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Weed of the Month – Lantana
Lantana is a common weed in the Noosa Shire, particularly in the hinterland. There is also a close relative called creeping lantana that is more common in gardens.
Starting Over
Fran Tozer shares the beginning of her new garden journey after moving to the Sunshine Coast.
Noosa’s Native Plants April
Find out more about these plants and see some photos to remind you of the never-ending weeds that compete with them.
The life and times of our Lomandras
Planting local native species in our gardens doesn’t mean we can forget about their maintenance.
April Workshop: Photographing Noosa’s Wildlife with Tony Wellington
It was a pleasure this month to have Tony Wellington’s interesting and informative presentation at our workshop. It highlighted how privileged we are to live in this beautiful and biodiverse part of Australia and Tony shared his knowledge about photographing our wonderful wildlife.
Noosa’s Native Plants
“Wet, green and weedy” could describe our gardens in March. Add “chewed” for all the ragged leaves left by the hungry caterpillars. Moss and new growth cheer us up as we sharpen the secateurs for some trimming when the rain stops.
Weed of the Month: Duranta
Duranta is very common plant in gardens on the Sunshine Coast. I wonder if it would still be so popular if more people knew how toxic it is.
Caterpillars, Butterflies and Moths in the Native Garden – Part 1
Seeing leaves being eaten by caterpillars can be very frustrating for the urban gardener. It can be tempting to spray them. But if we are serious about wildlife then caterpillars are a vital part of local biodiversity and food supply for other wildlife and often transform into beautiful butterflies and moths.
Garden Tip: How and Why to Report Green Waste Dumping
Dumping of green waste is a significant and expensive problem for Noosa Council. Learn why it’s a concern and how to report to Council.
Snake Workshop
Our March workshop presenter, Dan Rumsey, from Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7, spoke about our local snakes and how to live safely alongside them.
Let’s Build Your Dream Garden Together