The Native Gardener

Home
Australia
Kellerberrin, WA
The Native Gardener

FB page for Wheatbelt Native Gardens (WNG) in Kellerberrin. Western Australia's native flora is truly unique, both on a World scale and within Australia.

Here at The Native Gardener, we believe that improved knowledge of and a deeper understanding for our native species begins through their propagation & horticulture. The Native Gardener also works to develop the practical application of our WA native species via native gardens and through native verge conversions and / or other associated social endevours. We're big on biodiversity and localised ecology around here too, particularly where local species are conerned. And of course, the use of our WA native species for cultural purposes by the Noongar Nation (and beyond) is something The Native Gardener has a distinct and personal connection to. So welcome on board and please do the like / follow thing as well :)
Freely sharing Kaartdijin is what's it's all about.

18/10/2026

Ramping up the Quandong Production Machine starts now as we bring seed in and clean it down ready for storage over the course of Birak through to the end of Bunuru when serious propagation gets under way.
Of course, not all flesh is destined for the compost heap, with Quandong & Mulberry jam the best 🤩.
I always keep the Q department idling along at some level through the hotter months anyway and lots of combo packs are being put together for 2027 with Wheatbelt Acacia species.
Watch this space for more Quandongery news to come ....

16/10/2026

Lots of amazing tubestock available at Kellerberrins Wheatbelt Native Gardens !

03/10/2026

It's quite satisfying to see ones product doing well and thriving out there in the community.
Our Wheatbelt Native Gardens trees (Eucalypts mainly) in particular, are being used in all sorts of locations including schools, verges, gardens, parks and more.
However, it's the trees we supplied for the Kellerberrin Pony Club back in May '25 that got this post going.
I ducked in to the Keller' showgrounds to give them a quick hand w**d the other day and cannot believe how much they've grown in just over a year.
If you'd like to get some Wheatbelt Native Gardens tree goodness for yourself in 2027, do get in touch.
Now is a great time to order and we can provide plenty of options as sell as advice.

30/09/2026

It's been a busy September here at Kellerberrin's Wheatbelt Native Gardens.
Propagation efforts for 2027 are intense as efficiencies and methodologies are streamlined with one clear goal in mind - to produce numbers.
The orders Excel file is of course open and waiting, so don't hesitate to make contact and discuss your requirements for '27.
Weekend retail will continue for a month or more too and a lot of new stock is currently available there.
In the meantime, here's just a few recent germinators.

24/09/2026

I let the Quandongery lapse a bit for a year or so there, such has been the demand for product in other areas as the business (Wheatbelt Native Gardens) has grown.
But small steps in the background and all that have seen Q movement developing some potential as we head for 2027.
Individual seedlings as well as 'package combos' are coming together ok, with some definite choices now made re.suitable Wheatbelt Acacia species.
More detail as always with the pix.

23/09/2026

Well why not !
Everyone else in WA is doing the purple thing at present so here's the Wheatbelt Native Gardens version 😁
Go Dockers !
And no arguments about this one or that one being pink or just blue etc. They're all purple (for the next few days anyway...)

21/09/2026

Watching a reel from the UK on Insta' the other day where the guy was explaining how satisfying it is to start a garden from scratch.
I'd agree, but would also add that it's even more satisfying when 99% of the plants in the garden have been grown by yourself !
Yes there is the business context (Wheatbelt Native Gardens) to our front garden here in Kellerberrin, but at this time of year especially it's neat to just take it all in.
The display aspect is certainly cranking right now 😍.

17/09/2026

Heading for the 2026 Kellerberrin Ag Show this weekend ?
Why not drop into Wheatbelt Native Gardens for a nosey, and grab some of our quality native tubestock for your Wheatbelt garden.
Don't let anyone tell you that you can't plant at this time of year - you can !
And we'll show you how.
Did you know that Wheatbelt Native Gardens is only 3 streets away from the Keller showgrounds ?
So wether you're coming or going or just need a break, pop over for a visit.
I'm going to extend the usual Sat & Sun hours a bit too this weekend.
Oh, and dont forget the Treebate trees too 😀

14/09/2026

I haven't had any chance this season to do much with our little experimental / research site on the edge of town.
Kindly donated to Wheatbelt Native Gardens (WNG) for our botanical pleasure and shenanigans, the work of the last few years has nonetheless yielded significant results.
It's worth saying too, that all plants added have been grown by WNG from locally collected seed or cuttings material and all species are strictly endemic to within no more than about 50kms of the site.
If I had more time, resources and $$ I'd do a full Project Management Plan and schedule of operations for this site like I used to do back in the good 'ol days, but reality Vs practicalities Vs priorities and all that.
Anyway, check the pix for great results regardless.

11/09/2026

I've heard several reports of those in the farming community getting bogged lately and I know from other sources plus what I've seen myself that there is good soil moisture out there at the moment.
This in combo' with the generally warming trend makes for excellent conditions to plant our Wheatbelt Native Gardens (WNG) tubestock.
As always, WNG will open for retail public sales this weekend and we've still got some cracking trees that are eligible for the WA Gov' Treebate scheme;
York gums
Euc. armillata
Samon gums
Euc. stoatei
Euc. campaspe (one of our favourites !)
Euc pterocarpa
Euc rigidula
Euc stricklandii
Euc. tenera (er, sorry eremophila !)
Euc. sargentii
Pittosprorum angustifolium
Hakea petiolaris sub.trichophylla
And lots more besides.
WNG is accessed via Price street, Kellerberrin.
Watch for the street signs and check Google.

Address

Kellerberrin, WA
6410

Website

https://www.wheatbeltng.com.au/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Native Gardener posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.