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Birdsong Nursery & Gardens

Locality: Smythesdale, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 416 057 713

Address: 9 Baglin Street 3351 Smythesdale, VIC, Australia

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25.01.2022 It's a sad ,sad week out at Birdsong,Martha and Janet are gone. For those that don't know who the Heck Martha and Janet are they were the two Mother Donkeys we had on loan from our friends at the Malakai Alpaca and Donkey Stud. Arthur and Alfie are now all alone in the big wide world so come out and give them some loving. We are all missing them terribly. The good news is that we are awaiting the birth of a new Baby for the Birdsong family, heck no, not mine and Ron's but a s...potted Baby girl Donkey who should come into the world any day now so watch this space ! Now back to business we have had more deliveries of fresh new Vegie seedlings and they are still on special for 3 punnets for $10. We have also received some new herbs in the Bush Tucker range. Our sandpaper Wattle in the driveway is now in full bloom and looks stunning we have about a dozen of these left for sale and these will be the last for the season and will sell fast. The indoor Plant and Pot room is bursting with stock of both very healthy looking plants and some gorgeous pots and bird feeders. The menu this week is outstanding with a delicious Roast Pork roll with gravy, apple sauce and crackling with our Bad Boy chips for just $12, A Vegetarian toasted Turkish Bread with Roast Vegaetables, Fetta and Mozzarella cheese oozing out also served with chips at $12, A Chicken Mulligatawny soup served with home made Yoghurt Flatbreads ( Stop it I'm back in India) at $12 and a Pond Dwellers Platter with Flathead( or is it Goldfish Fillets) Salt and Pepper Calamari and a prawn Twister with the famous Fat Boys, homemade Tartare sauce and locally grown lemon just $15 Last but not least are the good old UGLY Sausage rolls with chips for $9. Sweets this week are a Pear and custard crumble served warm with Icecream, An Apple slice with whipped cream and an Earl Grey Caramel slice to compliment the Indian soup and of course the fresh scones with Kaz's Rhubarb and Raspberry jam and whipped cream. See more

24.01.2022 Don't forget our bird inspired specials this week, I hope that you have all been involved in the Aussie Backyard Bird count. We have given out loads of our new info booklet about enticing birds into your Garden and providing a safe and comfortable environment for them. Our specials include 4 grasses or reeds for $40 and our Terracotta bird feeders and rock pools are 20% off , Spring is a great time to transform your Garden and make it a safe haven for our Native Birds. Birdso...ng was created because of and to accommodate our feathered friends ,please talk to us about what to plant to attract birds and how to create a natural, safe and beautiful garden for them and yourselves to enjoy. If you are not a "Bird Nerd" but a "Foodie" why not come out for some lunch we have all of our regular menu items plus delicious Slow Cooked Lamb served in a Handmade Pitta Bread, Tzatziki and Greek Salad and why not follow it up with an Apple, Cinnamon and Brown Sugar Crumble served with Vanilla Ice Cream and Cream . Cocky and Alfie and Arthur would love to see you and if the weather is good you could sit at Ron's new table it's very,very nice. There is a fresh batch of Rhubarb and Raspberry Jam if you need another reason to visit. See more

23.01.2022 As promised my daily post I haven't featured a plant today but would like to mention our range of bird feeders which would make excellent fathers day gifts. We have several different styles available and we will even throw in a bag of wild birdseed to sweeten the deal and keep the birds happy. We have some lovely Macrame hangers made by a very talented local lady the double hangers are just $15 and the single only $10. Come and check out our pots they aren't cheap but the quality is outstanding. We have several deliveries of our Natives arriving today so watch out for tomorrows post

22.01.2022 Birdsong is bursting with fresh new stock this week. The indoor plant room is just about over flowing with Happy Plants, Ponytail Palms, Blue Star Ferns, an upright Blue Cacti and a Sliver Torch Cacti to name a few. In the veg department we have tomatoes, chilies, mint, basil, coriander, strawberries, blueberries and passion fruit. In the native range there is 25 varieties Grevillaes and around 15 Callistemnons and some fantastic advanced trees for screening. The menu this ...week includes Ugly Sausage Rolls with Bad Boy chips and home made chutney. The toasted Reuben Sandwich served with smashed chats and lemon and garlic aioli. Vegetarian quiche served with a garden salad and and boy chips. Or a fisherman's platter (flat head fillet, salt and pepper calamari and a prawn twister) with chips and homemade tartare. Deserts are a lovely strawberry cake served warm with ice cream. A baked blueberry cheese cake with whipped cream. Scones with rhubarb and raspberry jam with cream. Milkshakes are back as well. So why not pop out, have a Captain Cook around the gardens and a bite to eat!! See more

22.01.2022 One more sleep guys, Birdsong re-opens tomorrow after a brief break. Santa has returned to the North Pole and Clancy of the overflow is now back in his rightful place on the Thunderbox after his walkabout in the bush during the Christmas season. The Donkeys have missed their scratches and Cocky has driven us mad without his adoring fans to talk to. We have had a bit of rain so the gardens are fresh and have blossomed and flourished with Mother Natures irrigation bringing ...out their best displays. We have placed a large order with our suppliers and are hoping for delivery by the end of the week but regardless we have plenty of stock so if you were fortunate enough to receive a Birdsong Gift Voucher for Christmas come on out and spend it can be used for food or plants or a combination. Our grafted flowering gums are looking magnificent most of them covered in buds ready for you to plant and reap the rewards of a stunning show of flowers this year so get one now whilst the weather is still cool enough and the ground wet enough to ensure a successful planting .We also have some great screening trees and I have to mention the Paulownia's once you have had a Devon Shire Tea out here at Birdsong sitting under the cool canopy of our tree you will definitely want one they are magnificent and grow three to four meters a year . So pop out for a cuppa and some scones or a light lunch and some hard earned respite after the crazy silly season that we call Christmas. See more

