Resources
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September Verge Gardens in Noosa Shire Workshop
This workshop will take participants through the design requirements for verge gardens to meet pedestrian safety and servicing obligations, as well as the ideal native plants choices for your verge garden.
Our Local Native Orchids Workshop – some tips to identify them
Workshop presenter, Joan Heavey has always had an interest in native flora and fauna and is passionate about preserving and protecting Noosa’s natural environment. Since retiring she has spent much of her time discovering the natural wonders of the Noosa Shire, in particular our local native orchids.
Winter Worm Farming
With Spring around the corner comes new growth, blooming flowers, longer days and an opportunity to get some slimy friends to help in the garden. Worms slow down in the winter entering a form of dormancy, travelling deep into the soil to conserve energy, many curling into a slime coated ball which helps keep them moist and provides protection against the cold.
Plant Local to Attract Local – Publication Review
A new publication is available that is a great reference for urban wildlife gardens: ‘Plant Local to Attract Local’ by Anne Moran and Mike Fox.
Peregian Community Coastal Workshop
Our first Community Workshop was held at the Peregian Community House this month. It was a free Urban Wildlife Garden Workshop for Noosa’s coastal foreshore neighbourhoods, organised in partnership with Noosa Council.
Garden Tip – Tree Guards
Spring is almost here so it is time to get planting. Putting plants into the ground now will allow them time to establish before the summer heat kicks in. When planting in a fenced garden, plant guards aren’t so necessary. They would help to keep pets and balls from damaging the plants, but the main use for guards is to protect from kangaroos and wallabies.
Call for Volunteers for Verge Demonstration Garden Working Bee
UWG are planning the installation of our second verge demonstration garden funded by Noosa Council, this time at Peregian Beach. Our committee member Sarah was responsible for the funding submission and is the Project Manager.
Arthur Harrold Nature Reserve Wildflower Walk
Sunshine Coast Wildflower Festival. I hope you were all able to take part in some of the wildflower walks this month.
Feeding Wild Birds – A Veterinary Perspective
This month’s workshop was presented Dr Adrian Gallagher a recently retired Avian Veterinarian who has always had a strong interest in birds and nature.
Flowering Now
Sit back and enjoy the seasonal changes and the wildlife that follows the flowers, knowing that the fruit will follow in its natural rhythm
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