Exciting times at Goulburn Valley Tree Group Native Nursery

We have started seeding and our tiny seeds are popping their heads up through the soil to greet our Spring weather and start a life as a tree, plant, grass or groundcover. 

It still amazes me that something as tiny as a grain of sand can end up being a huge canopy of shade reaching for the sky and becoming home to birds, insects such as bees and lots of other wildlife. 

Many of the varieties we have had will be the same as other years but there is always a few surprises along the way. 

When our babies grow a little bigger this is when they are gently placed into tubes. This is a busy time for us and we welcome volunteers who would like to pop along and help us out with potting up or as we call it “pricking out”. There are always interesting conversations and lots of laughter while we pot around the table then enjoy a friendly morning tea together.  Our work is complete before midday as we leave with a great sense of achievement.

When our tubes are filled they are placed in a sheltered area and regularly watered. 

When Autumn arrives our plants are then placed in the open to grow on and harden up so they are better able to cope with our extreme weather conditions. 

Sales commence usually around Easter and this is when you have the best choice of varieties available. 

Most of our seed is sourced locally so these plants should do well in our local environment.  When they are placed in the open prior to sales time they toughen up and are much more adapted to the conditions they will be growing in. 

We are very proud of what we achieve as we are all volunteers which means we are able to provide strong healthy and very affordable plants to you. 

If you would like a 2026 plant list please provide us with your email address to: [email protected]

Or pop in and see us at 6 Kerferd Street Tatura.  

We are open Tuesday mornings. 

You are then welcome to place your order so you have the option of having the best choices and not miss out. 

Not only are you making a difference by growing native species on your land; some of our species are rare varieties which ensures we keep the biodiversity that is being lost and this is another way where we can all make a difference.

Goulburn Valley Tree Group 

Native Nursery Tatura