21.01.2022 We have had such a fantastic response to our Bird theme that we have decided to continue it at least until the end of November. So the Grasses are still an incredible 4 for $40 and all terracotta bird feeders and bird rock pools are 20% off .Thank you to all of our customers who have already taken advantage of these savings to us it means that we are spreading the word about creating a safe and comfortable habitat for our Native Birds. Thank you as well to all the Children wh...o have helped to brighten up our undercover area with your fabulous colouring in pictures of Cockolaus our beloved cockatoo he really thinks he is a celebrity now, there are plenty more Caramello Koalas to hand out for any completed pictures. This morning we recieved a fresh new delivery of stock and we now have around 20 varieties of Grevillea's and a dozen different Callistemons not to mention the Eremophilla's, Correa's and Banksias's. Don't forget to pick up a copy of our FREE booklet about planning a bird friendly garden it has lots of great advice on what plants attract what birds and how to create a safe environment for our feathered friends. This week on the Menu we are having a final farewell to our Ugly sausage rolls for the warmer months anyway, so grab your last taste of these before they sell out. We have a delicious Pork Belly Bahn Mi served with our Bad Boy Chips, Homemade Tasmanian Salmon Patties served with salad and chips, Our famous toasted Reuben Sandwich with our delicious Smashed Chats with Aioli and for the Vego's out there a Cauliflower soup with Cheesy Garlic bread or Homemade Falafels with Chats and Salad with Tatziki and don't forget the Fishermans catch with Flathead fillets, crumbed Prawns and Salt and Pepper Calamari with Tartare sauce and Chips. For you Cheesecake aholics this week we have a Baked Baileys Cheesecake with Chocolate and Baileys Ganache it is to die for if I do say so myself and Ron's favourite a homemade Vanilla slice please come and have some so he doesn't eat it all and for goodness sake please make sure that all the Cheesecake is gone by close of business Sunday because Kaz can't throw anything out. With the weather warming up (fingers crossed) we have a free Zooper Dooper for the Kids and the colouring in sheets are still here to help occupy the little angels whilst Mum and Dad browse and a free mini choc treat when they finish their colouring. See more

20.01.2022 Hooley Dooley we are in for a cold one. This weekend at Birdsong we have our takeaway coffee or hot choc with our "ugly" sausage rolls or scones with rhubarb and raspberry jam and fresh whipped cream both offers for $8. Kaz has been busy putting together some lovely succulent and cactus bowls for fathers day,we will offer these together with a box of cakes as we did for Mothers day with delivery available at a small charge. This year more than ever Dad deserves to be spoiled ...and an indoor garden for him is the perfect sign of the times, deals to be finalised and posted next week on our page please feel free to make inquiries if you are interested. The new indoor plant room is now jam packed with pots and plants, it has a heater and Ron has been working hard to eliminate the leaking from the roof and has it down to a few drops here and there. If you are game to leave the comfort of your home this weekend consider visiting Birdsong, we'd love to see you and you won't regret it we are certain. See more

18.01.2022 Only three more sleeps until the fat fella arrives and only two more until Birdsong closes for the year. We still have lots of plants, pots and vouchers for your last minute gift shopping. There are some stunning Natives such as our dwarf flowering gums and the indoor plant room has some very healthy and unusual plants as well as some gorgeous pots including several unique artist created pots on stands and Macrame hangers. why not just pop out for that final afternoon tea on ...the verandah to escape the silly season and recharge the batteries in readiness to cope with Christmas day. Cocky is in fine form and ready to greet you as you arrive and our new little Donkey "Annie" is so calm and adorable and just loves a scratch. We had some gorgeous photos taken of our Donkeys by a professional photographer by the name of Vicky Soar Smith please consider her for any animal photos you want taken as her work is incredible. I will leave you with my final post for the year with some of Vicky's photos and an image of my new delicious Rhubarb and Raspberry baked Cheesecake. Thanks once again for all your support throughout our first year of trading we have made some fantastic new friends and we sincerely hope that you enjoy Christmas, have a safe new year and we will be open again on Wednesday the 6th of January. See more

