these fittings and globes are from Echuca

them.

Lighting.

As a general rule a compact fluorescent produces up “My main comment about the compact fluoros is they

to five times the light output compared to a standard

cannot be dimmed. So if you want mood lighting you

incandescent lamp. So to keep the same light output

need to consider alternatives or have the compact

a 60w incandescent lamp (GLS) should be replaced

fluoros configured so you only have a couple on when

with a 12w compact fluoro (CFL), a 25w GLS lamp

you want soft lighting.

is replaced by a 5w CFL lamp or a 200w GLS lamp changed to a 40w CFL lamp.

“They also take a while to light up (some types more than others) so are no good if you want really instantaneous

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When Tim and Prue Dale bought a Federation home in Echuca 7 years ago they discovered that it had a special link to Prue’s past.

Tim and Prue Dale bought their home in Echuca after falling in love with its gracious charm. The garden was overgrown and the house needed some work but they could see its potential. They were stunned when, the day after the auction, Prue’s father told them that their new home had been built by W.W. Moore, Prue’s great-great-grandfather.

Moore’s first home in Echuca was a tent on the Bridge Hotel site. From these rather humble beginnings Moore went on to became a Mayor of Echuca and a magistrate.

He also built much of the district’s best architecture, including the Royal Hotel (now the Harvest Hotel), Moama Court House and the Palace Hotel.

Tim and Prue’s knowledge of their home’s history made them especially determined that any alterations maintain the integrity of the original dwelling. Like many old houses the kitchen and laundry out the back were dingy and unworkable, so pulling them down was the first job on the list. However they insisted that the existing chimney be retained, after Tim discovered the name W.W. Moore etched into the mortar. It is now the centrepiece of a stunning renovation.

The first stage involved revamping the existing bathroom and installing a laundry inside it. Cleverly concealed in a cupboard, this is certainly a way to save space.

Tim then removed the original combustion

stove from the central chimney, finding some very old Argus newspapers from the 1920s wrapped around the pipe work. That job completed, it was time to gut the old kitchen and laundry. Tim and Prue concentrated on cleaning up the overgrown garden, whilst the builders took about 5 months to complete the work.

The builder had to first support the original ceiling while a gable roof was extended over the new addition. The roof was kept a slightly lower pitch so the beautifully detailed work around the original chimney could still be seen from the outside.

“What I love about the renovation is that it’s brought views of the garden into the house.”

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Tim is especially pleased with the French doors and large windows which drench this area with light.

Pointing out the beautiful outlook, he says, “What I love about the renovation is that it’s brought views of the garden into the house.” Through the French

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Moore’s craftsmanship wasn’t hidden from view by the addition. It’s hard to imagine how many hours were spent creating each intricate detail.”

Often rooms that are added appear rather carelessly tacked on to a home. This is not the case here. From the exterior the new section looks like it has always been there. Inside, the ceiling heights of the original house continue through into the new section. As well as being sympathetic to the period of the home, the high ceilings ensure that the whole kitchen/living area has a wonderful sense of space.

The old chimney is now a big central column around which sits the kitchen and living area. On one side is a modern, stainless steel stove and on the other is a gas log fire. The kitchen is a classic style that never seems to date. Cupboard doors are painted in Antique White and blackwood bench tops harmonize with the recycled Australian hardwood floors. The contemporary glass splashback fits in well, perhaps because it is painted in a similar colour to the Plantation White walls.

The timber doors, windows and trims are all painted Antique White. Against this restrained palette, Wattyl Leek has been used as a subtle highlight in the cove of the deep cornice.

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“The bay window in the master bedroom provides tranquil views to the front lawn.”

After completing the extension Tim and Prue turned their attention to the original part of the home. All storybook prettiness, this section of the home is delightful. A welcoming entry is awash with light from flower filled leadlight panes. Extending from this is a cosy dining room, formal lounge area and three bedrooms. The bay window in the master bedroom provides tranquil views to the front lawn. There are more dainty leadlights in another bedroom and the dining room.

No major work was required in the old part of the home but a quaint window seat was installed in the dining area, along with a marble fire place. All the rooms were freshly painted in colours to suit their individual décor.

The dining room is particularly stunning, with Wattyl Russet Pear complementing the glorious garden views.

