On a recent trip to Kenilworth (mid April) I admired the seeding Golden rain tress. They are planted in the show grounds and along the streets. With the ends of the branches covered what looks like pink flowers, they are beautiful and easy to spot at this time of year.
Its March, so in Michelle’s calendar that means pruning time. In this month’s gardening tip Michelle shares an article by the Native Plant Society of Victoria and adds some local knowledge. Click on the Read more link to access the post on our website.
A few years ago, Bruce Hallett, together with other NICA members, Roger Kelly and Bob Carey, installed a native bee hive at the Sunshine Beach Primary School near their permaculture garden. The students were amazed at the hard work the bees had done in just six weeks. If you are interested in getting a hive, NICA may be able to help.
Members of UWG visited the Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens earlier this month and the weather was perfect for walking and photography. The Gardens looked good, and displays and a coffee van added to the attractions. Click on the link to read the update and see more photos on our website.
Noosa's Native Plants website has been re-built with the support of a Noosa Council Community Environment grant. The website is an important resource used frequently and freely by members of the public and NRM practitioners throughout South East Qld.
The Noosa Native Plants website at www.noosasnativeplants.com.au is regularly updated with the latest plants flowering in Noosa. Have a look and get to know the names of the beautiful flowers in our region!
November’s weed of the month Fishbone or Herringbone Fern is quite common in older style gardens. It can be seen in every suburb in Noosa and probably every street. Dumping of garden waste has helped this fern find its way into Bushland reserves. Click through to learn more about this plant and some good replacement species.
Stephanie keeps sharing gems on the Urban Wildlife Gardens Facebook page. Search UWGNoosa to follow us, or click through to this post to see some of the interesting articles posted during the month.
Michelle is often asked "Where can I buy a bird bath?” Well if you are after a clay one she's found a source! New UWG member Jan is a potter who lives in Tewantin. She can custom make water holding bowls and uses local clay if possible. Her latest batch was sourced from a pool excavation in a neighbour’s property. Phone Jan on 0415378583 and keep the birds cool and hydrated this summer!
Attracting frogs into your backyard is not difficult. If you create the right conditions and habitat the frogs will find their way. You may even have resident frogs already. The presence of frogs is a good indicator of the overall health of an ecosystem. By creating suitable habitats and refuges for frogs in our own backyards we can help their survival in challenging urban environments. Click through for more tips and tricks to attract frogs into your garden.