17.01.2022 We are geared up for a busy day out at Birdsong ,I'm bottling a few jars of my Raspberry and Rhubarb jam as we speak so get in quick they don't last long. There is a fresh batch of both scones and the Strawberry Tarts which both sold out yesterday and if you are heading out for a nibble give our new Korean Toast a try it's a delicious spring vegetable omelette ( veg straight from our garden) with cheese, mayo and ketchup toasted until golden and the cheese is all melty at jus...t $9 it's well worth a try. We also have Southern fried chicken wings drizzled with Kaz's smokey BBQ sauce and served with our popular Smashed Chats with rosemary salt and aioli deeeelicious. The indoor plant room is bursting with stock with some lovely new Boston ferns and some cute little plants just waiting for you to pot them up and grow them on. Outside we have had even more Dianella's and Lomandra's delivered and our range of Grevillea's are quite outstanding so keep up the good work building your bird friendly gardens we are thrilled that so many of you have picked up our free booklet "Gardening to entice Birdlife" our rockpools and birdfeeders have been walking out the door with just a few left we are expecting a delivery next week. The children have been doing a great job colouring in their pictures of our beloved Cockolaus so pop out and have a look at their pictures they are really brightening the place up. Birdsong are now offering "High Tea's" for $30 a head you get mini quiches,mini ugly sausage roll, a round of gourmet finger sandwiches as well as our famous Scones with Rhubarb and Raspberry Jam and cream, little tiny melting moments and vanilla cupcakes and a little chocolate treat served with a pot of Tea or Chai or a bottomless coffee of choice. What a fantastic Present for that someone special who deserves some lovely food and a special experience out at Birdsong. 24 hour notice is needed and payment when booking please. Phone Kaz on 0416057713 vouchers printed for High Tea if giving as a gift. See more

17.01.2022 They're back the ugly sausage rolls,take away only of course, also the little boxes of happiness with a mini cup cake ,a lemon meringue tart, a tiny melting moment and a wee piece of chocolate walnut brownie. Both take away deals come with a hot chocolate or coffee for only $8. Our indoor plant and pot room is now fully stocked with some gorgeous pots and bird feeders and some very healthy and some unusual plants to choose from.There are Japanese Aralia's, Zamia Furacea(cardboard plant), Begonia Gremlin and a lovely Norfolk variety of the Birdsnest fern, this weekend with any purchase from the indoor room you will recieve a free Peperomia "Happy Bean" valued at $13 so pop out for some Takeaway or plant treasures and say Hi to Cocky and the Donkeys.

16.01.2022 The Foods back on at Birdsong, this weeks menu in pictures, why not pop out for lunch or morning tea you may even find a plant or two for the Garden, after all we are a nursery ! Why not try us for that special occasion lunch or a high tea for that special friend or a small group Birthday gathering. We go the extra mile to make your day memorable. Phone Kaz and have a chat about a small group booking, 0416057713.

16.01.2022 All thawed out today although it was quite chilly still. Our plants and Donkeys both survived yesterdays snow flurry and are none the worse today. In the plant department Ron wanted me to mention that we have over 15 varieties of Grevillea's in stock with more arriving next week. We have some gorgeous advanced trees for screening or lining driveways etc called Tristaniopsis Laurina Luscious it grows 7-10 mt in height and 5mt wide has sweet perfumed yellow flowers in summer ..., large shiny leaves and a patchwork of pink, grey and cream bark, this tree has it all and at $ 30 for a well established tree they will walk out the door. In the Veg seedlings we have the same offer of 3 Punnets for $10, there are Strawberries, four varieties of Tomatoes, Russian Kale, Mixed Lettuce, Thai Chillies and Mint ,if multiples of other veg are required we can order these for you. The Sandpaper Wattle stocks are also walking out the door. On the menu this week the Seafood has been a big winner, one addition today was a vegetarian curry with basmati rice and a poppadum delicious finished off with a caramel slice and a pot of real chai yummo. See more

14.01.2022 The indoor plant room is bursting at the seams with a huge consignment arriving today. The Natives are also in abundance with fresh new Grasses and even more Grevillea's , Callistemon's and Banksia' to choose from. Those cheeky little Donkeys are frolicking in the Spring sunshine and Cocky is as vocal as ever and is chuffed to pieces with all the lovely pictures that the kids have been colouring in of him. The menu this week has been inspired by the harvest from Birdsongs ow...n vegetable Garden with carrots,beetroot,spring onions and broccoli all included in the dishes on our menu. Kaz has been busy making Strawberry tarts and Nan's Bread and butter pudding served with the whole shebang of cream, icecream and berry coulis. The veg dishes this week are a fresh Mexican salad bowl with Nachos and Cous Cous with roasted veg and grilled Halloumi cheese. For the meat eaters there are Deep fried Thai style chicken wings with fried rice and the much loved Pork Belly Bahn Mi served with Bad Boy Chips. We also have the old Favourites,Toasted Reuben Sandwich with Smashed Chats and the Fishermans catch with Flathead fillets, Crumbed Prawns and Salt and Pepper Calamari with homemade tartare and lemon with Bad Boy Chips. Are you drooling yet ? See more

14.01.2022 Christmas is just around the corner, we are now trading right through to Christmas Eve. We have some fantastic last minute gifts, some gorgeous pots and indoor plants or some very healthy looking Natives ready to be planted out in a garden bed along with some nice rockpools and bird feeders to entice the native birds into your garden. We have gift vouchers that can be used in the nursery or for food or high teas. Our grafted flowering gums are the perfect gift or how about ...a Japanese Paulownia tree it has such a lovely legend to it and provides such a lovely summer canopy to sit under if you have ever been to Birdsong you would have experienced sitting under this gorgeous tree . The Menu this week has the old favourites as well as the Aussie eye fillet steak sanga and a lovely fresh Thai Beef salad also available with Atlantic Salmon We also have a Fish Taco with Flathead, coleslaw and a creamy chippotle dressing served with our Bad Boy chips. In the deserts we have a pineapple and coconut baked cheesecake served with whipped cream, toasted coconut and passionfruit or a pear and cinnamon crumble slice served warm with vanilla ice cream. Dining at Birdsong is like having a meal with close friends or family we do our best to make your dining experience memorable, relaxing and enjoyable. Kaz has just bottled a double batch of Rhubarb and Raspberry Jam and believe it or not this jam has become so popular that it has it's very own waiting list so if you would like a jar as a stocking filler rest assured they won't last long so call and reserve your jar if you want some. See more

13.01.2022 The birds are chirping the sun is shining and the warmer weather is on its way. Why not pop out to Birdsong and relax on the verandah with a pot of tea and some scones there is no better place to be on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Browse the indoor plant room, stroll through the garden, chat to Cocky or pat the Donkeys. Birdsong is brimming with feel good vibes so come out and soak it up, recharge your batteries ready to face the week ahead, we'd love to see you, lunch is calling !!

