Good Organic Gardening

HILLTOP CROP

Rosie Bright and Mark Moody spent two years looking for the right house before they found a 761m2 block six years ago. Located in the hilly Geelong suburb of Belmont, the property had a few trees, some established garden beds and three derelict greenhouse sheds, which they demolished and replaced with more beds.

The pair were after a place where they could grow their own food and be close to work and beaches. With no children of their own, they wanted to be part of a community. They both enjoy cycling along the Barwon River.

“The house was big and open with plenty

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