Tulasco is a 12 acre bush garden that has been developed by David and Cathy Braddock over a period of fourteen years and will be open to the public as part of the Open Garden program. When purchased in 2004 the land was bare with few native trees and only two small dams. Previously, the sub tropical rain forest covering the area had been cleared for timber, cattle and small crop farming. The Braddocks saw the land’s potential as a garden because of its relatively high rainfall, beautiful views, and interesting topography.
Over the years different areas have been landscaped and developed. A jetty and fountain add interest to one of the dams, rain forest plants flourish around the perimeter and a waterfall flows a nearby gully.
Native fish and several species of rare frogs live among the water lilies and lotus. There is a small orchard and rose garden, a dense forest of sub tropical trees where the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly has been sighted and a hilly slope planted with more than 20 species of Eucalyptus is home to pretty faced wallabies.
Funds raised from the Open Garden will go to White Ribbon Australia and 50 per cent of sales from Anna Braddock’s Married to the Sea ceramics will also go to the Foundation which aims to stop violence against women and children.
Tulasco at 132 Solar Road, Eumundi, will be open on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 May from 10am to 5pm. Entry $8.
Phone Cathy Braddock on 5442 8220 or visit cathbraddock@bigpond.com