13.01.2022 This week it's all about the birds out at Birdsong, we have sourced over 20 varieties of Grasses and reeds in the way of Lomandra's and Dianella's and have them on super special at 4 for $40. We have also discounted our Terracotta Birdfeeders and Rockpools by a whopping 20% so pop out to Birdsong and collect our free Booklet called " Gardening to entice Birdlife " it lists what plants attract which birds and how to plan your garden to provide a safe and welcoming habitat for... our feathered friends. Also on the menu we have a lovely Butter Chicken served with Basmati Rice and Poppadoms and our vegetarian dish is a Morroccan Cous Cous with Meredith Goat Cheese and Pinenuts and in the sweets department we have a Toblerone Cheesecake served with cream and Chocolate Ganache and a delicious Bannoffee cake with toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream so come out for a visit sit a while and unwind and watch the birds whilst you enjoy a pot of tea and some scones. See more

13.01.2022 There is so much going on out at Birdsong this week I have decided to post each day so today I am going to mention our Monasteria Deliciosa's, they are looking fabulous. We have two sizes available the 170mm at $40 and the 120mm at $20 both sizes are healthy vibrant plants with lots of new growth. We also have indoor potting mix a steal at $15 for a 30 litre bag and foliage spray and a plant food supplement to keep your new plants in tip top shape when you get them home. To compliment your new plants we have a range of gorgeous pots featured in todays photo's. Pop out to Birdsong and check out the new room, you won't be dissappointed

13.01.2022 Just a short post today to let you all know that we have a small consignment of spring Vegetable seedlings on special this week, they include four varieties of tomatoes,Mixed lettuce,Kale,Snow peas, Celery,strawberries and mint all at the low price of three punnets for $10, free Donkey Dung for your vegie patch if you need it. Be quick as these will sell out FAST. We have also managed to get our hands on just six Daphne plants as we have had numerous calls requesting these and they are hard to get in these crazy Pandemic plant supply times. Great News as well is that sit down meals will also resume this week and I will post this weeks menu late tomorrow, I can't wait to feed you all again. So if you are wanting any of this weeks specials hurry out to Birdsong before they sell out.

12.01.2022 The weather is beautiful out at Birdsong today. We have a fresh fruit salad with hung saffron yoghurt. And we have brought back the toasted Reuben sandwich. So why not pop out for lunch, browse through the nursery and pat the donkeys!!

12.01.2022 Birdsong will be closed for the holidays and will open back up on the 6th of January. We wanted to thank every one of our customers for their support throughout 2020. What a year it has been! The Birdsong family wishes you a very Merry Christmas and can’t wait to see you all in the new year! Stay safe everyone, ... Kaz & Ron

11.01.2022 Spring has sprung and it's been hectic here at Birdsong. This week we have had our car park and driveway re-done and the rocks at the entry placed and ready for some plants to finish it off. There are only 4 more sleeps until Fathers Day and we have some gift ideas for you with delivery available. We have gift vouchers printed with dads name and an amount decided by you, we have four different hanging bird feeders with a bag of wild bird seed for just $ 50 and we also have so...me lovely succulent and cactus indoor garden bowls at various prices or why not get Dad into indoor plants with one of our gorgeous pots and a vibrant healthy indoor plant delivered to his door ( Ballarat region ) We also have a box of lovely homemade cakes and slices with such treats as Liquorice allsort slice, pear and custard crumble slice, coconut macaroons and a delicious moist fruit cake all for just $10 per assorted box why not spoil Dad this year more than ever it's important to let him know how much he means to you. Call Kaz on 0416057713 should you like to arrange a gift and delivery. See more

10.01.2022 This week at Birdsong we have added yet more stock to the new Indoor plant and Pot room with some lovely hanging baskets and some different ferns, we still have a few "Happy Bean" Peperomia's to give away if you make a purchase from the indoor room. Outside we are continuing our special on the grafted flowering gums at 2 for $100 they are normally $58 each so that's a great saving, get them settled into their new surrounds before their burst of spring growth. The Correa's are... still amazing us with their outstanding range of colours and therefore we have left them on special at 4 for $ 40 a saving of $12. This weekend we are offering a take away coffee or hot choc with two of our famous "ugly" sausage rolls for just $8 or you may prefer the scones with Kaz's Rhubarb and raspberry jam and cream to enjoy at home with your coffee or hot choc for the same low $8. So why not brave the weather and pop out for a while,forget your worries and take home a plant or some takeaway to cheer you up the Donkeys and Cocky have been missing you !! See more

