Thomas has lived in Charters Towers all his life, Colleen moved here in 2014.
The business started out as a hobby on the side – something they both enjoyed doing. Demand for their hardy, sun-hardened plants grew and in July 2019 they decided to run it as a business called Sheepstation Creek Landscaping Supplies and Plants.
Thomas says, “We really enjoy meeting people and helping them to decide what plant would best suit their needs. And we love getting photos of how their garden is progressing.”
As well as having the business in Charters Towers, they often load up their specially designed trailer and attend the markets out in Hughenden.
Thomas and Colleen also have cattle on their property so between looking after them and running their expanding business, they don’t get a lot of time off. But they say that’s ok, because they love what they’re doing.