Living in Lugarno
Pamela Arndt
I live in the leafy Sydney suburb of Lugarno which is on a small peninsular jutting into the Georges River. Anecdotal reports reveal that views in the area reminded early explorers of the Swiss lake area of Lugano & hence the name was chosen.
From an initial era of work by timber-getters & market gardeners the area became known for its parks, the Lugarno ferry service, oyster farming & commercial flower growing.
My husband & I moved to Lugarno in 1987 after finding a lovely house with a very neglected garden in an area that was originally a fruit orchard. To our delight we discovered in the undergrowth a lime and an orange tree which were surprisingly still producing some fruit. Unfortunately for us after a few years these trees perished.
My interest in gardening is an offshoot (pun intended) from that of my husband who is a passionate gardener. Although I am really one of those "instant gardeners" who likes the end result of a carefully planned & planted garden bed, he has the patience & dedication to nurture his plants & see them thrive.
Our garden could be described as a tropical oasis with hundreds of colourful bromeliads, luscious palms & a pond filled with greedy Koi carp who are always looking for a feed.
Lugarno is home to amazing birdlife & we enjoy listening to the constant chatter of native birds such as the kookaburras & lorrikeets. The recent arrival of the Koels with their raucous sounds have announced to all of those living in Lugarno the start of spring.
From an initial era of work by timber-getters & market gardeners the area became known for its parks, the Lugarno ferry service, oyster farming & commercial flower growing.
My husband & I moved to Lugarno in 1987 after finding a lovely house with a very neglected garden in an area that was originally a fruit orchard. To our delight we discovered in the undergrowth a lime and an orange tree which were surprisingly still producing some fruit. Unfortunately for us after a few years these trees perished.
My interest in gardening is an offshoot (pun intended) from that of my husband who is a passionate gardener. Although I am really one of those "instant gardeners" who likes the end result of a carefully planned & planted garden bed, he has the patience & dedication to nurture his plants & see them thrive.
Our garden could be described as a tropical oasis with hundreds of colourful bromeliads, luscious palms & a pond filled with greedy Koi carp who are always looking for a feed.
Lugarno is home to amazing birdlife & we enjoy listening to the constant chatter of native birds such as the kookaburras & lorrikeets. The recent arrival of the Koels with their raucous sounds have announced to all of those living in Lugarno the start of spring.
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| A view of some colourful plantings of bromeliads & palms in my garden |
Pamela Arndt
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