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Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 4pm Sunday 9am - 4pm

http://echucamoamaplantfarm.com.au/, http://sheppartonplantfarm.com.au/

Echuca - Shepparton - Plant Farm, 13/15 Northern Highway and 535 Archer Rd Kialla, Echuca West (2026)

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13/15 Northern Highway And 535 Archer Rd Kialla

24/10/2026

Echuca CFA Thank YOU .. from the bottom of my very fast running heart.. this happend so fast.. one minute I was closing the farm gate .. next minute I was sh****ng my pants.. 40,000 trees with that fire front heading our way.. we removed all the vehicles got out my crap little water cart out and then the sirens turned up .. truck after truck. Local hero’s hanging onto hoses, just doing their thing.. no damage to our place.. except the calf muscle I pulled trying to run 🫣😂.. thanks ECHUCA CFA … 😂

23/10/2026

WELL THAT’S ONE HELL OF A WEEK… AND APPARENTLY I NEED TO SLOW DOWN AND WATCH MY LANGUAGE! 😂

Thousands and thousands of trees dispatched from our farm this week. All grown right here, in our climate, for our climate.

CLIMATE READY TREES. GROWN BY US!

Trucks in, trucks out. Echuca, Shepparton, Bendigo, massive landscape orders everywhere. Even a load heading down to the big smoke of Melbourne.

The farm crew have been smashing it. Dave’s been doing enormous days on the road. I’m starting to wonder if the bloke actually lives in his truck.

Phone rings.

Accountant.

Ahh s**t. He’s probably heard about my w**e barrel sale.

Skip that call. 😂

Next job. Book the buses, organise the staff Christmas party. How hard can that be? There’s only 40 odd people to organise.

Then a few meetings.

Including HR.

Yep, got called into an HR meeting. Apparently I need to slow down, think before I speak and use better words.

Left that meeting confused. Thought I was doing pretty well.

Then the ugly stuff. More legal meetings.

“Yes sir, absolutely sir, whatever you want sir.”

I’m learning. Ask for permission, beg for forgiveness.

Or was it the other way around?

S**t. Better ring HR again. 😂

Somewhere amongst all that I managed a few public speaking gigs at Probus clubs and a HUGE turnout at Kyabram Garden Club yesterday for my last speaking engagement of the year.

What a fantastic way to finish! I’ve loved meeting these wonderful groups, sharing our story and continuing my investigation into which garden club makes the best scones.

Still no winner. More research required.

Back to the nurseries and…

HOLY S**T THE JOINTS LOOK AMAZEBALLS!

Sorry HR.

What I meant was the presentation and visual merchandising standards are exceeding expectations.

There. Happy now? 😂

Seriously though, both stores look incredible.

Our farm crew, dispatch team, drivers and our retail crews, otherwise known as THE SMILING ASSASSINS.

Big smiles for customers. Daggers for Craig every time another truckload arrives.

“WHERE THE HELL ARE WE SUPPOSED TO PUT ALL THESE?”

No idea. But they always work it out!

Somewhere in between all that…

“Hey Zowie, what’s Santa doing?”

Righto. Let’s get Santa organised and raise some money for our local hospital again.

Six years of Santa photos at Plantfarm. One of my favourite things we do.

Another job on the list. ❤️

Walk the dogs.

“COME ON BOB!”

Seriously mate, we’ve got things to do. No time to smell every bloody rose.

Although I suppose that’s a bit rich coming from someone who sells roses for a living.

Back to work.

“Hey Kate, how are sales going? We’ve got wages Monday.”

Nearly 40 people relying on us to keep this whole crazy show moving.

And somehow Kate manages to keep me grounded amongst it all.

DING!

Email.

Another bloody email.

Righto, sit down, read it, type a reply, read another, type another.

BORING.

Can we please get back to trees? 😂

I did manage to sneak away for lunch a couple of times into our new POTTERS SHED at Echuca.

Not open to the public just yet, but Brett has created something pretty special. A peaceful little space full of beautiful homewares.

Just me, Brett and some lunch.

We’ve been keeping the door locked. If HR finds us hiding in there, neither of us will be allowed out.

Then Friday evening arrives.

