An Eremophila For Every Garden
The speaker on 25 November at the meeting of the Parramatta and Hills Group of the Australian Plants Society will be Lyndal Thorburn, and she will be speaking about “An Eremophila for every garden”. Although Eremophilas (Umu Bushes) grow naturally in the dryer parts of Australia, they can make stunning additions to your garden. Lyndal […]
Bromeliad Society of Australia Celebrates Its 60th
At the next meeting on Saturday, 14th October the Bromeliad Society of Australia will celebrate its sixtieth birthday at the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground, Castle Hill with Bromeliad sales to the public from 10am with the meeting commencing at 12 noon. The inaugural meeting took place in 1962, 36 people attended and a decision […]
Hidden in the Hills: Bird Identification
When walking through bushland reserves it is possible to encounter many birds as they search for food either on the ground, through the undergrowth or in the treetops. Larger birds, because they are more easily seen appear to be fairly common. However, it can be the smaller birds which tend to captivate a bird watching […]
Langlands Landscape Supplies: Spring Is Here
At Langlands Landscape Supplies, Well as much as I don’t like the cold it has been a cracking winter for weather. Cold nights by the warm fire with only our best quality firewood makes it so enjoyable. We have had many stunning sunny days which makes winter so much more bearable. The gardens have really […]
Hidden In The Hills – Terrestrial Orchids
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Endangered Regent Honeyeater
The Australian Plant Society-Parramatta/Hills Branch is pleased to announce their informative lecture on the Endangered Regent Honeyeater. The regent honeyeater (Anthochaera phrygia) is a critically endangered bird endemic to southeastern Australia. It is commonly considered a flagship species within its range, with the efforts going into its conservation having positive effects on many other […]
Hidden in the Hills: Rock Formations
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Dural And Hills District Garden Club Turns 21
Dural and Hills District Garden Club members and guests celebrated their 21st year at their recent May meeting. It was a fun night with lots of delicious food and great company. They also had an opportunity to view a documentary on the history of Warragamba Dam. The meetings are held on the first Wednesday of […]
Hidden in the Hills Forest Grass Tree
Probably by now the Forest Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea media) has reached the end of its August to March flowering period. One day recently whilst walking along part of the Murri-Yanna Track beside Darling Mills Creek, a group of this unusual plant was growing on the nearby steep slope adjacent to the track. Its typical habitat […]
Bromeliad Autumn Show
If you’re looking for a spectacular Alcantarea for a large display pot, a delightful tiny Tillandsia for a small courtyard or anything Bromeliad in between, you need to visit the Bromeliad Autumn Show. The Bromeliad Autumn Show will be held at the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground on Saturday, 20 May between 9-4pm and Sunday, […]
