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UWG Exhibition at Noosaville Library
The Urban Wildlife Gardens display at the Noosaville Library received a lot of positive feedback and helped spread the word about the program. We would like to thank all the artists and gardeners whose works have been on display. Click through to read more and to see some images of the display, curated by Stephanie Haslam.
UWG Exhibition and Promotion at Noosaville Library
From Tuesday 8th September, photographs and artwork will catch the eye of library-goers at Wallace Park, Noosaville as a new exhibition will focus on the delights of gardening with local native plants and the wildlife that visits them. The theme will be: “Begin with a Birdbath” and in this post, Stephanie Haslam invites UWG to visit the library to have a look, and to help promote the program to the wider community.
Wildflower Festival 2020
The Sunshine Coast Wildflower Walks have attracted many people and 2020 has been a bumper flowering year. Thanks to all concerned for bringing this explosion of colour (not to mention brilliant weather) into this otherwise rather dismal year. In this post, Stephanie provides a link to maps of the walks which are all on public land, so why not take some time to experience this natural bounty for yourself!
Weed of the Month August
The weed of the month for August is Asparagus fern (Asparagus aethiopicus), a ground cover that can be found growing from the dunes to the hinterland. It grows well in most types of soil and can form thick masses out-competing all other vegetation. In this post, Michelle explains how the plant grows from a woody centre that needs to be removed to kill it. Pulling up the whole root system causes soil loss and disturbance that allows more weeds to grow. Click through for more images showing how to remove this weed from your garden.
Propagation Workshop Review
Urban Wildlife Garden members were treated to a highly informative propagation workshop in the sublime propagation shed of knowledgeable presenter Robert Price in Old Tewantin. In this post, Dalia Mikhail explains how Robert’s detailed explanations showed members how to successfully propagate a range of native species, preparing the best soil mix and how to identify and treat differing seed pods of our local region.
Where to buy Native Plants
Not sure where to go to buy native plants? In this post, Michelle lists a number of nurseries including addresses and phone numbers. So don’t delay, get to your nearest nursery today and enjoy the beautiful spring weather in your garden!
Landscaping Workshop Report
Tony Haslam reflects on the landscape workshop delivered by prominent Landscape Architect Shaun Walsh which was an engaging day that suggested different ways of looking at the design inputs and influences that could be incorporated into urban wildlife gardens. The breadth of Shaun’s knowledge and his willingness to share his expertise was heartily appreciated by all who took part. Read more about the day in this post.
Snakes
Stuart McKenzie from Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7 know too well that snakes are a part of life here on the Sunshine Coast as development forces snakes to move from bushland areas into suburbia to try and survive. According to Stuart, snakes play a pivotal role in our ecosystems, whether we like them or not. In this post Stuart tells us more about the snakes of our region and why education is better than just being scared.
July’s Garden Tip – Know the Enemy
Weeding is a never-ending chore. Knowing how to kill weeds successfully on the first try will save time, effort and keep motivation levels up. Understanding the life cycle of the weed is important to get a successful kill, but also to use time and effort more productively. In this post, Michelle explains how different types of plants flower and seed, helping you prioritise weeding jobs and free up more time to enjoy your garden.
UWG Landscaping Workshop with Shaun Walsh
The Urban Wildlife Gardens Working Group is delighted to announce another free workshop for Urban Wildlife Gardeners. The UWG Landscaping Workshop willl be held at Landcare’s Rural Futures Centre at Pomona from 9.30 am on Saturday 22nd August. Shaun Walsh is a Landscape Architect and gardener who has established an acreage garden in Cooran of mostly native species over 20 years. The workshop will be limited to 20 participants so get in quick! To book: Please text or phone Michelle Newall on 0412 074 103 or email uwg@noosariver.com.au for all the details.
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