Finally sit down. Might even have a b**r.

Phone goes.

“Hey Craig, it’s Bec. I know it’s Friday night but we could really do with some more Backyard Bliss.”

Of course you could, Bec.

It’s Friday. It’s ALWAYS Friday.

“Yep love, I’ll bring some Saturday.”

AND HERE WE ARE. SATURDAY MORNING!

Sun’s out, rain’s coming, both nurseries are absolutely loaded and the gates open at 9!

What’s on today?

Write a Facebook post.

Hang on. You’re reading it. Tick. ✅

Might do a few Facebook Lives from the stores, then catch up with Dec at the farm.

“Morning Dec, reckon we should build a new dispatch area.”

“When did you decide that?”

“3am this morning.”

“Have you got a plan?”

“Yep. Only 47 three-metre posts to drop in.”

She’ll be right.

Apparently my ADHD brain holds construction meetings at 3am without inviting anyone else. 😂

Then Sunday’s here. Tidy up, load the trucks, get ready for another mountain of landscape orders heading out Monday.

Shana’s back Tuesday the real farm boss.. comes in all like who’s been touching my stuff type attitude . Quick Liv, hide the cans fluff up her chair and let’s pretend we didn’t miss her one bit..

AND NOW WE DO IT ALL AGAIN!

That’s the life of a small family business owner.

One minute you’re a farmer, next you’re in HR, talking to lawyers, organising Christmas parties, checking bank balances, raising money for hospitals, replying to emails or explaining to your accountant why you’ve decided to sell w**e barrels at cost price.

All while trying to remember to walk the dogs.

And somewhere amongst all that, Kate and I get to work with some incredible people, grow thousands of plants and build something we’re both incredibly proud of.

If you visit either of our nurseries this weekend, have a look around.

Every beautiful display represents the hard work of a team that genuinely cares.

I’m bloody proud of them all.

Sorry HR.

I’M VERY PROUD OF THEM ALL. 😂

🌿 ECHUCA MOAMA PLANT FARM
13–15 Northern Highway, Echuca West

🌿 SHEPPARTON PLANT FARM
535 Archer Road, Kialla

BOTH STORES OPEN 9AM–4PM ALL WEEKEND!

Anyway, better get moving.

Bec wants her Backyard Bliss, Dec doesn’t know he’s building a dispatch area, Brett’s probably wondering who’s been eating lunch in his shop and my accountant’s probably still trying to ring me.

THE LIFE OF A SMALL BUSINESS OWNER.

Wouldn’t change a thing.

Except maybe HR.

And emails.

Definitely emails. 😂

Love you all,

Craig 🌱

23/10/2026

STOP WAITING TO PLANT YOUR HYDRANGEAS! 🌸

Righto, gardeners. Listen up, because I’m going to save you a lot of mucking around.

NOW IS THE TIME TO PLANT!
From $32.95 each for BIG 200mm pots

And if you’ve been dreaming of a garden full of big, beautiful, colourful Hydrangeas, I reckon this weekend might be the perfect opportunity to get off the couch and make it happen.

We’ve got HUNDREDS OF HYDRANGEAS IN STOCK, and just look at the photos!

They’re absolutely loaded with flower buds, beautiful healthy foliage and some are already showing off their colours.

Now, I’ve heard it a thousand times.

“Craig, I love Hydrangeas, but I can’t grow them in Echuca or Shepparton. It’s too hot.”

RUBBISH!

Well, sort of. 😂

If you plant one against a hot western wall in full afternoon sun and give it a drink whenever you remember, it’s probably going to look like me after walking around the nursery in 40-degree heat.

Not pretty.

But put them in the right spot, look after them properly and Hydrangeas can be absolutely magnificent in our regional Victorian gardens.

AND HAVE WE GOT SOME COLOURS FOR YOU!

Our classic Hydrangea macrophylla range includes:

🌸 Ball White

🌸 Ball Purple

🌸 Ball Red

🌸 Ball Pink

🌸 Lacecap Blue

🌸 Lacecap White

🌸 Landscape Pink

🌸 Black Stem Lacecap

🌸 Maculata Variegated Lacecap Pink

🌸 Ball Pink & White

🌸 Ball Red & White

From beautiful old-fashioned cottage gardens to modern homes with big statement pots, there’s a Hydrangea for just about every style.

