We decided to buy land in Queensland during a trip here in 2013. At that time, we were living in The Netherlands as partly retired professionals who were sick of … Continue reading Leaving the Rat Race Behind
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Solved! The Mystery Call
On the warm evenings of summer 2021 we would go out to collect pesky Cane Toads that were attracted to our dam, and it was then that we started hearing … Continue reading Solved! The Mystery Call
Brush-cutter vs. Coleus
When moving onto a bush block away from suburbia I always thought it would be easy to pick up bush restoration techniques and knowledge as I go. But the actual … Continue reading Brush-cutter vs. Coleus
Bailey’s and Other Cypress Trees of SEQ
Callitris, colloquially known as Australian Cypress or Cypress Pine, although a conifer, is not actually a pine tree but is a member of the Cupressaceae family. There are 15 species … Continue reading Bailey’s and Other Cypress Trees of SEQ
Rainforest Identification Resources
The Red Book and Green Books have long histories, dating back to 1979 and 1980 respectively. The current format of the Red Book was first released in 2006 with the … Continue reading Rainforest Identification Resources
Dictionary of Botanical Names
People develop an interest in native plants for many different reasons. The origins of nomenclature can draw one into the world of early explorers, the colonial mindset and botanical intricacies … Continue reading Dictionary of Botanical Names
Mangroves to Mountains (Third Edition)
Representing decades of research and extensive field trips by the authors, Mangroves to Mountains remains the cornerstone to native plant identification in SEQ. Covering 2450 species of plants shown with … Continue reading Mangroves to Mountains (Third Edition)
Orchids of SEQ
Last summer, La Niña’s wet weather brought with it both floods and a recharge for our catchments and forests resulting in beautiful displays of flowering orchids throughout SEQ. Australia has … Continue reading Orchids of SEQ
How birds keep their feathers healthy
Like humans, birds spend a lot of time looking after themselves. Feathers are like a bird’s hair, clothes and make up all in one package. So it’s not surprising birds … Continue reading How birds keep their feathers healthy
Fishbone Fern: a pioneer species?
Like many lovers of the Australian bush, when I moved on to my 2.5 hectare property in December 1998, I tried to eradicate anything that wasn’t native. “Away with the … Continue reading Fishbone Fern: a pioneer species?