Noosa’s Jumping Ants
With the change from Winter to Spring the Jumping ants are waking up. To learn how to identify them and so avoid their painful sting read on…
Weed of the month Aug 2021 Orange Trumpet Vine
Orange Trumpet vine has just about finished flowering in the Noosa region. If you have been to the Village complex in Noosaville in the last month it is likely you would have noticed it growing along the Mary Street entrance. Read on to find out more about this exotic climber.
Weed of the Month July 2021
This month we look at Blue top Ageratum houstonianum. ‘Billy Goat Weed” I get asked about this weed more than any other.
Weed of the month June 2021 Black – eyed Susan
Weed of the month June 2021 Black-eyed Susan Thunbergia alata
Black-eyed Susan is a perennial ( long-living ) vine. With attractive foliage and flowers it’s easy to see why it has been popular as a garden plant.
May 2021 Weed of the Month Indian Hawthorn
Weed of the Month for May is Indian Hawthorn Raphiolepis indica.
Indian hawthorn is an attractive shrub that is seen in gardens and finding its way into the bush.
Weed of the month Golden rain tree
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.