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Richmond Birdwing Vine and Butterfly
Seeing Richmond Birdwing butterflies lay eggs and caterpillars thrive in their natural habitat brings the tangible results of our conservation efforts to life.
Giant Barred Frog in Maleny
Earlier this month we were treated to the amazing discovery of Giant Barred Frogs Mixophyes iteratus, right here on the banks of the Obi in Maleny.
Native or Indigenous?
We prioritize reintroducing SEQLD Indigenous plants to gardens while also offering cultivar and Australian native plants. Our passion for local-native flora ensures a diverse selection catering to curious gardeners' desires to grow plants from both local and broader Australian landscapes.
A Bit Wild
f the extent of your interest in gardening is the perfect lawn and an immaculately pruned hedge (probably Mock Orange), then this article is probably not for you. That said, I aim for inclusiveness in my approach so bear with me and we’ll see if we can’t find some common ground and if not then hopefully some light entertainment.
How to Save the Rainforest and While Enjoying a Cuppa!
We can make a real difference to the preservation of our local rainforests and all of the animals that call them home while reclining in the comfort of your favourite chair on your back verandah with a cuppa and a good book!
A Serious Threat to Our Fauna
What is the most under-rated threat to Australia’s native wildlife? Sure, we know about foxes, cats, wild dogs, weeds, habitat fragmentation and even climate change … the list goes on and on, but a serious threat that we don’t consider for the significant threat that it is, is ourselves in a vehicle!
Go Wild (in your garden)!
We’re inspired and in awe of areas of natural beauty, we enjoy watching other animals, we enjoy growing things, gardening & bushwalking. All these things make us happier, healthier and intrinsically content.
Not all small furry creatures are rats! Don't poison the wildlife.
Small furry creatures with sharp teeth, claws and beady little eyes get a lot of bad press in our culture, thanks to the feral rats that have followed us across the planet. However, we also have many native rodents and other small furry creatures that play important roles in our ecosystems.
Resources
It all begins with an idea.Planting is an investment in rare plants and our time. Protect your efforts with tree guards from Forest Heart, offering green-Pod enviro guards, Fibre Mulch Mats, and local native plants.