Wildflowers of Melbourne’s north-eastern suburbs

Wildflowers of Melbourne’s north-eastern suburbs

Spring is a glorious time both in the home garden and in the bush. Flowers and birds abound, butterflies and dragonflies emerge, and the sun (usually!) shines. The idiom ‘build it and they will come’ really does apply. By planting even a handful of indigenous plants,...
A pink, red and white spring show

A pink, red and white spring show

A pink, red and white spring show Take a drive to many places in Victoria at the moment and you’re likely to see our state’s floral emblem in all of its splendour. But did you know it grows exceptionally well as a pot plant or planted directly into your garden? The...
Poor & declining: the state of our environment

Poor & declining: the state of our environment

Poor & declining: the state of our environment The State of the Environment report 2021 came as an unsurprising, but nonetheless devastating blow last month. In June 2021, 1385 plant and 533 animal species were listed as threatened, including 21% of all...
5 pretty purple local plants in Banyule

5 pretty purple local plants in Banyule

5 pretty purple local plants in Banyule Nature abhors bare earth. Where there’s bare earth, mother nature finds something to fill it. In spring, that’ll likely be weeds. Why not instead fill some small spots in your garden with something that’s pretty and local to the...
The life in the soil and why you should soil your undies!

The life in the soil and why you should soil your undies!

The life in the soil and why you should soil your undies! Diversity is important. Above ground, there is an amazing array of plants, birds, animals, flowers and insects. In the ocean, there are amazing fishes, crustaceans and other animals. Diversity below the ground...