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At the completion of the project in 2003 the home was entered in the Master Builders Association of Victoria regional building awards and was selected as the Best Renovation/Extension.

Tim and Prue enjoy sitting under their pergola, cradling a good red and enjoying an excellent result after all that planning and effort. Together we drink a toast to Great-grandfather’s fine workmanship and the next stage in the history of this beautiful home. [hs]

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The owners of this pretty river-lined property are happy to invite people in to share their treasured garden.

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To the west, ivy-covered pillars frame the natural bush vista at the bottom of a large lawned area.

Have you ever had a feeling of anticipation as you approached someone’s garden, trying to catch a first glimpse of what may lay on the far side of the fence?

It may be a drive-by to get ideas for your own garden or an invitation from the owner to enjoy their creation but that sensation of not knowing what to expect adds to the experience.

It was that exact feeling when Homescape approached the pretty river-lined property of Dawn and Graham Hill, known as Summerhill.

In a quiet location on the edge of town, the garden is nestled between neighbors enjoying the same tranquility, but beyond the tall brush box fence is a special and welcoming garden.

The Hill’s have lived at Summerhill for 12 years during which time Dawn has lovingly tended to the grounds to create a sophisticated, but friendly, space. The Shepparton property encompasses 18 hectares of natural bush and the Goulburn River winds its way around most of its perimeter.

Dawn’s love of gardening is evident in the many individual sections of the garden, each providing a unique view from the home’s large windows.

To the west, ivy-covered pillars frame the natural bush vista at the bottom of a large lawned area. A paved extension off the verandah provides a perfect spot for outdoor seating to watch the sunset.

North facing garden beds are full of roses, lavender, agapanthus, primulas, Sasanqua camellias, azaleas, salvias and alyssum. Old fashioned violets and ajugar australis are among the ground covers that thrive in this part of the garden.

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“I choose plants to suit the style of garden I enjoy most. I love scented flowers and subtle colors close to the house.”

“This is my favorite part,” admits Dawn. “I love the romantic cottage-style and here I have something flowering nearly all year.”

Dawn has used more than 200 roses throughout the grounds including white and red Meideland, pink and white Iceberg, Pierre de Rothsade, apricot-colored Just Joey and a climber, New Dawn, which frames the north view from an indoor living area.

A hedge of ‘Seduction’ roses line one side of the tennis court and mass plantings of gardenias closer to the house provide perfume during most times of the year.

Autumn color comes to life on a 10-year-old Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) which turns from lime green to a brilliant yellow. Liquid Ambers, Japanese Maples and a Manchurian Pear are also spectacular.

In spring, two Port Wine Magnolia trees are a stunning feature near the swimming pool and at the front of the property.

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“I don’t have any formal training in gardening so I rely a lot on advice from nurseries and friends who have lovely gardens.

“I choose plants to suit the style of garden I enjoy most.

I love scented flowers and subtle colors close to the house. The stronger shades of orange and red, like that in the rose called Tequila Sunrise, I prefer in the beds further away from the windows,” Dawn said.

The garden was low maintenance with established shrubs and trees, and had “great bones” when it was purchased from former politician Peter Ross-Edwards and wife, Joy, who built the home at the location in 1965.

Dawn laughs “now it is high maintenance with lots to do all year”, but her passion for being outdoors and the sense of achievement of creating something beautiful keeps her motivated.

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“I just love being out in the garden, it is not a chore to me. I do have someone come for two hours a week to help with the maintenance and I can talk Graham into helping out every now and again.”

Like most of the garden now, the fruit trees in the sheltered space behind the tennis court are heavily mulched.

Quality mushroom mulch is used along with suitable

“I just love being out in the garden, it is not a chore to me.

fertilizer and while drought and the lack of water is utmost on Dawn’s mind, the property does make use of a water right.

Under these conditions the fruit trees – olives, almonds, quince, apples, apricots, orange, lemon and grapefruit - are all thriving. An avocado tree is bearing fruit for the first time this year.

Dawn has been a tireless worker for the community and has opened her garden for fundraising functions many times, with guests appreciating the beautiful space.

“I believe a garden should be something you share. It is created with love and it is wonderful to invite people in,” Dawn says sincerely. [hs]

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G a r d e n i n g

Bare all in your garden Now is a fantastic time to plant bare rooted trees in the home garden. Not only is it the perfect time to get them in the ground to make sure they are established before the hot weather, it also means all your favourite trees can be purchased at great prices.

