With family members about to radically expand a vege patch, I'm on the lookout for interesting…read moreadditions to perplex them with. Christmas is coming up and all. Situated just behind the carpark in Leura, this little nursery has some definite contenders. Everything's clear and laid out, with little signs giving care info (great for unwitting plant killers like me). The atmosphere's friendly. Although, come to think of it, I've never found an unfriendly nursery. Mmmm, there's something in that. But, back to the Christmas list. Diggers heirloom veggies. Fabulous. Ever heard of a Wapsipinicon Peach Tomato? Me neither. They're peach coloured. Really! Gotta love a Black Russian tomato too. And a bonsai. And a mini Christmas tree in a pot so you don't have to participate in the senseless slaugher of pines every December. Although with my luck, they'll all burst into flames the second I walk out of the shop. I do try not to kill plants, truly.

From the owner: Birches of Leura is Leura's own Garden centre located in the Megalong St Carpark. The Nursery is an…read moreoasis of tranquility providing a large range of plants including Cottage and Herbs, Vegetable Seedlings, Citrus, Natives, Potted Colour, Ornamentals, Roses, camellias, gardenias, Rhododendron and in our Gift Shop and huge range of indoor plants including cacti and succulents. In the garden we have a huge range of statuary, pots and urns.