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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.
Weed of the Month – Singapore Daisy
Singapore daisy is the most widespread weed in the Noosa shire.
Designing a Beautiful Urban Wildlife Garden
Urban gardens often need to serve multiple purposes – being functional, attractive and a haven for wildlife, as well as overcoming site challenges and realising opportunities. This article outlines a design approach for beginners to consider.
Bringing the Bush into Your Backyard
The Open Wildlife Garden this month was hosted by John Birbeck at his remarkable acreage garden in Black Mountain.
A shared love of gardens
Urban Wildlife Gardens was recently invited to be guest speaker at the Tewantin Noosa Garden Club.
February Colour
February has given us lots of rain, greenery and growth. The colourful new foliage and every possible shade of green has contrasted with the fungi and been appreciated by caterpillars. In a small urban garden the challenge is to display contrasting foliage and make the best use of splashes of colour. I hope you enjoy your garden as you also tackle the abundance of weeds such as Singapore Daisy and the introduced pasture legumes that try to out-compete our local native plants.
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