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Weed of the Month, March – Easter Cassia
Easter cassia is hard to miss at the moment. There doesn’t seem to be a road in the shire that doesn’t have a display of yellow flowers. Read on to become more familiar with this invasive species.
Useful and interesting Pages
Some links to some useful information on local native food and foraging.
Vines – more than just climbers
Vines are typically thought of as plants that grow up and climb over other plants or structures. However, vines make great ground covers or shrubs. Read on to see how three local flowering vines can be used in the garden…
Rain rain go away…
Living in this part of Queensland it is guaranteed we are going to get a lot of rain. Managing down pours in the garden can be more than ag pipe and pits. Read on to find attractive and beneficial ways to deal with rain…
Weed of the Month February
Continuing on from the last few months with weeds that harm, this time we look at Silver leaf Desmodium. Most Noosa residents have picked this one up while out walking.
UWG Library Display March-April
An exhibition to promote the Urban Wildlife Gardens programme will be on display at the Cooroy Library during March and will move to the Noosaville Library in April.
Find a Frog in February
Do you want to help with Frog research or get some tips for making your garden frog friendly? Read on to learn of the valuable work Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee is doing to collect data and care for out frogs.
ABSCISSION
Do you know what ABSCISSION is?
Birds of Noosa
Did you know?
There is a full bird list for Noosa Shire in the book “Noosa’s Native Plants”. You will find it just before the Index.
Season’s Greetings
The Christmas Bells, Blandfordia grandiflora, flowers in Summer and can be seen in the wallum of the Girraween Estate in Noosa Shire.
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