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25.01.2022 Allocasuarina littoralis ......... Black She-oak Great wind break tree to about 10m, This one in my garden is about four years old. Frost tolerant, can handle dryer conditions, seed cones are food for the Black Cockatoo...didn't believe it till the other day when two of them were munching away in my tree.! Have 27 of these, all good size, as shown in photo

24.01.2022 Grevillea caleyi x bronze rambler........ This Grevillea has done well in my Yass garden. You may notice from the photos that it has some characteristics of its parents. This plant is about three and a half years old now and every year it has handled the frost well, showing no signs of tip burning at all. It started flowering about a week ago to the delight of the Eastern Spine bills and Wattle Birds.... It has grown to about 1m high and spread 2 to 3m. This year I managed to strike a couple of cuttings, which I have just potted on. See more

24.01.2022 Grevillea iaspicula........... common name.........Wee Jasper Grevillea The species name derives from iaspis, Latin for Jasper and ul which is Latin for small Grevillea iaspicula (Wee Jasper Grevillea) was only named in 1986, though it was first collected in 1966. ... It is only found naturally at six sites around the Lake Burrinjuck and Wee Jasper areas. In total there are only about 100 mature plants left in the wild, making it one of Australia’s rarest plants. It is listed as endangered under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Commonwealth). The species is endangered due to the heavy grazing of sheep and goats. Most of the remaining plants are in found in rocky areas that have been inaccessible to grazing. The Wee Jasper Grevillea, is a medium shrub with light green leaves and large clusters of cream and pink flowers that characterise this hardy Grevillea. In cultivation plants usually carry flowers for many months. Honeyeaters flock to the blooms. This one in my garden in Yass is about 1.5 m and about 4 years old, from a cutting.This one has had only a light trim but I will do another cut back after the flowers have finished and also do some more cuttings. Grevillea iaspicula naturally occurs on limestone and can be grown in stony, heavy well draining soils. This species is frost and lime tolerant and likes growing in dry, shady to sunny areas. As with all grevilleas, G. iaspicula has proteoid roots and therefore need low phosphorus fertilizers. See more

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23.01.2022 CALLISTEMON PEARSONII....................... "Rocky Rambler" Callistemon ‘Rocky Rambler’ is a dwarf form of Callistemon pearsonii, growing to around half a metre high and wide. It flowers prolifically with bright red brushes, attractively gold tipped, and attracts birds and butterflies. An easy care plant, just a quick tip prune once or twice a year is all it needs to encourage a more dense habit and to tidy up old flowers. Likes sun to part shade and adapts to most soils. Tolerates dry spells and frost. The ground covering dense habit gives shelter to small wildlife such as lizards. Has been quite hardy here in my Yass garden.

23.01.2022 Grevillea jephcottii.............................(pronounced jeff-cot-ee-eye) common names..Green Grevillea, Jephcotts Grevillea, Pine Mountain Grevillea G. jephcottii is a dense and elegant upright shrub between 1-3m tall and 1-2 m wide, mine in Yass from a tube stock, is now about 3 years old and would be about 1m high and 1.5 m wide. I have not pruned this plant, but most likely could use a trim after the flowers have finished.... It is a rare species, with its distribution confined to several small areas between Walwa and Corryong, in the Burrowa-Pine Mountains National Parks or North Eastern Victoria and its adjacent border with N.S.W. Hot dry summers and cool wet winters are characteristic of the area with average rainfall between 700-800 mm where it is found at altitudes of about 550-650 m. The species has been in cultivation for a number of years and has proved to be very hardy and highly adaptable, succeeding in various conditions from cold-wet conditions to warm-dry and has been particularly hardy against drought and I have found it very frost tolerant here in Yass The plant likes well-drained areas and can grow in partial shade or full sun. Once established the only maintenance generally needed is light tip pruning to keep it bushy, verdant and blooming plentifully. Grevillea jephcottii would be a good addition to any garden and you may even have your neighbours green with envy, after all how many people can say they have rare Grevillea, that is only found on the top of a remote Victorian mountain growing next to the shed !!