NOW HERE’S HOW TO GROW THEM. FROM THE PEOPLE WHO ACTUALLY KNOW PLANTS!

1. MORNING SUN, AFTERNOON SHADE.

This is the big one! Hydrangeas love some gentle morning sunshine, but our hot afternoon sun can absolutely cook them. Find a protected spot on the eastern side of your home, under the filtered shade of a tree or somewhere away from that western heat.

2. GIVE THEM GOOD SOIL.

Dig a nice generous hole, improve your soil with compost and make sure it drains well. They love fertile soil that holds moisture without becoming waterlogged.

3. WATER THEM PROPERLY.

Hydrangeas are thirsty plants, especially during their first summer. Give them a good deep soaking and don’t let the root zone dry out. A good layer of mulch helps enormously.

4. DON’T GO MAD WITH THE SECATEURS.

Many of these traditional Hydrangeas flower on older stems, so pruning them hard at the wrong time can mean cutting off next season’s flowers.

5. YES, YOU CAN CHANGE SOME OF THEIR COLOURS!

Here’s something clever. With many pink and blue Hydrangea varieties, your soil chemistry influences the flower colour. More acidic soil with available aluminium generally encourages blue flowers, while less acidic conditions favour pink.

But don’t go throwing chemicals around willy-nilly. Come and ask us first. And no, your white Hydrangea isn’t suddenly going to turn electric blue. 😂

SO WHY PLANT NOW?

Because the soil is warming up, the plants are actively growing and they’ve got time to start establishing their roots before the real summer heat arrives.

And these beauties are already growing strongly, many with their flower buds forming.

You’re not buying a pot of sticks and hoping for the best.

You’re buying the beginnings of a beautiful summer flower show.

I reckon there’s something pretty special about a big old-fashioned Hydrangea covered in flowers. They remind me of the gardens our parents and grandparents grew. The sort of garden where someone would cut a bunch of flowers, stick them in a vase and proudly plonk them in the middle of the kitchen table.

And they’re still just as beautiful today.

HUNDREDS AVAILABLE NOW AT PLANTFARM!

Come and see the colours for yourself, pick your favourites and ask our team exactly where to plant them.

We’re not just here to sell you a plant. We want you to succeed with it.

And if you’ve killed a Hydrangea before, don’t worry. We’ve probably heard the story a hundred times.

Usually the poor thing was just planted in the wrong spot!

BOTH STORES OPEN ALL WEEKEND, 9AM–4PM.

📍 ECHUCA MOAMA PLANT FARM

13–15 Northern Highway, Echuca West

📍 SHEPPARTON PLANT FARM

535 Archer Road, Kialla

BIG PLANTS. BETTER PRICES. REAL GARDENING ADVICE.

Now get planting!

Craig 🌸

23/10/2026

WHEN A PALM ISN’T ACTUALLY A PALM… AND SUDDENLY EVERYONE WANTS ONE. 😂🌴

WAS $55.00. NOW ONLY $34.95!

Yep, our BIG, beautiful Ponytail Palms have just dropped $20 in price, and I reckon these might be one of the coolest plants you can add to your home or garden this spring.

Now here’s something most people don’t know.

THE PONYTAIL PALM ISN’T ACTUALLY A PALM.

It’s more closely related to asparagus!

Although I wouldn’t recommend throwing one on the barbecue.

But what makes these beauties so popular with designers at the moment?

It’s all about that LOOK.

That big, swollen elephant-foot base, the fountain of long green leaves and the ability to turn a boring corner into something that looks like you’ve paid a landscape designer thousands.

And here’s where I reckon they really shine.

OUT BY THE POOL?

Get yourself a couple of beautiful big white modern pots, pop a Ponytail Palm in each and BANG.

You’ve just created a resort-style feature without booking a flight to Bali.

INSIDE THE HOUSE?

Absolutely. Put one in a beautiful pot near a bright window and you’ve got yourself a living sculpture. Almost like a giant bonsai.

They’re slow growing, so you can enjoy that architectural shape for years.

