In order to produce an edible harvest gardeners encounter a host of challenges; weeds, pests, heat waves and frosts, to name just a few.

Between the villages of Lue and Rylstone, in a secluded gully, lies a productive garden that faces some challenges not usually experienced by town gardens.

The quarter acre edible garden, site of the second Watershed Landcare Productive Gardens Tour, has also had to deal with a scarce water supply and being raided by wildlife.

Despite this, utilising some clever fencing and making use of a spring, the owners have managed to create a patch which supplies them with ample fruit, vegetables, nuts and herbs. By collecting their own, the garden is also independent of seed inputs.

The vegetable garden is managed on organic and biodynamic principles and uses minimal inputs, other than a little chook poo and compost, and produces a bounty of herbs and vegetables.

There is also an extensive orchard with over 20 varieties of fruit and nut trees, including kiwi fruit and avocado.

The second Watershed Landcare Productive Gardens Tour will be held on Saturday 18 October from 1-3pm.

Don't miss this opportunity to amble around this beautiful and productive garden and chat to our host, who also has an extensive knowledge of collecting indigenous seeds and growing natives.

So bring along your hat and sunscreen and meet other Watershed Landcare members and keen gardeners. The Productive Gardens Tour will conclude with a scrumptious afternoon tea.

This event is free to attend but registration is essential. To RSVP contact Agness Knapik, Watershed Landcare Coordinator on 0435 055 493 or info@watershedlandcare.com.au.