One of the biggest advantages of choosing bare rooted plants is that they can cost up to 50 per cent less than the potted specimens available the rest of the year.

Nearly all deciduous plants can be bought bare rooted – from ornamentals, fruit trees and roses.

What is a bare rooted tree? It is just that, a plant with bare roots. Usually the plants are two to three-yearold field grown stock which are dug up in winter when they are dormant and ready for planting in the home garden.

Bare rooted trees should be planted by end of August.

After that it’s too late because they start to shoot and transplanting becomes a problem.

Bare rooted trees have usually been heeled in (covered lightly with soil or sawdust) at the nursery to protect the roots from drying out. At home, trees can stay like this for up to two weeks if they cannot be immediately planted.

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G a r d e n i n g

When buying a tree look for the graft union, making sure that it is clean and that no shoots appear below the union. The main branch above the union should be straight and sturdy with a good, well developed system of shoots.

For planting, dig a generous hole twice the size of the root diameter. Trim any damaged roots. Moisten roots in a bucket of water, spread the roots out in a natural position. Sometimes it helps to mound a pile of soil at the base to help support the root system. Then backfill, wiggle the tree as you go, and add water to remove any air pockets. Don’t fertilise until the tree starts growing in spring.

If the tree does not feel sturdy, loosely stake it until the tree is established.

Pruning at this stage is vitally important. The top of the tree should be pruned to match the root size to encourage a balanced tree, and also remove shoots in the middle of the plant to retain openness. Cut branches to about 30 centimetres from the main trunk, and to a bud. Then to encourage a nice branching habit remove the leader.

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Fertilise in spring and apply organic mulch in summer to provide protection against water evaporation. Another water wise idea is to plant a piece of pipe (vertically) at

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the edge of the tree’s root ball. When the pipe is filled

This small to medium tree offers a huge variety of

with water the plant will receive a slow and constant

flower colours from pink, lavender, deep purple and

source of moisture at the new roots.

reds, which are at best in spring. The autumn foliage ranges from a lovely yellow to deep red providing

To help make the best choice of tree for your special

some interest most of the year in the garden. It is a

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spectacular tree as a focal point or for mass planting.

Woodbine Nursery, has given her top five bare rooted ornamental trees suitable for the region.

Depending on the variety, it can grow up to 8 metres tall and 5 metres wide and has a slow to moderate growth rate. The most common varieties grow up to 4 metres tall with the smaller weeping varieties reaching half a metre tall to a metre wide.

Adaptable to a range of conditions but best in moist, well drained, slightly acidic soils in a position receiving full sun. Good moderate drought and heat tolerance

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once established (2-3 years). Resistant to powdery mildew. Transplants easily.

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Pty Ltd.

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PYRUS “Manchurian Pear” (Pyrus ussuriensis)

ACER NEGUNDO “Sensation”

This deciduous tree has beautiful autumn foliage varying

Belonging to the Maple family, this tree is for larger

from plum-red, scarlet and gold. White flowers in early

home gardens or driveways, growing up to 9 metres

spring are pale pink in bud. One of the first ornamental

tall and 6 metres wide.

pears to flower in spring. The fruit is inedible Its flower is inconspicuous but the gorgeous autumn It will grow up to 8 metres tall and 7 metres wide with a

and spring foliage is the attraction to this tree. Very

moderate growth rate. It has a dense round habit with

hardy. Will thrive in a wide range of soil conditions,

purplish-brown young branches and dark green leaves

wet or dry, of varied pH levels (tolerates alkaline soils).

before autumn.

Best when grown in full sun. Fallen leaves quickly disintegrate and rarely require cleaning up.

Adaptable to a wide range of conditions including moderate drought, air pollution and exposure. Best in full sun and not affected by frost.

Regular

feeding,

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and

mulching

is

recommended for the first two to three years while establishing.

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PRUNUS CERASIFERA “Nigra”

LIRIODENDRON “Tulip Tree”

A small, ornamental flowering plum with very dark

This spectacular tree is a focal point in a garden but it

purple summer foliage carried on dark branches.

needs space growing up to 13 metres tall and 8 metres

Single pink flowers in spring add to the display. Often

wide over 20 years.

used as a striking small foliage contrast tree for smaller gardens or as a street tree.

