The Lillico Garden is an acre and a half of paradise. Rich, red
volcanic soil make for excellent growing conditions. Within the
established orchard there are over fifty nut and fruit trees including
olives, hazelnuts, peaches, apples, pears, plums, apricots and
more. An extensive kitchen garden provides the household with
seasonal vegetables and herbs all year round. Excess produce is
preserved in a variety of methods – dried, brined, jammed and
salted. Free range chooks give eggs and also provide valuable
manure for the compost bins and garden. The cycle of composting
and worm farming continually give back to the gardens. Within the
property there is a small forested area created as a habitat for
native species; it includes two small ponds for frogs.
Visit The Lillico Garden during Creative Harvest 2020. It's also part of the Sunday bus tour.