Warren & Gloria Sheather yallaroo@bluepin.net.au
We
are passionate about the cultivation, conservation and propagation of Australian
native plants. These passions have developed over many years and resulted in the
purchase of Yallaroo about 10 years ago. Yallaroo was originally a
cattle and sheep grazing property and has an area of 64 hectares (160 acres).
All domestic stock has been removed and the majority of the property is
reverting to eucalypt woodland. We are planting an area of about 4 hectares (10
acres), surrounding our home, with a wide range of Australia plants. This area
will increase as more garden beds are established. Yallaroo is an
Aboriginal word meaning beautiful flowers.
We
have lived on Yallaroo for about six years. Our house is situated at an
altitude of 900 metres, which is the highest point on the property. The title
photograph was taken from our front verandah. The range of wildlife visiting Yallaroo
has increased as the native vegetation regenerates and our gardens
develop and increase in area. Four species of kangaroos and wallabies now visit Yallaroo
as well native birds, frogs, reptiles and insects.
The
purpose of this web site is to communicate information about our horticultural
activities, describe the wildlife visiting Yallaroo, research into
propagation methods and delve into environmental topics including descriptions
of Australian National Parks and other reserves.
We
hope you enjoy your visit to our site and we welcome comments, suggestions,
ideas and questions. Our aim is to add items on a regular basis. There will
always be something new to view and read.
Yours
horticulturally and environmentally. Warren
and Gloria Sheather.