Hidden In The Hills: Mountain Devil
by Lachlan Turner Sometimes referred to as “Honey Flower”, the Mountain Devil (Lambertia Formosa), gained its more common name from the shape of the seed pod which is said to resemble the head of a “devil”. This common name gained popularity due to the seed pod being incorporated into a tourist souveneir in the form […]
Bromeliad Plants Take Center Stage at Castle Hill Autumn Show
The Bromeliad Autumn Show will bring together Australia’s bromeliad community at the Federation Pavilion in Castle Hill Showground on Saturday, 2nd May, from 9 am to 4 pm, and Sunday, 3rd May, from 10 am to 3 pm. Explore a variety of bromeliad plants and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Running across the first weekend of May, the […]
African Violets: Ideal Indoor Plants for All
Galston District Garden Club welcomed members and visitors to its March meeting with guest speaker David Fripp, who delivered an informative presentation on African violets as ideal indoor plants. The discussion highlighted the growing popularity of these compact, flowering plants, particularly suited to apartment living and low-maintenance indoor gardening. African violets are increasingly regarded as […]
Hidden in the Hills – Insects
by Lachlan Turner The variety of insects that can be found in a bushland environment is quite amazing. However, it does take a considerably sharp eye, coupled with much patience to be able to get close enough to many of them – the larger ones in particular. Most visible insects do not stay very long […]
Bromeliad Society Meeting: Plant Sales and Presentations
The Bromeliad Society of Australia will hold a meeting at the Federation Pavilion at Castle Hill Showground on Saturday, 21 March. The event opens to the public at 10 am with plant sales, followed by the formal meeting at 11.30 am. Enthusiasts can explore the unique diversity of bromeliads, celebrated for their unusual forms, textures, […]