AND THEY’RE SURPRISINGLY EASY TO LOOK AFTER.

That big fat base isn’t just there for looks. It’s actually a water storage tank!

They love good drainage, don’t need constant watering and are quite happy enjoying our warm regional summers.

Just remember, they’re not lovers of heavy frost, so give them a sheltered position outdoors or bring them under cover during our colder winter weather.

They’re the sort of plant that looks expensive, looks difficult and looks like you know exactly what you’re doing.

Even if you don’t. 😂

And here’s the best bit.

WAS $55.00

NOW JUST $34.95!

That’s a saving of $20.05 on each plant.

Look at the photos. These aren’t little half-dead sticks in a pot. They’re beautiful, full, established-looking plants with those wonderful swollen bases already forming.

So whether it’s your entrance, courtyard, entertaining area, office or beside the pool, this might be the feature you’ve been looking for.

And at $34.95, you can afford to buy two and make a real statement.

AVAILABLE NOW AT BOTH PLANTFARM STORES AND ONLINE!

🌿 ECHUCA MOAMA PLANT FARM

13–15 Northern Highway, Echuca West

🌿 SHEPPARTON PLANT FARM

535 Archer Road, Kialla

OPEN 7 DAYS

Monday to Friday 9am–5pm

Saturday and Sunday 9am–4pm

23/10/2026

OK… EAR ME OUT. 🌸😂

This little $12.95 plant might just change what you had planned for this weekend.

And before you scroll past thinking Craig’s lost the plot again, HAVE A LOOK AT THESE PHOTOS.

Now I reckon we’ve been welcoming people to Echuca, Moama and Shepparton all wrong.

Forget the tropical flower necklaces and Hawaiian welcomes.

I reckon every new arrival to our towns should be greeted with one of these beauties tucked behind their ear.

WELCOME TO THE COUNTRY. HERE’S A FLOWER. NOW GO AND PLANT SOMETHING. 😂

And yes, before anyone asks, that is me modelling one.

I think I pull it off quite nicely.

Kate might disagree.

But seriously, let me introduce you to a little Australian native called BRACTEANTHA MOHAVE, also known as an everlasting daisy.

And here’s what you probably DON’T KNOW about these little beauties.

Firstly, those flowers aren’t your ordinary soft petals. They’re actually papery bracts that feel almost like they’ve been made in a craft shop.

And here’s the clever bit.

YOU CAN PICK THEM, DRY THEM AND THEY KEEP THEIR BEAUTIFUL COLOUR AND SHAPE!

Yep. A living flower that can become a dried flower arrangement.

Now that’s value for money.

But wait, there’s more. 😂

🌸 They LOVE sunshine.

🌸 They’re fantastic in pots, garden beds and borders.

🌸 They grow into lovely compact plants around 35–40cm high and wide.

🌸 They’ll flower from spring right through to autumn with the right care.

🌸 They attract pollinators to your garden.

🌸 And they’re Australian natives that handle warm, sunny conditions beautifully.

And here’s the best part.

THESE PLANTS ARE ABSOLUTELY LOADED WITH FLOWER BUDS!

Yes, there are a few flowers showing now, but honestly, the number of buds waiting to open is ridiculous.

It’s like watching 40 people line up outside the pub before happy hour.

They’re all dressed up, ready to go, and someone’s just got to open the doors.

And that someone is SPRING!

We’ve got three gorgeous colours:

🌸 Mohave Pink

❤️ Mohave Purple Red

🤍 Mohave White

JUST $12.95 EACH IN 14CM POTS.

Not $29.95. Not $19.95.

TWELVE DOLLARS AND NINETY-FIVE CENTS!

Now I could stand here all afternoon telling you how good they are, but I’ve got flowers to sell and apparently I need to stop sticking them behind my ears.

So here’s my challenge.

Get out into the garden this weekend. Grab a few of these little beauties, plant them somewhere sunny, give them a drink and watch what happens as all those buds start opening.

And if you happen to see me walking around Plantfarm with another flower tucked behind my ear, don’t judge.

I’m working.

