Deidre Mansfield

I live in the East Gippsland region of Victoria, about 4 hours from Melbourne and famous for its beautiful lakes and rivers and incredibly diverse wild life. We live next to a river, grow our own food and are passionate about our native Australian garden that we established on what was once a 'paddock', and is now home to many birds and other critters seeking food water sources. Our garden style is heavily influenced by Australian based Landscape Designer Fiona Brockhoff and her work constantly inspires me. I am now working with neighbors to help them establish their own garden sanctuaries which has fast become my favorite pass time in retirement.