21.01.2022 Orthrosanthus multiflorus ................ Common name.... Morning Iris or Morning Flag Iris I have grown these from seed but I think you can just divide them if you want more around the place.... I have a few of these flowering in my garden at the moment, only one planted originally the others have just popped up from seed. It appears to just stay in one clump, much like Kangaroo Paw, doesn't shoot off like some of the Dianellas do. They will grow in full sun to part shade. They flower spring-summer. The blue flowers only last a day each but more open each day. It appears to be quite hardy here in Yass, mine has been in the garden for a number of years now. It occurs naturally in Sth Aust, Victoria and other parts of the east coast. See more

20.01.2022 Banksia petiolaris.................. Trip around the garden today resulted in a surprise that my Banksia petiolaris is starting to flower for the first time. This is a prostrate Banksia and I have it in a well drain area and at this stage looks like it like the place. I think the frost has burnt the leaves a bit as it is in an open area without any top cover. I'll keep an eye on it and take more photos as the flowers develop.

19.01.2022 Acacia cultriformis.......................... Common name.......Knife-leaf Wattle Derivation of Name: Acacia; from Greek acis, a thorn.... cultriformis; from Latin culter, a knife and the suffix formis, in the form of, referring to the knife-like shape of the phyllodes Generally erect shrub to 2.5 m high by 2 m across with grey, triangular-shaped phyllodes. Bears golden ball-shaped flowers in spring. The plant is suited to a wide range of soil types provided they are reasonably well drained. A position in full sun or light shade is suitable and the species is frost hardy (will tolerate frosts to -7 C ) This one in the photo I grew from seed collected in Murrumbateman so is about 3.5 yrs old from seed and has never been pruned Acacia cultriformis occurs on the western slopes of NSW extending into southern Queensland.

19.01.2022 EREMOPHILA GLABRA..ssp tomentosa (Murchison River form)........... I took some more photos of this plant the other day. Have posted some photos before last year, and I'm happy to report it is still going well. The biggest problem to date has been the large wattle birds landing on it and breaking bits of it as they feed on the flowers. The smaller honey eaters love it too. Once again it has handled the frost well and has a flower most of the time, but is getting more now that it's warming up. was I particularly like the colour contrast of the grey-green leaves and the deep red flowers. They usually grow to about 1.5mH x 1.5mw. I have been able strike a few cuttings from this of this over winter.

19.01.2022 Correa 'Marian's Marvel'................... Correa 'Marian's Marvel' is a cross between C. reflexa and C. backhousiana. It arose in the garden of Marion Beek of Naracoorte, South Australia I have about three growing here in Yass and they have been very hardy and don't take much looking after. I have them growing in a couple of different positions, one in full sun and others in part shade with damp feet. It is adaptable to most soils. The cultivar is frost hardy, though will ...require supplementary watering during extended dry periods. The flowers are two-colour bells from March to September the birds love those bells! Grows between 1m to 2m usually but you can prune. See more

17.01.2022 Podolepis jaceoides...................... common name..Showy Copper-wire Daisy Podolepis jaceoides, the Showy Copper Wire Daisy, is an herbaceous plant with a perennial rootstock. Few or many stems arise from the rootstock annually and reach a height of about 50 centimetres. The number is probably dependent on weather conditions.... Young stems are hairy. The ground level leaves are numerous, up to 20 centimetres long and persistent. Stem leaves are small, lanceolate, stem-clasping and hairy beneath. Daisy-like flower heads are at least three centimetres across, bright yellow and appear between October and February. Flower heads are very conspicuous and may be likened to dandelion flowers on steroids. Podolepis jaceoides is widely distributed over eastern and south-eastern Australia and is found in woodland, mallee and grasslands on heavy clay to sandy soils. The species is not widely cultivated but would be a colourful addition to cottage gardens, path borders, containers and floral bedding displays. I have grown these from seed in Yass over a few years now. I was surprised to see that the small plants went through the frosty condition without any burning at all. I will collect the seed again from these plants, so if anyone wants it they can let me know.