IT’S CALLED MARKETING, KATE. 😂

🌿 ECHUCA MOAMA PLANT FARM
13–15 Northern Highway, Echuca West

🌿 SHEPPARTON PLANT FARM
535 Archer Road, Kialla

BOTH STORES OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 9AM–4PM.

And remember, our Garden Club loyalty program is FREE to join, so don’t forget to collect your points while you’re here.

Now tell me… who’s planting these this weekend, and who’s brave enough to wear one behind their ear? 😂

Craig 🌸

23/10/2026

WHO’S LINING UP TO SAVE $50 ON A PREMIUM W**E BARREL? 🍷

RIGHTO… I’M NOT MUCKING AROUND.

We’ve got a heap of beautiful A-GRADE PREMIUM W**E BARRELS and I’ve decided we’re selling them at COST PRICE!

Yep. Our cost. Not yours. And you’re saving $50 A BARREL!

Now before someone decides to buy 20 of them and start their own w**ery, we’re putting a limit on these.

MAXIMUM 2 PER CUSTOMER.

And I’m telling you now, this deal is ONLY WHILE STOCKS LAST.

Perfect for garden features, outdoor bars, rustic tables, entertaining areas or just sitting in the backyard looking bloody magnificent.

And if they haven’t sold by Monday…

I’M TURNING THE LOT INTO ESKIES. 😂

Think about it.

An old w**e barrel, packed full of ice, loaded with icy cold b**rs on a Friday afternoon.

Actually…

S**T.

WHY DIDN’T I THINK OF THAT BEFORE I DECIDED TO SELL THEM AT COST?

Should’ve kept a few for myself.

Kate, if you’re reading this, I’m calling it product research.

BOTH STORES OPEN SATURDAY AT 9AM!

📍 ECHUCA MOAMA PLANT FARM
13–15 Northern Highway, Echuca West

📍 SHEPPARTON PLANT FARM
535 Archer Road, Kialla

OPEN 7 DAYS
Monday–Friday: 9am–5pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9am–4pm

$50 SAVING. A-GRADE W**E BARRELS. COST PRICE. MAXIMUM 2 PER CUSTOMER.

First in, best dressed. When they’re gone, they’re gone.

And if you see me wandering around the nursery Monday carrying a bag of ice and a six-pack…

Mind your own business.

I’ve got an esky to build. 😂

Special $105 was $155….

22/10/2026

🎅 SANTA IS COMING TO PLANTFARM! AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!

BOOK YOUR SANTA PHOTOS NOW! JUST $25 AND EVERY CENT GOES TO ECHUCA REGIONAL HEALTH!

For the past SIX YEARS, we’ve been bringing something pretty special to our local community.

And it’s something Kate and I are incredibly proud of.

Every Christmas, we transform part of our Echuca nursery into a little bit of Christmas magic, invite Santa along, and give local families the opportunity to create some beautiful memories.

But there’s a bigger reason we do it.

TO GIVE SOMETHING BACK TO OUR LOCAL HOSPITAL. ❤️

For six years, Plantfarm has proudly organised and hosted this event, providing the venue, decorations and resources.

And right beside us has been the incredibly talented The Art of Zowie, generously donating her time, professional skills and talent to capture those special moments.

We don’t take a cent.

Zowie doesn’t take a cent.

100% OF YOUR $25 PHOTO SESSION GOES STRAIGHT TO ECHUCA REGIONAL HEALTH!

Echuca Regional Health

That’s what makes this event so special.

And this year we’re going BIGGER!

We’ve been creating a beautiful AUSSIE CHRISTMAS setting right here inside our nursery.

Bring the kids, bring Mum and Dad, bring Nan and Pop, bring your pets. Heck, bring the whole family!

And yes, you can even bring your husband if he’s been behaving himself. 😂

Our aim is simple.

FILL EVERY BOOKING, TAKE HEAPS OF BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS AND RAISE AS MUCH MONEY AS WE POSSIBLY CAN FOR OUR LOCAL HOSPITAL!

Every family that books is helping make a difference.

And you’re getting a beautiful professional Christmas photo to treasure at the same time.

🎅 HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!

📅 Wednesday 11 November 2026

⏰ 4:30pm to 7:30pm

📍 Echuca Plant Farm
13–15 Northern Highway, Echuca West

📸 $25 per photo session, with your digital photo included.

