Hidden in the Hills – Tree Ferns
BY LACHLAN TURNER The (Lacy) Tree Ferns (Cyathea cooperi) is the more spectacular of these two related species – the other being (Rough) Tree Fern (Cyathea australis). Both prefer a moist, high humidity, well-drained habitat with adequate protection from sunlight, which will ensure the fern’s longevity as a spectacular feature plant. The Lacy Tree […]
Aechmea Orlandiana Bromeliads Jan Townsend’s Presentation
The next meeting of the Bromeliads Society of Australia will be held on Saturday, 14 August at the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground, Showground Road, Castle Hill off Doran Drive. Bromeliad sales at 10am and the meeting commencing at 12noon. Guest speakers will be Jan Townsend, Bonville Bromeliads, Bonville NSW not far from Coffs Harbour. […]
Porter’s Road Fire Trail Walk
CONTRIBUTED BY LACHLAN TURNER To commence this walk it is necessary to first drive to the northern end of Porters Road Kenthurst until a locked gate is reached. Adequate parking is available. Public pedestrian access only is available beyond this point unless authorised. Follow the track that rises slightly along a low ridge in a […]
Parramatta River Red Rump Parrot (PRRRP) Nest Box Project
CONTRIBUTED BY PAUL HENRY The Avicultural Society of New South Wales (ASNSW) Conservation Trust has commenced a project to provide suitable habitat for small parrots, initially Red-rump Parrots, to breed along the Parramatta River. Naming the project the Parramatta River Red-Rump Parrot Project (PRRRP). We are installing nest boxes in parks and reserves. These nest […]
Magnolias
Magnolias will make a spectacular feature in your garden either planted as a single specimen or in a group planting. They are in abundance at the nursery now and there is a wide range of trees to choose from. Late winter is the perfect time to make your selection as the trees will be in […]
Bare Root Season is Here
It is the perfect time to select and plant a deciduous tree in your garden. Deciduous trees are dormant during winter making them easy to transport and plant without any fuss. They will establish a root system over the winter months, which will maximise your spring growth. Also, at this time of year, the nursery […]
The Platypus Hub- Hidden in the Hills
BY LACHLAN TURNER A recent innovation at the Community Environment Centre in Currie Avenue at Annangrove has been the establishment of the “PLATYPUS HUB”. This is an initiative in conjunction with the “Cattai Hills Environment Network”, (CHEN). CHEN is an organisation comprising of local volunteers who are concerned with the preservation of the local Hills […]
A Complete Plant Addiction
The Bromeliad Society of Australia will hold their next meeting at the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground on Saturday, 12 June, with plant sales commencing at 10 am, followed by the meeting at 12noon. The guest speaker will be Mark Massey, Mother Earth Nursery, Kenthurst, and his presentation will include how his career evolved and […]
Firewood Time
LANGLANDS LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES PTY LTD It seems Winter has begun. With cold nights and cooler days – it’s certainly fire time. We have our Premium Hardwood Firewood from the Putty here in stock. Split, dry and ready for pickup and delivery. It’s the best in the area – so our customers say. The hardwood is […]
It is Camellia Time!
If your garden is a little green at the moment and lacking some colour, then it may be an excellent time to select a camellia. They will give you beautiful flowers right throughout autumn, winter and into spring. As far as a hardy plant that has winter flowers, these flowers are hard to beat. these […]