10.01.2022 It's raining men hallelujah,not really thank goodness but it is raining out at birdsong unfortunately also inside our new plant and pot room. If you have to get wet it may as well be whilst you are shopping for indoor plants and pots. We will just call it Ron's sophisticated irrigation system but i do suggest gum boots for the puddles on the floor. I for one refuse to let the Virus or the Weather dampen my spirit, bring it on I say. The Donkeys may not agree they are dripping... wet today and look really miserable but cocky is chatty as always and waiting for all his fans to visit . So brave the elements and come out for a Captain Cook at the new Indoor/Outdoor room we are waiting with baited breath, at least come and pick up a hand sewn mask, we also still have the special on our flowering gums and correa's or pick up a 30ltr bag of indoor plant potting mix it's the best value around at $15. See more

10.01.2022 This weekends plant specials are 3 Vegie punnets for $10 and we have some lovely well established Blueberry Ash which are fantastic for screening at just $25 normally $30. The menu this weekend is a Vegetarian Korma curry served with Basmati Rice and home made Garlic Naan. Roast Beef dinner in a freshly baked Baguette with fried chat potatoes with rosemary salt. Of course the ugly sausage rolls with bad Boy Chips and for the sweet tooths we have Lemon Meringue Pie and Spiced... Pear Cake with Butterscotch sauce as well as our usual Scones with Kaz's Rhubarb and Raspberry jam and whipped cream. You are now able to dine in so come and sit on the verandah and be spoiled. We have some lovely new mixed hanging baskets in the indoor plant room and lots of new stock so come out for a look if the weather is not so good you can now have your lunch in there among the greenery and birds its so relaxing. See more

10.01.2022 Delivery Day, our favourite day of the week, we now have Billy Buttons coming out of our Belly Buttons enough for all who have been waiting and Mulla Mulla's too some about to burst into vibrant flower. A reminder that the grafted flowering gums are still on special at 2 for $100 and it's a great time to get them in the ground before that springtime burst of growth. The Jam is selling fast with only five jars left. The Twice baked cheesecake is also very popular and if you ...like our Aussie Bush foods please try the Lemon Myrtle and Pepperberry Chicken Tenders they are to die for and will have you converted to using our Mountain Pepper and Lemon Myrtle spices at home in your own cooking they are "scrum diddly umptious". Also for the weekend we have Roast Pork rolls with apple sauce and pan gravy served with smashed chats with rosemary salt and lemon garlic Aioli followed by a serve of pear custard crumble with iceceam what an awesome Sunday Roast lunch alternative. Don't forget the Aussie Backyard Bird Count next week, talk to Kaz, Ron or any of the Friendly Birdsong Staff and ask for a copy of our booklet about planning a Bird friendly Garden it' free and has some great advice on what plants to choose to attract certain birds and how to design the space with the conservation of our feathered friends and our enjoyment of them in mind, after all that's what Birdsong is all about. Ask Cocky I'm sure he will add his two Bob's worth. Don't forget the Macrame hangers, the jute is dyed by hand and a local artist designs and makes them, each one is unique and orders can be placed if you would like one custom made. The prices are unbelievably cheap for the amount of work involved come out and have a look they are almost as cute as the Donkeys !! See more

08.01.2022 Not long to go till Christmas now,out at Birdsong we have Christmas Gift Vouchers that can be used for plants, pots or food or a combination of these. We also have loads of indoor plants and some gorgeous pots. Outdoors who wouldn't love a grafted dwarf flowering gum what a special gift for that someone special and a stunning feature tree even for the smaller Garden. We still have some Paulownia's a stunning Japanese tree with a very romantic legend at this time of year the s...hade it provides is amazing and through the cooler months the huge perfumed flowers are just gorgeous pop out and check ours out. The Menu this week includes a famous Aussie trio, a true blue Aussie steak sanga using Eye Fillet, with lettuce, tomato, beetroot,egg, bacon and cheese served with our famous Bad Boy Chips. What could be more Aussie (not Kiwi) than a Pav with whipped cream. fruit and peppermint crisp all washed down with our very own Aussie invention Blue Heaven milkshake, sooo good. If you haven't met Annie yet our newest Miniature Donkey why not come out and grab a bite and introduce yourself we can still accommodate some small group gatherings for friends to say Merry Christmas to one another what better place than the verandah at Birdsong with a high tea or lunch, lunches are all under $20 and high teas are just $30 a head so what are you waiting for ! See more

08.01.2022 You have tasted and embraced my "Ugly Sausage Rolls" but are you ready for my "Pathetic Party Pies"come out to Birdsong and give them a whirl just like the sausage rolls they taste way better than they look, just a bit unfortunate looking, don't worry it runs in the family and beauty, is after all ,only skin deep !! We have take away coffee available and to acknowledge R.U.O.K day and our suffering Mental Health in these trying times we have a little sweet treat to enjoy with your coffee just to cheer you up at no extra cost. We have had a delivery of fresh new stock and some fabulous new pots so why not pop out and say Hi check out the plants, grab some take away or just enjoy the garden and bird life. It's Spring and the perfect time to get your Natives in the ground and established before Summer hits us.

