Native of the Month – Thyme honey myrtle
This month we look at a very attractive and hardy native, Thyme honey myrtle ( Melaleuca thymifolia)
Tip of the Month ‘Look out for the Frogs’
The recent rains have been wonderful for the garden. It’s the best time of the year to plant for us, due to the cooler temperatures and the plants thrive in the current conditions. It is also great weather for frogs.
Nest Boxes. Filling a gap in Habitat.
Read about how a UWG member is creating much needed housing for our local wildlife from what is usually considered a waste product. For our recently joined members there is also a link to a previous article discussing nest boxes and providing resources.
Honey Bees
According to entomologists and ecologists, insects are vanishing at an alarming rate.
The Fiddler Beetle
You might be surprised by what can be found in your backyard
NICA wins Noosa Biosphere Award !
On Tuesday 2nd November NICA was the winner of a Noosa Biosphere Award - Water Category sponsored by Tourism Noosa.
Boreen Point … not just any small town
NICA is happy to support local author Sylvia Bannah who has written this book on the history and environmental pursuits of the Boreen Point community.
Native Plants Pruning Workshop
The Urban Wildlife Gardens (UWG) program continued its bi-monthly workshops on Saturday 9th October in the Cooran Garden of Jan Cole.
Flowering Now – Flame Tree
This article was written by Stephanie Haslam about 16 years ago for the Noosa News column Noosa's Native Plants.
Gardening Tip October
Spring is a season for planting. Read on for tips on how to choose plants with the right amount of root growth and a trick get them out of the pot.