Its fragrant, greenish-yellow, tulip-shaped flowers have orange centres borne in clusters in late spring to early

It grows up to 5 metres tall and 4 metres wide and

summer and are only produced on trees approximately

can be planted closer to the house to compliment the

seven years or older. It has magnificent golden yellow

house colour or trims.

autumn color.

Tolerant of hot sites once established and to a variety

This species performs best in deep, well drained, but

of site conditions, but prefers moist, well drained fertile

moist loam soils that are slightly acid.

soils and a position receiving full sun to part-shade.

Flowers best in full sun.

Irrigation may be required in extremely dry periods.

Best in full sun, but may suffer leaf scorch at times.

Very little pruning is required.

Recovery after transplanting may be slow, therefore after care is required. Can be susceptible to some pests and diseases such as powdery mildew, verticillium wilt, scale and aphids Is suitable for wide lawns or open gardens.

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R e g i o n a l A t t r a c t i o n s

Escape to the Winter Blues Echuca - Moama Winter Blues Festival.

Friday, July 27 and Sunday, July 29 at Echuca Heritage Port Precinct.

Wind down and enjoy the ambience of the Echuca Heritage Port

&

Precinct whilst listening to great blues music. From Friday night through until Sunday, some fabulous blues bands will be performing

Other Regional Activities:

at many of the local venues. It’s the perfect excuse to visit this

E v e n t s

historic area, well known for its restaurants, cafes, pubs, cellar door

Farmers Market

outlets, attractions, and boutique shops.

Saturday, July 21, August 18, September 1 and September 15 Alton Reserve, High Street Echuca 8.00 am – 1.00 pm The perfect opportunity to sample and purchase locally grown produce

The festival isn’t limited to indoors. From 9am until noon Saturday its blues in the street with Echuca’s main shopping strip, Hare St, coming alive and blues performers will also shake up the Moama

Canberra to Morrisons winery and restaurant for dinner and blues.

October 6 from 10am to 5pm. Echuca Aquatic Reserve The home and lifestyle expo is the place to discover the latest products and services from homewares to furniture, outdoor living and landscaping to help transform your garden and home. Be inspired by house ideas, decorating, renovating tips and lots more. Taste gourmet foods.

For more information contact: Celebrating Events on (03) 5480 6497 or (03) 5339 6157.

This fabulous festival culminates on Sunday with bands on the

Going Slow in Glenrowan

Up-Country market.

On Saturday night there will be bands performing at numerous pubs and restaurants, or for a very different night take a cruise on the PS

street, on the corners, in pubs, cafes, restaurants, bars and venues in and around the historic port. Kids will love the street performers, ice cream eating competition and face painting. This is your chance to hear FREE blues, blues and more blues!

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The weekend, October 6 and 7, 2007, will be full of activity, at a slow pace, for lovers of deep and complex wines. The celebration dinner on Saturday evening hosted by seven regional wineries is called ‘SLOW FOOD FROM THE PRODUCER’S PADDOCK’. The Saturday evening of slow dine, slow wine and slow dance will be held at the Baileys of Glenrowan historical winery. On Sunday there’ll be tastings at each of the participating wineries, a delicious breakfast inspired by the producer’s paddock, wine appreciation sessions and the opportunity to discuss the Glenrowan regional wines with the winemakers.

Tickets are $90 and include all food and wine, and complimentary transport from Wangaratta or Glenrowan. Bookings are essential and numbers are strictly limited so call (03) 5766 2392 to book your place at this fantastic event.

Family Fun at KidsFest

The four day festival is on October 3 to 6

SPC Ardmona KidsTown (Between Shepparton & Mooroopna.)

KidsFest 2007 will be one of the biggest drawcards on Shepparton’s event calendar this year with up to 10 000 thousand people expected to flock to the four day festival in October.

Shepparton Australian Great Outdoors Expo

SPC Ardmona KidsTown, arguably Australia’s best adventure

Friday, September 7 to Sunday, September 9.

Shepparton Sports Stadium, Numurkah Road, Shepparton Admission is Families $20.00; Adults $10.00; Concession $8.00.

