JANE Edmanson, a presenter on ABC TV’s Gardening Australia, handed out cuttings from her own garden when speaking to members of the Peninsula Parkinson’s Peer Support Group at Mount Martha last Tuesday (6 August). The cuttings, delivered in time for spring planting, were made as Edmanson acknowledged the problems of planting coastal areas.
“I love coming to the Mornington Peninsula, but I know gardening here can be a challenge,” she said when speaking at Mount Martha Community House. “There are lots of vagaries. It’s often very windy, and salt spray can be damaging to plants. Sandy soil can also be a problem.” Edmanson discussed appropriate planting for the region and said that if gardeners were keen and followed a few tips and basic rules they would have “a garden to be proud of”.
The PPPSG meets monthly at the community house and those living with Parkinson’s and their supporters are welcome to join the group and share their experiences. Contact Ken Wall on 0412 561 786.
First published in the Mornington News – 13 August 2024