❤️ Every cent donated to Echuca Regional Health.

🐶 Pets and families welcome!

ONE DAY ONLY AT OUR ECHUCA NURSERY!

👇 BOOK YOUR SANTA PHOTO HERE!

https://echucamoamaplantfarm.com.au/santa-photo/

Please don’t leave it until the last minute.

And even if you can’t make it, we’d love you to share this post with your friends and family.

The more people who see it, the more money we can hopefully raise.

From Kate, myself, Zowie and our entire Plantfarm team, thank you for helping us keep this beautiful little Christmas tradition going for six years.

Let’s make this our biggest fundraising Christmas yet!

Craig 🎅❤️

22/10/2026

ECHUCA… WE’VE BEEN KEEPING A LITTLE SECRET BEHIND THESE WINDOWS.

And in just ONE WEEK we’re opening the doors!

WELCOME TO THE POTTERS SHED AT ECHUCA PLANT FARM.

Now, I don’t know who’s more excited. Me, Kate, or Brett, who’s been unpacking boxes like a six-year-old on Christmas morning.

Seriously, the bloke’s out of control.

Every time a box gets opened, there’s another squeal coming from somewhere in the nursery.

“Oh Bec, LOOK AT THIS!”

“Oh Brett, that’s gorgeous!”

“Craig, would you notice if I took this home?”

YES. YES I WOULD.

WE’VE PRACTICALLY HAD TO LOCK THE STAFF OUT. 😂

And Jess, for the last time, you can’t keep all the bubble wrap.

That’s Kate’s therapy tonight. A glass of w**e, the couch and about 400 bubbles to pop. Apparently it’s cheaper than listening to me.

But behind all the carry-on, something pretty special is taking shape.

We’ve taken a space right in the middle of our beautiful Echuca nursery and turned it into something completely different.

Rustic timber furniture, gorgeous ceramics, beautiful baskets, country-style homewares, decorative pieces, gifts, garden treasures and even a little Christmas magic.

There’s beautiful blue-and-white pottery, soft country colours, olive trees, timber, wicker and enough rabbits to start a breeding program.

And don’t get me started on the teddy bears.

I walked in yesterday and thought I’d wandered into some fancy country boutique.

Then I heard Brett yelling about another delivery and realised I was still at work.

BUT HERE’S WHAT I LOVE MOST.

We’re creating another reason for people to visit Plantfarm.

Not just to buy a plant.

But to wander, browse, find something beautiful for their home, discover a gift for someone special or just enjoy being somewhere a little different.

And we’re bringing that same Plantfarm philosophy with us.

BEAUTIFUL THINGS. GREAT CHOICE. GREAT VALUE.

Because making your home beautiful shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg.

And while we’re putting the finishing touches on everything, the Christmas displays are coming together too.

Yes, I know it’s only October.

But apparently Mariah Carey has already defrosted and Brett’s about three boxes away from putting on a Santa suit.

THE POTTERS SHED OPENS SATURDAY 31ST OCTOBER!

Right inside Echuca Plant Farm.

And if you’re visiting this weekend, have a sneaky peek through the windows.

It’s better than the old MYER Christmas windows.

Except instead of moving elves and dancing reindeer, you’ll probably see Brett rearranging the same vase for the seventeenth time while the girls argue over which basket they’re buying first.

I’m genuinely excited about this one.

Just when you thought our nursery couldn’t get any better, we’ve found another way to make it somewhere worth visiting.

ONE WEEK TO GO!

And to everyone asking if Kate and I are ever going to stop building things and coming up with new ideas…

Kate’s been asking me that question for nearly six years.

I keep telling her this is the last one.

She’s stopped believing me. 😂

See you at The Potters Shed, Echuca Plant Farm!

21/10/2026

🚗 I LOVED DODGEM CARS AS A KID… BUT SERIOUSLY, WHAT THE HELL HAS HAPPENED TO SHOPPING?

BANG! WHACK! STOP! REVERSE!

You greedy supermarkets and giant sausage-selling box stores are killing the joy of shopping, one bloody roadblock at a time!