08.01.2022 Birdsong is literally bursting at the seams this week,indoors and out. We have loads of fresh new stock just dying to get into the ground for spring. Ron has finished one of his magnificent tables and placed it in the garden ready for a lucky family to be the first to book in for lunch and christen the table. The menu this week is also bursting at the seams with old favorites like the Ugly sausage rolls and bad boy chip and the toasted Reuben with smashed chats. The specials... this week are a lovely creamy Butter chicken with Basmati rice and Poppadoms, slow cooked Lamb Shoulder in Pitta Bread with Tzatziki served with chips and a Morroccan vegetarian Cous Cous with toasted Pinenuts and Meredith Goat Cheese. For the sweet tooths we have a Toblerone Cheesecake, Banoffee cake with toffee sauce, a Chocolate Brownie served warm with Vanilla Ice Cream and Chocolate Ganache and Kaz has another batch of Rhubarb and Raspberry Jam bubbling away so jars will be on sale tomorrow. So with all this going on out at Birdsong why not pop out tomorrow on the public Holiday or over the weekend, don't forget to ask for a copy of our booklet " Gardening to entice birdlife " it's free and has some great advice on how to create a safe environment and a beautiful garden and this week is the Aussie Backyard Bird Count so please get involved and help to protect our wonderful Native Birds. See more

06.01.2022 HAPPY FATHERS DAY to all you Dad's out there we hope you have an awesome day. What a gorgeous day to come out and wander around the garden, check out our new rock entrance and the extended car park and driveway. Pick up some takeaway coffee and ugly sausage rolls for just $8 or a fabulous box of Kaz's homemade cakes for Dad for just $10. We have lots of gifts to offer and Cocky and the Donkeys are always after some attention. We have some lovely Australian Natives in flower right now and our Monasteria Deliciosa's in a huge 270mm pot are looking outstanding for just $50 why not pick up a gorgeous pot or basket to compliment your new plant. So come out and enjoy the sunshine and recharge your batteries and lift your spirits, Birdsong is good for the heart and soul.

05.01.2022 I'm a bit confused, I am sure it is Spring but today felt like Winter for sure. Birdsong was dusted with a heavy coating of wonderful white snow The Donkeys where white, Clancy was stuck in the Thunder Box and the plants were frozen stiff. But it looked amazing. Our Customers have been enjoying the warm surrounds of the Indoor plant and pot room for their lunches. This week we have a seafood platter, a delicious Roast Pork and gravy with apple sauce and smashed fried chats w...ith rosemary salt, our famous Ugly sausage rolls, a creamy curried chicken Mulligatawny soup with home made yogurt flatbread, a toasted Vegetarian Turkish bread and a delicious vegetarian korma curry with rice and a poppadum. For the sweet tooths we have A Pear and custard crumble slice with vanilla ice cream, an Apple slice with whipped cream and a cardamon infused caramel slice and of course our scones with Kaz's homemade Raspberry and Rhubarb Jam and cream worth a trip out in the cold for sure ! This week in the nursery we are showcasing our Sandpaper Wattle which is in full flower and just stunning. The Vegie seedlings are still 3 punnets for $10 with some very healthy and well established Tomatoes,chilies and Strawberries to name a few. The Indoor plant room is just bursting with stock and is just a lovely room to sit and have a coffee .We are off to pick up even more pots next week and we refresh the plant stock in there weekly. So pop out and see us, enjoy some delicious food made with love and give Alfie and Arthur some loving they are missing their Mum's See more

04.01.2022 With Christmas almost upon us we are now trading right through until Wednesday the 23rd of Dec to accommodate your last minute gift shopping. We have gift vouchers available for plants,pots or food and drinks High Tea or lunch on Birdsong's Verandah is right at the top of popular gifts this year. The other gift right at the top of the most sought after list are our grafted flowering gums, who in their right minds wouldn't want a healthy,vibrant feature tree that just knocks y...our socks off when it's in full summer bloom. For that fussy teenage girl we have a vast range of indoor plants and fabulous pots to go with them and some handmade macrame hangers to just finish off the scene. So we have your gift giving covered at Birdsong. On the menu this week we have the Aussie steak sanga made with eye fillet with all the trimmings and delicious fish tacos served with our Bad Boy Chips. A batch of the very popular Rhubarb and Raspberry jam was created overnight and labelled this morning and whilst bottling the jam Kaz had a brainwave and created a baked cheesecake recipe that incorporates the same popular flavour combination of Rhubarb and Raspberries so now the dilemma is Scones or Cheesecake ? Whilst you are deciding why not grab a jar of the Jam as a stocking filler for that special friend. Whatever your reason for visiting please visit before Christmas the Donkeys and Cocky would love a visit, they will miss you whilst we take a short break from Christmas Eve until the 6th of January. Merry Christmas to you all and thank you for all your support through what has been an interesting year. Stay safe and be happy see you next year. See more

03.01.2022 Here at Birdsong this week we are continuing the Bird theme with all the same fabulous specials that we had last week. All terracotta Bird Feeders and the Bird Bath Rockpools are 20% off. The reeds and grasses are still an amazing 4 for $40 and we have an amazing range of Grevillea's and Callistemons to entice the Native Birds into your Garden. Please take home a copy of our free booklet to help you plan a Bird friendly Garden. The Menu this week has all of your old favourite...s, the Reuben, the Ugly sausage rolls and the fishermans catch. This week the Vegetarian dishes are a Beetroot (straight from our Garden) rocket and walnut salad with Meredith Goat Cheese or a spicy red lentil soup with fresh home made Garlic butter Naan bread. For you Carnivours the Butter Chicken is again on the menu and also a Roast Pork baguette with smashed chats and aioli. For the lighter eaters a warm chicken salad with marinated mushrooms and Meredith Goat Cheese and toasted pinenuts it is just delicious. The sweets this week are the famous scones with Rhubarb and Raspberry Jam with cream and an awesome tropical baked Pineapple and coconut cheesecake served with whipped cream and berry coulis and a delicious Apricot slice served warm with vanilla ice cream and a strawberry fan. Alfie and Arthur( Our baby Miniature Donkeys )would love you to pay them a visit as would Cockolaus so why not pop out for afternoon Tea on the Verandah or lunch under the Paulownia tree, what better way to spend your weekend ! See more