Over 130 exhibitors at the public Expo featuring outdoors recreational activities focusing on marine, fishing, camping, caravanning, pop top campers, four wheel driving, accessories and tourism within Australia. Door prizes to be won.

For more information contact: (03) 9553 5671.

playground, will be transformed into an action packed arena for the

Fruit Loop Ride 2007 Sunday, September 16 and starts at Princess Park, Nixon Street, Shepparton.

A great way to exercise and spend time with family and friends as well as help raise funds for Shepparton Hospice Care. All levels of cycling are catered for with a 200, 100 and 50 kilometre ride available.

For more information contact: www.fruitloopride.com

Mammoth Scale Fly-In Saturday and Sunday, September 15 and 16 at the Karramomus field, 15 kms south of Shepparton.

This is Australia’s biggest scale event now in its 26th year. The annual event is hosted by the Shepparton based Valley Radio Flyers and thousands of model radiocontrolled aeroplane enthusiasts are attracted to the competition every year.

It is a great event for spectators.

For more information call (03) 58 21 7948 or 0428 283 220 www.valleyradioflyers.com.au

whole family with acts such as Shrek the Third live, The Simpsons and the Wild Action show headlining the program.

The second annual KidsFest will also have stacks of arts and craft activities, sports clinics, a sideshow alley, miniature rail expo and live music. Festival organiser, Vicky Mansell, says this year’s festival will be bigger and brighter after the fantastic response last year.

“KidsTown is a fabulous venue for our festival and we love that so many families will come and enjoy it during the school holidays.”

The four day festival is on October 3 to 6. Family tickets are $39.

For more information on ticketing and programming check out www.sheppkidsfest.com.au throughout July and August.

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W I N E R Y T R A I L

Fyffe Field Wines The warm, welcoming feel of a mudbrick cellar door and the sweet taste of a late harvest Semillon is a pleasant discovery at Yarrawonga’s Fyffe Field Wines.

Mother and son team, Liz and Glenn Diamond, are responsible for

“My dad had an interest in wine and bought a block of land here

creating the friendly atmosphere, and high quality wines, at this

at Yarrawonga nearly 15 years ago to pursue that interest,” Glenn

easily accessible vineyard in Murray River country.

says. The cellar door opened in 1993.

The Diamond family bought a “vacant block of land“ near

”The warm climate is perfect for red varieties, but we have planted

Yarrawonga, and today, and more than a decade later, Fyffe Field

some whites that do well here as well.”

Wines is a popular stop on a busy tourist route and a producer of some of the regions most drinkable wines.

The seven hectare vineyard has been planted to the classical grape varieties of Semillon, Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon as well as the lesser known varieties of Verdelho, Touriga and Petit Verdot.

Glenn looks after the viticultural aspects of the winery and Liz runs the day to day cellar door operations which is housed in a rustic mud brick building full of country charm and hospitality.

“Our cellar door offers a relaxed and family friendly opportunity to stop, relax and tempt the taste buds with estate grown table wines and also fortified wines including the quirky Tawny Snort,” Liz says.

The Tawny Snort is an extension of an engaging and amusing range of ornamental pigs Liz has on display.

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Homescape asked Glenn why the name Fyffe Field?

“As a family we are very interested in our history. As a token of our heritage we looked at the surnames of our eight grandparents – Fyffe, Ashmead, Searle, Pender, Lawn, Harper, Diamond and Bradfield – and chose Fyffe Field to represent our family ‘s venture into the wine industry.”

Fyffe Field’s most popular wines are the Verdelho with 2006 vintage on sale now and the 2003 Petit Verdot.

The winery will also be the new home of the infamous Cobram Crème which was sold by Cobram’s Heritage Farm Wines until recently.

“We are excited about continuing the Cobram Crème tradition here and look forward to its loyal followers visiting our winery,” Glenn said.

Fyffe Field offers free wine tasting daily from 10am to 5pm at 1417 Murray Valley Highway, Yarrawonga. (Between Yarrawonga and Cobram). Phone 03 5748 4282 or checkout the website www.fyffefieldwines.com.au where you can also join the wine club and mailing list.