And I’ve had enough!

When I was a kid, I absolutely loved the dodgem cars.

You’d jump in, put your foot down, smash into your mates, have a laugh and go home.

But I didn’t realise that 40 years later we’d all be playing the same game just to buy five bags of potting mix!

Seriously, what happened to good old-fashioned shopping?

You walk into one of these enormous stores thinking…

“Righto, five bags of potting mix, ten minutes, home.”

GOOD LUCK WITH THAT!

First challenge.

Find a trolley.

Except half of them have got bloody dogs sitting in them!

Now don’t get me wrong. I LOVE DOGS.

But when did a shopping trolley become business class for a Maltese terrier?

There’s this little fluffy bastard sitting on a blanket, tongue hanging out, looking at you like he’s the store manager.

Mate, I just need somewhere to put my potting mix!

Anyway, you finally get yourself a trolley.

One wheel’s buggered.

The other one’s pulling to the left.

And off you go.

BANG!

Who the truck put a bloody PALLET in the middle of the aisle?

Righto. Reverse.

Go around.

WHACK!

Another pallet!

Now there’s a staff member picking online orders with a trolley the size of a small caravan.

Fair enough, they’re just doing their job, but now the aisle’s completely blocked.

Back up again.

Take the next aisle.

WHAT THE HELL IS THAT?

A BLOODY ROBOT!

Yep, a robot cruising up and down the aisle!

We’ve got customers trying to shop, staff trying to fill orders, dogs riding around like royalty and now robots joining the traffic!

All we need is a set of traffic lights, a roundabout and someone from VicRoads to start issuing fines!

And just when you think you’ve escaped…

THE BLOODY SAUSAGE SIZZLE!

Now there’s something I do love.

Nothing wrong with a snag in bread.

But I’ve come in for potting mix, not a three-course meal and a guided tour of the warehouse!

Then you finally reach the gardening section.

And here’s where I really start to lose the plot.

SOME OF THE STUFF THEY CALL POTTING MIX!

Seriously?

I’ve opened bags over the years that look like someone swept up behind a wood chipper and decided to sell the contents to gardeners.

Bark, sticks, dust and a few mystery ingredients.

And we’re supposed to put a beautiful plant in that and wish it good luck?

NUP!

We grow plants for a living.

We know the importance of GOOD QUALITY POTTING MIX.

And that’s why we’ve made buying it about as simple as it gets.

5 BAGS FOR $50!

And here’s the really clever part.

YOU CAN DRIVE STRAIGHT UP TO IT!

No trolleys.

No pallets blocking your way.

No robots trying to work out whether you’re a customer or an obstacle.

No reversing around somebody’s Schnauzer.

You pull up at our PlantFarm.

Tell the bloke you want five bags.

Hand over your $50.

WE LOAD YOUR CAR.

YOU DRIVE OUT.

DONE!

Want ten bags? No worries.

Got a ute? Back her up.

Bringing a trailer? Even better.

And here’s something else that’s becoming a bit of a rarity.

YOU’LL ACTUALLY GET SERVED BY A REAL PERSON!

Someone who’ll say g’day, help load your car and maybe even give you a bit of gardening advice.

No robot required.

No self-service checkout asking you to place an unexpected item in the bagging area.

No obstacle course.

Just a family-owned business trying to make shopping easy again.

And that got me thinking.

MAYBE IT’S TIME WE ALL CHANGED A FEW BAD SHOPPING HABITS!

We’ve become so used to these enormous stores that we’ve almost forgotten what it’s like to support the smaller businesses that actually give a damn about their customers.

The local butcher.

The independent grocer.

The family-owned nursery.

The businesses where someone remembers your face, appreciates your support and doesn’t make you walk half a kilometre to buy something.

Now I’m not suggesting we all stop shopping at the big stores.

But perhaps we could start giving our local businesses a bit more of a go.

Because every time you support a small business, you’re helping keep local jobs, local families and good old-fashioned service alive.

And surely that’s a healthy habit worth getting into!

SO HERE’S YOUR REMINDER!

🌱 QUALITY POTTING MIX

5 BAGS FOR JUST $50!

🚗 DRIVE IN.