02.01.2022 What a busy, busy week. Although we are in stage three restrictions we have been flat out at Birdsong getting our Indoor Plant and Pot room ready and if I do say so myself it's looking fantastic, we now have a range of pots and plants worth a visit to come and look at. We are strictly adhering to the Covid restrictions with face masks, hand sanitiser and social distancing and only take away coffee and food available from Tiny Bird takeaway food van. As we are an outdoor venue... Birdsong is about as safe as one can be and it certainly restores your sense of well being to just visit, pat the Donkeys, chat to Cocky and browse the plants.. We have checked with authorities and you are allowed to travel out here so long as the Covid restrictions are adhered to. Don't forget we have hand stitched masks for sale in some lovely native fabrics made to DHHS standards. This week we still have a few flowering Gums available and in the indoor plant and pot room any purchase will score you a cute Pepperomia Happy Bean free of charge just to cheer you up in these difficult times. We have put our famous sausage rolls back on the menu and for $8 with a Coffee or Hot chocolate. Or if you have a sweet tooth for the same amazing price of $8 you can have a sweet treats box in place of the sausage rolls both deals are takeaway only and just on Saturday and Sunday. See more

02.01.2022 National Wattle day is on Tuesday the 1st of September which also happens to be the first day of Spring. The Wattle was added to our Coat of Arms in 1903.Wattle sprays were sold as a fundraiser for our returned Soldiers after the war, there are in excess of a thousand different Wattles growing in Australia, The Wattle has been chosen to represent the spirit of the Australian people as it is resilient being the first plant to regenerate after a bush fire and can withstand drou...ghts and fierce wind gusts. At Birdsong we have many Wattles for sale in the Nursery including one of our favourites the Sandpaper Wattle and Wattles feature throughout our Gardens we even have a red weeping Wattle which smells divine. So on Tuesday pin on a spray of Wattle and be proud to be Australian. On Sunday pop out to Birdsong ,grab some good old Aussie "Ugly" sausage rolls a wattle for your Garden or just come out and admire our Wattles and check out our new rock entrance it's quite a feature ! See more

01.01.2022 This week in the Native section we have all the grasses still on special at 4 for $40 with a couple of new varieties added to the list. In our garden beds we have a gorgeous hot pink bottle brush in flower and we have plenty of stock of this particular variety if you just have to have one for your own garden. We also have fresh batches of the very popular Mulla Mulla and they are just coming into flower and look amazing. Ron has also asked me to mention that he has lots of t...rees and shrubs suitable for screening so why not pop out over the weekend and have a look. The menu this week is a rather healthy but very yummy vegetarian Mexican salad bowl Roast lamb toasted baguette with pan gravy and smashed chats with rosemary salt and aioli our Fishermans catch with flathead, prawns and salt and pepper Calamari served with our Bad Boy chips or if you are just wanting a nibble there are some homemade Samosa's both Vegatarian ones or lamb and veg with a mint and corriander raita or a good old ham, cheese and tomato toastie as a snack. The scones with the ever popular rhubarb and raspberry jam and cream are flying out the door and there is a baked blueberry cheesecake with berry coulis and cream, or Australias favourite individual Pavs with strawberry and peppermint crisp just because it's nearly Christmas. The High Teas have been popular since announced last week with quite a few bookings being taken for December already so if you are thinking about a high tea as a Christmas present to say thank you to someone don't leave your booking too long we may be booked out. In the indoor room this week we have some really cute little Venus Flytraps and we sold out of Callisia Pink Lady last week so have restocked and have plenty if you missed out last week and a consignment of pots is expected tomorrow so fingers crossed See more

01.01.2022 This week out at Birdsong we are encouraging our customers to get involved in the "Aussie Back Yard Bird Count" between the 19th and the 25th of October you are asked to count for a 20min period the amount and types of birds in your backyard. The data collected assists in Bird conservation there is a fantastic app that you can download. Please ask Kaz or Ron or one of the friendly staff out at Birdsong if you would like to participate. We have also just produced a booklet for... anyone who would like assistance in creating a bird friendly Garden, it lists which plants attract what birds and gives advice on what other things to consider to provide a safe and comfortable habitat for our feathered friends, please ask if you would like a copy or some help in the planning stage after all that's what Birdsong is all about. From Tiny Birds Takeaway this week Kaz has been busy making a batch of her very popular Rhubarb and Raspberry Jam, there are only 12 jars so be quick if you want one they won't last long. The Vegetarian dish this week is a 3 Cheese Tortellini with Mushroom Stroganoff a crisp salad and cheesy garlic bread. The sweets this week are a delicious Pear and custard Crumble served with vanilla ice cream and a twice baked London Cheesecake served with Berry Coulis and whipped cream and Kaz will be up at the crack of Dawn tomorrow to bake her Scones to serve with the fresh batch of Rhubarb and Raspberry Jam and whipped cream, why not add a pot of Tea and sit yourself on the Verandah at Birdsong and practice your Bird counting what a way to spend your morning or afternoon for that matter. See more

