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The Australian Garden History Society is presenting an online talk by John Blay, an Australian writer and naturalist who has written extensively about the Australian bush and its people in drama, prose and poetry.
Sit back in your armchair, grab a pre-dinner drink and some nibbles and join John as he takes us on a winding ramble through the wild places of the ranges and coast of southern NSW in this recorded talk, hosted live by Ruth Bailey, in support of the AGHS Nina Crone Writing Fund. John will also be available live to answer questions.
Starting from south of Batemans Bay and finishing at the end of the Bundian Way at Twofold Bay, Eden, John takes us on a journey through the last 60 years of his life, hiking the wild country of southern NSW from the high country to the coastal plains, exploring the question of how does wild nature and our gardens fit together?
With beautiful photographs of our native flora and wild landscapes, John talks about how he created his trilogy of forest books – Wild Nature, On Track and Back Country – based on his wanderings in the bush. He reveals how the beauty and logic of wild plant communities can inspire new ways of designing our gardens—rooted in resilience, ecology, and a true sense of belonging. His talk is a compelling invitation to reimagine the garden not just as a space of cultivation, but as a living mosaic that reflects the spirit and diversity of the bush.
Cost: $10 per person with proceeds going to support the AGHS Nina Crone Writing Fund (recordings will not be available after the event).
For bookings go to https://events.humanitix.com/online-lecture-by-john-blay