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25.01.2022 Christmas Bells light up heathland "Striking red and yellow Christmas bell flowers are blooming in abundance in northern New South Wales, creating an eye-catching display among coastal heathland."

25.01.2022 Native grains commercially viable "Ancient native grains, or 'dhunbarbila', could kick off a new industry in north-west New South Wales after a year-long study by the University of Sydney found them to be commercially viable. The study, in conjunction with local Indigenous groups and farmers around Narrabri, Moree and Walgett, examined 15 native grain crops, found in grassland and open woodland ecosystems."

22.01.2022 Cauliflower Hakea "Hakea corymbosa is one of the prickly hakeas, of which there are quite a few. It is widespread across the southern part of the south-west of Western Australia, if that makes sense. For those of you who know the region, 'Mount Caroline south to Wagin and Denmark, and east to Israelite Bay'. It's not uncommon."

20.01.2022 Wollemi Pine Translocation "Establishing a new population of Wollemi Pines at a new location had been an aim of the Wollemi Pine Recovery Team for a long time. Why? The four sites with Wollemi Pines are all in the same catchment in the Blue Mountains, and so the risk of losing the entire wild population of Wollemi Pines in a single catastrophic event, like a fire, is high." https://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au//Protecting-the-critically-e

18.01.2022 A gin for bushfire recovery "After beginning the year with a devastating bushfire season, then following it up with a global pandemic that rid the area of tourism, the Blue Mountains, it's fair to say, has has a tough 12 months. In response, Mount Tomah's Blue Mountains Botanic Garden has turned to an unlikely partner on its road towards bushfire recovery: gin. In collaboration with Sydney-based gin brand Grown Spirits, the Botanic Garden has released the Blue Mountains Grown Gin in a limited run of just 1000 bottles. All profits from the gin go to supporting the garden's horticultural and scientific staff in their efforts to restore hundreds of specimens and areas of the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden destroyed in the bushfires earlier this year."

18.01.2022 Silky Oak Season "Of all the grevillias, the silky oak is the one that catches my eye. It’s the largest and tallest of the species, reaching up to 30 metres. They’re now blooming along the east coast and in some inland places like huge orange light bulbs dominating the skyline."

17.01.2022 National Arboretum 'future-proofed' "After spending the past eight years focused on just keeping its 100 forests alive through drought, heat and bushfire smoke, the arboretum's managers say the site has received a year's worth of rain in just six months." Due to Facebook's current policy, we can't link directly to this item. However, you can find the link on our website here: http://anpsa.org.au/fbn.html

15.01.2022 What is an indigenous plant? "Indigenous plants are not only native to Australia, but they are plants that occur naturally in your local area. Your local council will be able provide you with information on plants that are indigenous to your area." https://www.sgaonline.org.au/indigenous-plants/

14.01.2022 Native plant guide "Whether it’s a lawn, hedge, well-drained garden bed or a small indoor space, there is a diverse range of stunning native plants to choose from to create a unique Australian oasis at your home."

14.01.2022 Eucalypt of the Year 2021 "Each year on National Eucalypt Day (23 March), Eucalypt Australia announces the Eucalypt of the Year, as decided by the public. Last year the crown went to the vivacious Eucalyptus erythrocorys, otherwise known as Illyarrie, while previous years have seen the River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) and the Snow Gum (Eucalyptus pauciflora) take out the top honours. But which species will win in 2021?"

13.01.2022 The benefits of bushfood gardening "Bushfood gardening is one of our favourite hobbies. It’s great for the environment, great for the kitchen, and great for the mind and body here’s why"

12.01.2022 Understanding of Indigenous cultures using bush foods This is a guide for teachers but the information is of wider interest. "The crises of 2020 bushfires and a pandemic have amplified the possible role native foods, plants and sustainable agriculture could play in how we re-imagine our homes, schools and farms. But how many of us know what native edible plants are in our local environment, where to find them, and when and how to eat them?"

12.01.2022 Dusty paddocks come to life "The once drought-affected plains of the western Riverina have been transformed into a vast sea of native wildflowers after winter rain."

10.01.2022 Taking a short break Best wishes to all for the festive season and thanks for dropping by over the past year. We're taking a break for a few days - resume posting early in the New Year.

10.01.2022 How great is this? A free downloadable booklet of Indigenous plants! Designed for community groups, schools and individuals who want to connect with native ...plants and understand the medicinal, nutritional and technological use of plants (such as traps, nets and weapons) developed over many, many millennia by Australia’s First Peoples. Also includes handy list of resource links providing detailed information on how to make garden beds, plant groupings and tips on choosing plants, where to buy them and how to keep your garden healthy. Download the book here: https://bit.ly/3ewfgjV Credit: Indigenous Plant Use By Zena Cumpston Clean Air and Urban Landscapes Hub National Environmental Science Programme #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

10.01.2022 GRASS TREES EXPERIENCING A BUMPER SEASON IN FAR EAST GIPPSLAND The Far East Gippsland Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea) is having the season of a life time. Hundreds of grass trees are in bloom across post fire land near Cape Conran. Thanks for this incredible picture Frank Flynn!

08.01.2022 An idiot flowers in New York... "Considered by botanists to be a living fossil, this Australian tree has a fascinating history and significant importance in understanding the evolution of flowering plants."

07.01.2022 Age no barrier for enthusiastic orchid lover "When Ray Garstone is on the hunt for orchids, the 89-year-old moves through the bush like a person half his age. The retired Great Southern farmer has looked for orchids since his childhood and been photographing them for 30 years."

05.01.2022 Flowering gums brighten San Francisco streets "July and August in San Francisco is the time when red flowering gums (Corymbia ficifolia) are out in spectacular bloom. Brilliant red or orange, pink or white - the tree’s flowers come in many colors, and the blooms present in large inflorescenses that can often cover most of the tree’s crown. "

04.01.2022 Bruny Island's Jurassic garden "You can't hang out with dinosaurs, but at a unique garden in Tasmania you can wander among the plant species they ate, flew over and trampled underfoot during the Jurassic era."

04.01.2022 Growing a bush food garden in a small space "Christian Hampson, the cofounder of Indigenous social enterprise Yerrabingin, had a handful of bush foods growing in pots at his townhouse in Sydney's inner south when COVID-19 struck - but he and his partner thought they should have more. Nine months later, they have 20 pots across two courtyards. Hampson says, 'One courtyard is shaded while the other has lots of sun, so we can have a variance of species.'"

02.01.2022 A classic of Australian plants publications.

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01.01.2022 Native bush foods to connect with troubled youth "Deep in the dry soil of a country property, an Aboriginal farmer is sowing the seeds for a new opportunity to connect with troubled youth through native bush food cultivation."