01.01.2022 This week out at Birdsong we have really gone "potty" with another large order arriving of our spring pot range. The pots look amazing and the weather has been awesome the last few days so why not pop out for a look. We were hoping that last weekends announcement of the road out of restrictions would see us being able to offer sit down meals again but alas that is not the case. So once again this weekend will see just take away coffee and sausage rolls or scones for the barg...ain price of just $8, hopefully before too long you will be sitting on our verandah with a pot of tea and a delicious lunch before you enjoying the birds and the sunshine. Thank you to all our regular customers for your support and patience we can't wait until things are back to normal and we hope that all of you are staying strong and safe in these trying times. In the meantime please come out and say Hi to cocky and the Donkeys and have a chat,we miss you all xx See more

01.01.2022 Hopefully the weather will improve for the weekend and we will get to see more smiling faces of our customers out here. Honestly sometimes it feels like you are friends or family more than customers some of you come so often it's like you have shares in the place," Fairdinkum" as my beloved Ron would say. We have just placed an order for Paulownia trees which are not native but they are just such a stunning tree with a gorgeous story attached to them that we just have to sel...l them. Ours is in flower so pop out and have a look and ask Ron or Kaz to tell you the tale that goes with them, also I suggest you put your name down if you would like one as they are very popular. The menu this week includes our permanent items such as the Ugly Sausage Rolls, the Fishermans Catch and the Toasted Reuben Sandwhich available with either our Bad Boy Chips or Smashed Chats with Rosemary salt and Garlic and Lemon Aioli which have become a crowd favourite. There is also a Vegetarian Mexican Buritto bowl served with Nachos with sour cream and sweet chili and also a delicious Cauliflower soup with cheesy garlic toast and for the Blokes a slow cooked roast Beef and braised onion freshly baked baguette with pan gravy with chips or chats. For sweets there is "Death by Chocolate" which is a home baked Mississippi Mud Cake served with Homemade chocolate mousse it is to die for, if your not brave enough to go it alone why not share with a friend. There is also a Lemon Blossom slice and a Hummingbird cake as well as the fresh baked scones with Kaz's Rhubarb and Raspberry Jam. Here are some photo's of the Paulownia Tree and some of the menu items to entice you to visit Birdsong and become part of the family or at least a good friend. See more

01.01.2022 Woo whoo, it's the last weekend of winter, spring is on its way. We had two deliveries of our beloved Natives yesterday so the shelves are once again bursting with fresh new stock. The weather has been lovely out at Birdsong for the last few days so fingers crossed it will remain so this weekend and we will welcome some customers. Cocky and the Donkeys have been missing you all. You are more like extended family and friends than customers, such is the vibe out here at Birdso...ng. With Covid restrictions still in place we are still only able to offer takeaway coffee and food so just the Ugly Sausage rolls or a cute little Devonshire tea to take away but it won't be long hopefully before you can once again sit on our verandah with a special pot of Birdsong Breakfast tea and a delicious light lunch and enjoy the peace and tranquility of our Gardens. For now why not pop out have a chat to Cocky ,pat the Donkeys and grab some plants or takeaway we'd love to see you. See more

01.01.2022 Fathers Day tomorrow,why not pop out to Birdsong and pick up that last minute gift for Dad. A lovely bird feeder to hang in the garden or a Dwarf Flowering Gum,maybe just a delicious box of homemade cakes and slices for afternoon tea delivery can be arranged for just $5 in the Ballarat region. We also have some fantastic indoor plants and pots to choose from so come out and say Hi to Cocky and pat Alfie and Arthur our adorable miniature Donkeys and don't forget to say "Happy Fathers Day" to Ron it's his Fathers Day too !

01.01.2022 And here we were thinking spring was here, only Mad Men and Gardeners would venture out in this weather. With that in mind we are putting an indoor plant on special this week, our Peace Lilies in the 250 mm pots were $60 now reduced to $50 and the smaller ones in the 180mm pots were $35 now $30 and if you buy a pot for your plant at the same time we'll give you 10% off the original price of the pot so hurry out before they are all gone.You will need to mention this deal as we... are a bit senile and may well forget and need a prompt. We have some gorgeous new Macrame hangers and hanging shelves created and made by a talented local artist, each one is handmade and unique and very reasonably priced and we are the only stockist of these so if you are looking for something different not available anywhere else pop out and have a squiz, your new Peace Lilly would look fantastic in one and they can be custom made to your requirements. The menu this week screams comfort food with the weather demanding that we once again return to warm satisfying nourishment. There are some very decadent deserts by the way of Death by Chocolate, Lemon Blossom Slice and Hummingbird cakes. In the Dude Food department there are the Ugly Sausage Rolls,Toasted Reuben's and slow cooked Beef and Braised Onion Rolls, if you haven't tried the Smashed Chats yet give them a whirl they are to die for just as good as the Bad Boy Chips. For the Veg'os there is a delicious Burrito Bowl with Nachos and Guacamole with Sour Cream and Sweet Chili and if this cold snap continues there may well be a fresh batch of soup by tomorrow morning. Cocky wants to know "what are you waiting for, get out here " See more