Fyffe Field Wines is a participant in the “Sun Country on the Murray” Farm Gate Trail and offers BBQ facilities and playground equipment for those wishing to linger a while. A selection of quality gourmet preserves and locally produced premium olive oil is also available at the cellar door. [hs]

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C H E F

A ro u nd t he Wo rl d & Ho m e A ga i n

P R O F I L E

Inek a Beka r ma

Shepparton’s Ineka Bekarma tells us about her rise as a chef around the world and how she is glad to be working in the region again.

Ineka Bekarma didn’t know it then but at 12 years of age she already showed signs of being a great chef.

From the small kitchen of three to her next job as part Her desire to help at the family’s Shepparton coffee

of a brigade of 70 at Melbourne’s Hotel Sofitel, set

shop and café as a young girl has led her around the

Ineka on her path to pastry cooking.

world and back honing her skills as a much respected pastry chef.

“I worked in all parts of the kitchen including fine dining and this is where I was really exposed to the pastries”.

The 28-year-old has worked in London and many parts of Europe, Scotland and Africa

In 1998 as a third year apprentice

and is now back in her home town

Ineka took out the “Best Dessert”

working for local catering dynamos Jill and Bernard Hayes, based at Eastbank Food.

“It is wonderful to be home and working in a job I can continue to

“ I c an do eve r y thi ng he r e that I was doi ng any whe r e e lse

fulfill my love for pastry cooking. I can do everything here that I was

category and runner-up overall in the coveted Daryl Cox Culinary Cooking Competition. The following year as captain of the team she won Victoria’s premier apprentice competition and her award winning talent brought her to the notice of

i n the wor ld ”

famous chef Raymond Capaldi,

doing anywhere else in the world,”

now

Ineka says.

Fenix, which boasts one chefs hat.

of

Melbourne

restaurant,

The former Notre Dame Secondary College student

The young gun says her teacher was a tough master

credits her enthusiasm for cooking to an economics

but an inspiration in the kitchen.

teacher who encouraged her to pursue her career and it was not too long before she secured an apprenticeship

Her first job in London was as a pastry chef in an up

with Shepparton’s Spaghetti Hollow where her cooking

market eatery and then as an agency chef until she

experience covered all facets of the menu.

found, in her own words, her dream job.

Our guest chef, Ineka Bekarma, is drawing on all her talent to help design and produce a delicious range of Gluten Free treats offered under the newly launched Shepparton Food Producers label, and judging on the demand for them at Shepparton’s Eastbank based café they are a real The Admirable Crichton Catering Company took her

winner.

on as casual staff and within a year she had worked her way to head pastry chef where she stayed for four

No longer do people with special dietary needs have to miss

years.

out on being spoilt with something special.

Cooking for the Royal family, celebrities such as

Owners, Jill and Bernard Hayes, have expanded their range

Sting and Bryan Adams and Scotland’s Dunhill Golf

of cakes, pastries and biscuits under the Shepparton Food

Tournament were among the highlights.

Producers label and can cater for many dietary requirements.

Ineka also met her husband, Darren, in this dream job

Alongside Gluten Free goodies, such as Almond, Bailey’s and

and after a year of travel the couple settled in Darren’s

Chocolate Gateaux, there are also savory dishes, 10 varieties

homeland , Zambia, where she headed up cooking

of packaged biscuits including the tempting Tia Maria Coffee

classes at a local school.

Creams, and they will continue with customer favorites like the Lemon Meringue Pie.

Sadly, Darren passed away in February this year and Ineka decided to return home to her family.

“We are at an exciting stage of creating new products and with our staff’s input we will continue to offer quality and fast

“It is funny how things work out. I wasn’t really looking

service,” Jill says.

for a job so soon but Jill and Bernard had an ad in the paper and I responded. It has worked out wonderfully.

Ineka has been employed to develop the range which will grow to include sauces, jams and savory biscuits. See our guest

“I get all the variety of a job in London with the catering

chef recipes for a wonderful Gluten Free treat.

of weddings, functions, debutante balls, the outdoor catering and of course helping to develop the new range of pastries for the café and takeaways.”

A Hayes’ Specialty...

For light café meals and sophisticated menus or

Food lovers everywhere should be tempted by this

for larger functions offered both onsite at Eastbank

young chef’s treats. [hs]

or off site, call us today to discuss your catering requirements.

Phone: Jill or Bernard on 0428 313 762 (BH) Eastbank Food, Welsford Street Shepparton.

