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Cooroy Library UWG Display ‘Weaving YOUR garden’
Stephanie’s display at Cooroy Library highlighted some of the native plants that occur naturally in the Noosa Shire. Her creations were woven from local plants growing in her garden.
What’s in My Garden?
It’s nice to stumble on the wonders of nature, which is what I did one day while walking around my garden. I noticed several caterpillars in my young native mulberry tree, Pipturus argenteus, and, on further inspection, many more.
Frog Habitat Demonstration Workshop
UWG is hoping to schedule a follow up to our February workshop, ‘Creating Ponds for Frog Habitat’, with a practical demonstration by Sean Morrow of building a frog habitat. We are looking for a member who, perhaps already has plans to install a small pond in their urban wildlife garden and, would like some free expert advice from Sean plus willing helpers to construct the pond at the workshop.
Banksias in Noosa
Belonging to the Proteaceae family, the Banksia genera, named after Joseph Banks, has over 170 species.
Call for Volunteers for Verge Demonstration Project
In a joint approach with 2 landholders, UWG have received Council funding for the installation of two verge gardens in the Noosa Shire. We are after 4 volunteer members to assist with site preparation and planting in the coming months.
Dodonaeas in the Garden
The Dodonaea genus, commonly called Hop Bushes, are a valuable habitat plant in the garden for insects and small birds and a good size for urban gardens. Whilst their form is more subtle than many other showy native plants, they provide hardy reliable complementary backdrop planting that contributes to diverse habitat niches, and attracts insects and birds other than honeyeaters.
Urban Interface with Natural Areas – Burgess Creek Walking Tour
Put on your comfy walking shoes and hat and take a stroll across the pedestrian bridge and along the formed gentle concrete pathway along Burgess Creek.
Weaving Your Garden
If you visit the Cooroy library during June, you will see another aspect of what’s in YOUR garden.
The past year has provided me with a challenge. In 2024 I took an on-line course in weaving with natural materials by Harriet Goodall. It set me wondering about the potential of the native plants in my own small urban garden.
The Joys of a Very Small Garden
Today I visited an urban residence where I had tea on the verandah overlooking a small front garden.
To one side was a fence with espaliered shrubs. The other side catered for two vehicles.
What’s Flowering Now
We hope you have been enjoying the quieter colours of autumn, washed clean by all the rain. Ferns and sedges are sparkling and growth is slowing down as our short winter approaches. Time to take stock and enjoy the season’s gifts.
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