Introduction

As the name indicates the Tasmanian Bushland Garden (TBG) is a garden dedicated to native Tasmanian plants, particularly from the southeast of the island. It was established in 2010. It is a 20 hectare reserve of natural bushland 4 kms south of Buckland, 50 kms northeast of Hobart, close to Tassie’s east coast. It has 1.5 hectares of display gardens linked by well-maintained tracks and featuring a sculpture trail.

We saw an item on it in the popular TV program Gardening Australia so decided to check it out.

The Garden

The gardens were developed and are maintained entirely by volunteers. The aim is to showcase and educate people about the impressive native flora of the region.

We visited on a weekday and there was no one else there. We took our dog, Frida as dogs are allowed on leads in the lower part of the gardens.

Adjacent to the carpark are a series of beds where the plants are grouped according to the conditions they prefer. This includes native grasslands, plants that thrive on dolerite soils, sandstone floras, riverine floras and a number of other situations.

There is a section for rare and endangered plants.

Throughout the gardens are many fascinating sculptures.

Brian the dinosaur was our favourite.

Closely followed by a spider and web made from old bike chains.

Before visiting a handy map can be downloaded from the garden’s website. Otherwise, there are maps displayed at the gardens. Here is a link to the website – click here.