Plant of the Month: Useful plants – Macaranga
Macarangas are sometimes mistakenly referred to as weeds. They are in fact local native trees that are an important food source for wildlife and can be very useful in a suburban garden.
What’s Happening in November
Open to see a selection of local native plants performing in November. Spring growth expands eucalypt trunks and peels off old bark in a riot of colour in the bushland that surrounds us. Notice how they gleam during rain storms.
Mazus Pumilio (Swamp Mazus)
This native groundcover is a good alternative to grass in a shady area.
Mazus pumilio is a creeping groundcover native to eastern Australia, from south east Queensland to Tasmania and south east South Australia. It is a small, perennial herb growing to .1 m and spreading to 1m.
We have a stretch of ground on the southern side of our house that is in the shade all winter, so the grass usually dies off and the weeds take over.
What’s Flowering in October
Noosa is full of colourful highlights as spring flowering continues. Flushes of pink and bronze and lime green new growth add another dimension of interest. Summer fruits catch our eye and the birds are introducing their babies to garden birdbaths. Enjoy the photos and information we have prepared for you.
What’s Flowering in September
September has been a colourful month. Here is some information about what you may have seen. You are welcome to share these images to spread the word about Noosa’s most valuable asset – its natural environment.
Bush Tucker Walk with Lisa Powell
A gallery of images from our Bush Tucker Walk with Lisa Powell at Noosa Botanic Gardens.