💪 WE LOAD.

🚗 DRIVE OUT.

Available 7 days a week at:

📍 ECHUCA MOAMA PLANT FARM
13–15 Northern Highway, Echuca West

📍 SHEPPARTON PLANT FARM
535 Archer Road, Kialla

And before the dog lovers come after me…

WE ARE VERY DOG FRIENDLY!

Bring your dogs. We love them!

We even tolerate children!

Bring the whole family, although I can’t promise the kids won’t talk you into a few extra plants.

So P**S OFF, ROBOTS!

P**S OFF, ROADBLOCKS!

I’ve found myself a new healthy habit.

SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESS!

And if you reckon the world’s gone a little mad when you need the driving skills of Daniel Ricciardo just to buy five bags of potting mix, perhaps it’s time to join me!

ANYONE ELSE FEEL LIKE SHOPPING HAS TURNED INTO A BLOODY OBSTACLE COURSE?

I’d love to hear what drives you mad about shopping these days!

Craig

BIGGER PLANTS. CHEAPER PRICES. REAL PEOPLE. REAL SERVICE.

21/10/2026

🦖 DID THESE PLANTS KILL THE DINOSAURS?

NO… BUT AT $34.95 THEY’RE BLOODY KILLING ME!

Now here’s a little gardening history lesson that might surprise a few of you.

Meet the incredible CYCAS REVOLUTA, better known as the Sago Palm.

Except it’s not actually a palm!

And here’s where the story gets interesting.

The family of plants these beauties belong to has been around for approximately 280 MILLION YEARS!

Yep. Before the dinosaurs even turned up!

Imagine that. Dinosaurs came, dinosaurs went, continents moved, climates changed and somehow these prehistoric beauties are still here.

And now, 280 million years later, some idiot in Echuca has decided to sell them for $34.95!

I’m starting to think the dinosaurs had the better business plan.

But seriously, there’s something pretty special about these plants.

JUST LOOK AT THE PHOTOS!

That incredible bright lime-green growth you’re looking at is called a FLUSH.

Cycads don’t grow like your average garden plant. They produce magnificent bursts of new foliage, with fresh fronds emerging from the centre and slowly unfolding into a spectacular crown.

And let me tell you something.

THESE ARE THE BEST WE’VE EVER HAD!

Absolutely loaded with beautiful fresh growth, healthy established plants and that magnificent tropical appearance that makes you feel like you’re on holidays.

You know that feeling when you walk into a beautiful resort in Bali, look around at the gardens and think…

“I could get used to this.”

Well, here’s your chance to bring a bit of that holiday feeling home without the airfare, passport or having to explain your credit card statement to the missus.

They’re absolutely stunning in large feature pots, beside pools, around entertaining areas or planted as architectural features in the garden.

They’re slow-growing, long-lived, love a well-drained position and once established are remarkably hardy. Just give them some protection from severe frosts, especially while that soft new growth is developing.

And unlike most things in life, these beauties actually get more impressive with age!

NOW FOR THE GOOD BIT!

🌴 CYCAS REVOLUTA

🌴 ONLY $34.95 EACH!

🌴 FULLY FLUSHED WITH FRESH NEW GROWTH!

🌴 AVAILABLE AT BOTH PLANTFARM STORES!

We’ve got some seriously beautiful stock ready for what I’m predicting will be another BIG weekend at PlantFarm.

And at this price, you don’t need to be a millionaire to make your backyard look like a tropical resort.

COME AND SEE US THIS WEEKEND!

📍 ECHUCA MOAMA PLANT FARM
13–15 Northern Highway, Echuca West

📍 SHEPPARTON PLANT FARM
535 Archer Road, Kialla

BOTH STORES OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 9AM–4PM.

Bring your gardening questions, bring your inspiration and perhaps bring someone who can help carry your new prehistoric treasure to the car!

And here’s a question for you…

If these plants have survived 280 million years of evolution, what’s the secret to their success?

Because if someone can explain it to me, I’d love to pass the information on to my accountant.

$34.95! BIGGER PLANTS. CHEAPER PRICES.

See you this weekend.

Craig

Echuca - Shepparton - Plant Farm

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