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Garden Tip – When to Plant
When is the right time to plant? Read on to find out how the long-range weather forecast should influence planting times.
Flowering Now
Here are some plants that have been flowering in August. For more information about them go to www.noosasnativeplants.com.au and enter the name.
August Workshop Wrap-up
What a delightful workshop we had this month where Dion Dior shared her passion for observing and recording nature in our gardens.
What’s In Our Garden?
Thanks to UWG members Kath and Jo for sharing the following article about their wildlife garden journey.
Weed of the Month August 2023
Cordyline manners – suttoniae is another North Queensland species that is weedy in the South East.
The Delights of a Small Garden
The Urban Wildlife Gardens program encourages us to focus on the natural environment in the restricted space of our own gardens.
Weed of the Month July 2023 Native Gardenia
Some North Queensland species are considered weeds on the Sunshine Coast. This month we look at Native Gardenia, a lesser known problem.
Gardening Tip July 2023 Fire Ants
This month’s tip is more of a warning. Fire ants are on the move. Do you know what to look for?
Building your own Dream Drain or Rain Garden in Your Backyard
A Dream Drain can often be recreated in your own backyard, and are often called Rain Gardens.
Provide water, shelter and food and the wildlife will come
A small area in the garden area can provide a wildlife habitat in a relatively short time.
Let’s Build Your Dream Garden Together