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Attracting birds to your garden
Watching birds feed, play and bath in your own garden is a very rewarding way to pass the time. So it’s not surprising that most Urban Wildlife Garden members want to see more, or a larger variety of bird species, use their garden. It’s the most common response when Michelle asks UWG members what wildlife they would like to see more of, and here she shares some ideas.
The Soap Tree
Stephanie tells us why the Alphitonia excelsa, known as Red Ash and the Soap Tree, is a must have in an urban wildlife garden. The crushed leaves can be lathered to produce a bush soap that cleanses and disinfects skin – perfect with the shortage of disinfectants, just make your own!
Weed of the Month – April
The Weed of the Month for April is Alternanthera brasiliana, commonly known as Purple Joyweed or Purple Splash. Michelle explains why she believes it sits in the Red Zone – Remove.
Did You Know?
The Noosa’s Native Plants website contains a wealth of information if you know where to look! Stephanie gives some pointers to help you find your way around this comprehensive library of plant species.
Young and old enjoyed Native Bee Workshop for Urban Wildlife Gardeners
Around 30 people attended the UWG Native Bee Workshop and some early slide technology brought back memories. Thanks to Bob Raaby and friends for taking the time to show and tell and answering our questions.
Blue for the Bees
Native bees like blue flowers. With our Bee Workshop coming up on Saturday 7th March, here are some local native plants they will love.
Urban Wildlife Gardens’ first get-together was a WALK IN THE PARK
Storms and showers had been a challenge for organisers, but Saturday February 15th dawned fine and sunny with more than 20 people joining us for morning tea and a walk in Heritage Park. Many thanks to Joan Heavey for showing us around the park and even allowing our guests a glimpse of her own garden.
Citizen Science websites
We hope your initial interest in local species will morph into a desire to know more. An enquiring mind is the best gift the good FAIRY could bestow on a child. Keep following our Facebook page where we regularly add photos and links, and check out sites like the CSIRO Atlas of Living Australia which provides a formidable list of plants, animals and cultural information.
Michelle’s Gardening Tips – Water Crystals
Along with diligent watering, a way to increase the success of planting is to use water crystals. Water crystals are polymers that hold water for plants to absorb. They are biodegradable and nontoxic. Michelle gives some tips on how to use them in your garden.
Tough Plants
Hot dry weather is a good time to see how plants are standing up to local conditions and Pandorea jasminoides with a common name of Bower of Beauty and a white variety sold as Princess Di, is hard to beat. It’s no wonder landscapers use this local native plant as a dependable species in Noosa parks and gardens.
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