R E C I P E

Almond Chocolate Bailey Gateaux Makes 16 Portions

Gluten Free

225 gram dark chocolate

350 gram whole almonds

1 tsp vanilla

65 ml Brandy

200 gram brown sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

25 gram butter

5 eggs

1 orange 75 gram sugar

30 mls water

75 gram yolks

3 leaves gelatine

300 mls cream

20 mls Baileys

20 mls Baileys

10 mls coffee essence

50 mls sugar syrup 30 gram dusting coccoa

200 gram dark choc shavings

Method: To make the cake Ground the almonds, chocolate, and sugar. Melt the butter and separate eggs. Whisk the egg whites and mix the yolks and all the other ingredients together. Slowly fold in the egg whites.

Line a 9 inch cake tin and place the mix in and bake on 140OC, it should take around 1 hour. Take out and chill. When the cake has chilled line another cake tin, slice the cake into three and make up the Baileys soaking syrup.

Method: To make the mousse Make a sugar syrup and cook to 121OC and while it is cooking whisk up the egg yolks. When the sugar is ready, pour over

Tia Maria Coffee Creams

the eggs yolks and whisk until cold, semi whip the cream and

Makes 40 Biscuits

soak the gelatine. Warm the Baileys and dissolve the gelatine

290 gram butter

330 gram sugar

in it, then slowly add some of the cream to the Baileys/gelatine

1.5 eggs

10 mls coffee essence

mix. Fold the cream, yolks and Baileys cream mix to make a

285 gram plain flour

0.5 tsp baking powder

mousse.

2 gram salt

45 mls milk

280 gram icing sugar

15 ml Tia Maria

Method: To assemble

10 mls coffee essence

70 gram butter

Place one slice of the cake inside the cake tin and brush with

the Baileys syrup. Place 1/3 of the mousse inside the cake and

Method:

proceed to do this so the mousse is the top layer. Once you

Cream butter and sugar add eggs and essence and milk, add

have done this set in the fridge. Dust with cocoa powder and

sifted dry ingredients and make into a dough. Roll out between

decorate with chocolate shavings.

baking paper leave set in fridge, cut out 3.5cm round cutter and bake on 140OC for about 10 minutes. Leave to cool.

To make icing Cream butter and sifted icing sugar add the essence and Tia Maria pipe the butter cream with aprroximatley 5 grams of icing in-between the biscuits.

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LOSER

A simple thing like running around a sports oval with her son is one of the most recent highlights of Sonya Rowe’s successful weight loss program.

Sonya takes part in monthly assessments with the professional team at Aquamoves and relies on them for motivation as well.

The Mooroopna mother of two sons, aged 15 and 18, has transformed herself from a size 18 to a healthy size 12 in the past 18 months, but her biggest success is her fitness.

“While you have to motivate yourself and really believe in what you are doing, having people you can talk to when you need a boost is really helpful. It keeps me on track.”

Sonya took part in a Biggest Loser program at Shepparton’s Aquamoves last year and has adopted a healthy and practical weight loss regime since then to shed 15 kgs and 50 per cent of her body fat.

“At my age you just find that these things can creep up on you. I am a pastry cook which put me around tempting foods and I didn’t exercise much at all.

“Thanks to the Biggest Loser program I found something that worked and I was introduced to a range of exercise classes that have made the difference to me,” Sonya says.

“It is just part of my life now and I look forward to going to the gym six days a week. I am at a level of fitness I never considered possible. I work hard at the gym and am really proud of that.”

Sonya encourages all ages and sizes to make the effort to become healthier and fitter.

“I know it sounds like such a little thing but to just run around a sports oval with my son is a really satisfying achievement after being overweight. Being an active and fitter mum is great for the boys too.”

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“Lack of time is the biggest reason why people say they don’t exercise and with this sprinting exercise you do a lot less. It’s about half the exercise — 20 minutes versus 40 minutes for example, and it seems, at least initially, there’s a lot more fat loss.”

Two groups recently participated in an experiment – one of them cycling for 40 minutes at a steady pace and the other for 20 minutes alternating between sprinting and slow pedaling.

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So how does it work? It’s similar to doing a spin class on a gym bike but you have to apply the magic formula of sprinting for eight seconds and then slow pedal for 12 seconds.

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