The Native Garden Design Workshop, held on Sunday, 20 September 2026 in collaboration with Coolum Native Nursery, was a great success. We sincerely thank the Coolum Native Nursery team for their professionalism and support in hosting this workshop.
Fire ants are an invasive species of serious concern due to their impact on wildlife and the natural environment. In Noosa Shire there are no reported fire ant infestations but, with nests detected in nearby areas, it does leave us vulnerable.
Join us for a practical Australian native plant pruning workshop at a property in Tinbeerwah.
The following native shrubs are suited to smaller urban gardens in Noosa and will improve biodiversity and attract wildlife. These plants are naturally found in the challenging sandy soils of Noosa’s coastal suburbs, providing an attractive and sustainable garden. Seek advice from your local native plant nursery about many more species suited to Noosa coastal areas.
Our open garden visit this month was well attended despite the rainy weather. Those who had been to Shaun’s first open garden three years ago were amazed at the transformation. You can read how Shaun considered design concepts for his garden and see some early photos in the link.
With Spring around the corner comes new growth, blooming flowers, longer days and an opportunity to get some slimy friends to help in the garden. Worms slow down in the winter entering a form of dormancy, travelling deep into the soil to conserve energy, many curling into a slime coated ball which helps keep them moist and provides protection against the cold.