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Out with old, in with the new!
There have been some major changes at the Castaways beach verge garden of late. The established Metrosideros (NZ Christmas Bush) hedge was chain-sawed down over Christmas.
Celebrating Christmas with a Lemon Myrtle Shortbread Recipe
What better treat to make for Christmas than Lemon Myrtle Shortbread, using fresh leaves from the local and commonly available Backhousia citriodora – Lemon Scented Myrtle.
Acknowledging the Contribution of Michelle, our Program Coordinator
The Urban Wildlife Garden subcommittee would like to acknowledge the contribution of Michelle, our Program Coordinator.
Noosa’ Native Plants – Flowering Now
NICA has recently published ‘Noosa’s Native Plants – Flowering Now’, the latest publication by Stephanie Haslam.
Drinks at the River
What a lovely way to wrap up the UWG 2025 year with a get together at the river.
Beautify your Bush
Urban Wildlife Gardens recently partnered with Lake Macdonald Catchment Creekcare, through Noosa District Landcare, to deliver a workshop on ‘Beautify your Bush’.
Melaleucas in the Garden
Noosa is renowned for its woodlands of Melaleuca quinquenervia (Paper Barks / Tea Tree) along its rivers, lakes and in wetlands. Also the north queensland species Melaleuca leucadendra is common on our streetscapes, particularly in the fine leaf form that evokes weeping willows. But these trees can be too large for the suburban garden – what species of Melaleuca are better suited to gardens and can attract the same array of wildlife?
Noosa Biosphere Awards
The UWG subcommittee would like to congratulate our member Gene Young for being a finalist in the Environmental Steward Award (Under 30). This category, sponsored by UniSC, is for outstanding contribution to the Noosa Biosphere environment by an individual.
Member Contribution by Leonie Stephens
Living in Lake MacDonald, I wanted to have a balanced and harmonious garden, with local native plants that thrived in their natural environment while also providing food and shelter for native species. Some native plants also provide food I can eat.
Native Christmas Trees
Go native this festive season. Show your love for our native trees this Christmas! Potted native plants make fantastic Christmas trees and exude a unique Australian Christmas vibe that just can’t be achieved with a plastic tree, or an exotic farmed pine.
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