Author(s): Esther Leahy

Local History

On Black Saturday, 7 February 2009, uncontrollable bushfires in the state of Victoria, Australia burnt hundreds of thousands of hectares. Over a hundred and fifty lives were lost, more than 1,500 houses were destroyed, entire towns were left unrecognisable. As Tambreet hosts and avid gardeners Sean and Esther Leahy rebuilt their devastated six acre garden, Esther Leahy documented and photographed this remarkable story of fire and recovery. Vivid photographs accompany a highly readable and botanically accurate text. There is almost nothing about gardens and fire recovery available anywhere in the world. This book has the authority of a gardening text and offers valuable information for anyone interested in bushfires and garden recovery. From the beginning to the end it is a ‘good read’ for gardeners and non-gardeners alike.