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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.
“I Want Some Colour”
A term I often hear is “ I want some color so I need to plant exotics” Hopefully, the following photos of local native flowers will change that idea. Thanks to Stephanie Haslam for the photos.
Native of the month June 21- Native Raspberry Rubus molucca
This month we look at a local native plant that produces a very tasty fruit.
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.
Native species May 2021
With all the talk about mice plagues at the moment, this month let’s look at “native mice”
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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.
Where Can I Buy?
With the reopening of Fairhill Native Botanic gardens and Noosa District Landcare’s new Hinter Hub it’s time to update the ‘Where to Buy Native Plants Page’.
Geckos. Native or not?
The ‘churp churp churp’ of the Asian house gecko is a common sound in Queensland homes. This article looks at the Asian gecko and its native cousins.
Richmond Birdwing butterfly can be found in Noosa
This months “Focus on local wildlife” features the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly, Ornithoptera richmondia. Here in Noosa shire we are very lucky to still have some populations of the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly.
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