Cockspur Thorn
Why on Earth would anyone write about the prickly monster that is cockspur?” I hear you say. “Surely it’s not native, is it?” Well actually it is, and not only … Continue reading Cockspur Thorn
Foam Bark Gully Birdwing Corridor
From a young age, I had a good knowledge of NSW wildflowers. After moving to Brisbane in 1967, Vernon and I developed an interest in butterflies and native plants. This … Continue reading Foam Bark Gully Birdwing Corridor
Pepper Vine: an important food source
The native Pepper Vine (Piper hederaceum var. hederaceum) grows in the rainforests of eastern Australia from the south coast of NSW to North Queensland and is relatively common in Southeast … Continue reading Pepper Vine: an important food source
Property Profile: From Bog to Biodiversity
“It helped a lot to have a vision of the anticipated outcome.” My property, “Mt. Marysmokes” had a recently excavated dam in a minor watercourse when I purchased it in … Continue reading Property Profile: From Bog to Biodiversity
Passion Vines of SEQ
Back in the January 2007 Land for Wildlife newsletter, Gold Coast Land for Wildlife Officer Darryl Larsen wrote an article outlining the differences between the various passion vine species of … Continue reading Passion Vines of SEQ
Spiders and the Web of Life
What good are spiders? Are they of any ‘use’ on my block? How do I encourage more of them? Maybe these questions are at the top of your list, maybe … Continue reading Spiders and the Web of Life
Winter Orchids
Header: White Fingers, King Greenhoods and Pixie Caps are in flower now. Photos by Maree Manby (left) and Deborah Metters. I gained a love of orchids from my elders who … Continue reading Winter Orchids