Hidden in the Hills: What Do You Know About Your Bushland
By Lachlan Turner Readers of my Hidden In The Hills columns each month have been introduced to many aspects of the diversity found in the local Hills District bushland areas. Over recent years I have written a selection of short publications relating to environmental sustainability, organic gardening practices and general bushland knowledge. Some of these […]
Bromeliad Society of Australia offers Unique Christmas gift ideas and Memberships
Looking for inspiration for a Christmas gift that’s a little more vibrant than the usual summer staples? The Bromeliad Society of Australia is inviting locals to drop by its upcoming meeting at the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground, on Saturday, 13 December, between 9.30 am and 11 am, where members will showcase an impressive selection […]
Making Beautiful Bromeliad Videos
Garden enthusiasts will have the chance to admire and purchase stunning bromeliad plants at the upcoming Bromeliad Society of Australia (BSA) meeting, set to take place at the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground, on Saturday, 8 November. Public sales open at 10 am, with the formal meeting commencing at 12 noon. Spring is the perfect season to add exquisite […]
Bromeliad Society of Australia: Mark Belot Alcantarea Passion
The Bromeliad Society of Australia (BSA) is set to host an engaging meeting this month, featuring a presentation focused on Bromeliad Care from one of its expert members. The event, which includes a plant sale open to the public, will take place at the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground, Castle Hill, on Saturday, September 13th. The public sales will […]
Amazing Greys
When we think of our bush, we imagine expanses of green, lots of different greens. However some Australian native plants have grey leaves. Flannel flowers, quite commonly seen in the bush in our area, have soft grey leaves. As you travel into the dry interior of Australia grey foliage becomes more common. It is an […]
Bromeliads in a Tropical Garden – Edwina Wain
The Bromeliad Society of Australia Inc will hold their next meeting at the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground on Saturday, 14th June with plant sales to the public from 10am and the meeting commencing at 12noon. Our guest speaker is Edwina Wain, who will be talking about “Growing Bromeliads in her Tropical garden”. Edwina will […]
We Could be Better Than This…
In rural areas Australia wide, Landcare is held in high regard. That’s why being a member of our local group Still Creek Landcare makes me feel good. For a small group, we have achieved lots, like running training courses for residents, articles in the local paper to help landowners, given free native plants to landowners who have […]
Hidden in the Hills: Bizarre Shaped Trees
Bizarre Trees Shape the Unique Character of Our Hills Bushland By Lachlan Turner It can be said with confidence that trees are the most common feature of our bushland. Without trees, which present themselves in all shapes, colour and sizes, much of the character of the bush would not be as diverse. Throughout our local […]
Bromeliad Society of Australia: Guest Speaker Robyn Bible, Australian Geranium Society
The Bromeliad Society of Australia Inc will hold their next meeting at the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground on Saturday, 10th May with plant sales to the public from 10am and the meeting commencing at 12noon. Guest speaker will be Robyn Bible, from the Australian Geranium Society and she will speak about the different varieties […]
Hidden in the Hills: Growing Food for Wildlife Project
By Lachlan Turner The Growing Food for Wildlife Project began when local wildlife carers approached The Hills Shire Council and asked if they may have some land where they could plant specific native species to grow for the special food needs of rescued wildlife whilst in the care of local wildlife rescue groups. The Community Environment Centre […]