16.01.2022 EREMOPHILA LUCIDA.............sometimes called the shining poverty bush Name meaning shining, referring to the leaves This Eremophila has done well here in Yass. The onl;y effect I have seen from frost is that the leaves change colour slightly but no burning appears to occur. I have found them to be fairly quick growing and strike well from cuttings. There are some cream/yellow flowering forms around but I only have this pink one.... These photos were taken yesterday and as you can see there is quite a few flowers on the plant, although spring - summer is suppose to be it's peak flowering time. I have found the honey eaters don't complain about the flowers being around all year. Coming from south west Western Australia it is drought tolerant although a water during dry times usually encourages a burst of flowering. They say that bees can be attracted to it and cause damage as they collect the sticky resin called propolis from the buds which they use in the building of their hives, but I have not seen this occur on my plants. See more

15.01.2022 Banksia integrifolia ............Coast Banksia B. integrifolia was first collected at Botany Bay on 29 April 1770, by Sir Joseph Banks and Dr Daniel Solander, naturalists on the Endeavour during Lieutenant (later Captain) James Cook's first voyage One of the most widely distributed Banksia species, it occurs between Victoria and Central Queensland in a broad range of habitats, from coastal dunes to mountains. Usually a medium tree but quite variable, used for erosion control ...it is frost and wind tolerant, and used for cut flowers. Yellow flowers autumn-spring. Interesting foliage and seed pods. This one has done well here in Yass and is about 4 years old now. Attracts many birds, from the honey eaters to the insect eaters. Photos taken today show the many stages of the flower development See more

13.01.2022 We hosted the South Australian branch of the Eremophila Study Group last Saturday. See the photo of some of the Eremophilas species highlighted. Members swappe...d various species for grafting and cuttings, so we hope to have an improved garden display for next year. Dr Susan Semple described current research into eremophila's which have been shown to have anti Diabetic, anti bacterial and anti inflammatory activity. Members left happy and have agreed to meet at Kadina next april. The last photo is of the two guest speakers, Dr Semple and Ken Warnes who founded the eremophila study group in 1972 See more

13.01.2022 Eremophila bignoniifora x Eremophila polyclada............................... Common name ........"Big Poly" Large spreading shrub up to 3-5m high by 4m wide, but it can handle hard pruning if required.... It is tolerant of frost and is drought tolerant also. Can be used as a windbreak or screen for an undesirable view. Fairly quick growing, very floriferous and can handle the heavier soils of Yass. In the wild it often grows on clay flats, which are occasionally flooded. Will grow in full sun or filtered shade. These photos taken today at Yass. The flower is quite large 40 to near 50mm across See more

12.01.2022 Ammobium craspedioides..................... Common name......Yass Daisy I hope to be able to collect some seed this season so that I can make it available to others to propagate. These photos were taken about a week ago, mostly on private land, but I think its a plant that the locals of Yass should be growing.... The Yass Daisy is a rosette-forming perennial. Leaves are spoon-shaped, to 12 cm long and 17 mm wide, hairy on top and white and woolly underneath. The spring flowerheads are hemispherical buttons, to 20 mm wide, and surrounded at the base by papery leaf-like structures (bracts). The solitary flowerheads are borne on unbranched stems to 60 cm tall; the stems are sparsely leafed, and edged with narrow "wings". Rosettes die off after fruiting. Found from near Crookwell on the Southern Tablelands to near Wagga Wagga on the South Western Slopes. Most populations are in the Yass region. See more

12.01.2022 In my normal life before covid 19 ...I would normally be volunteering at the Seedbank, hopefully we can get back to some normallity in the near future..................................................................https://hercanberra.com.au//a-peek-inside-canberras-hidde/

12.01.2022 Melaleuca wilsonii..................... Common name...Wilson's honey-myrtle Distribution: South-east of South Australia and north-west Victoria in dry, sandy soils.... Derivation of Name: Melaleuca...from Greek melas; black and leukos; white, referring to black marks on the white trunks of some species due to fire wilsonii... After Charles Wilson, possibly a friend of Ferdinand Mueller (who named the species). Melaleuca wilsonii is one of the most attractive members of the genus and is often cultivated in drier climates, similar to that of its natural habitat. Bees crowd the plant when it is in flower. The species is exceptionally good for cut flowers. Even long sprays last for at least two weeks indoors. Propagation is easy from seed or cuttings. At planting time an open or semi-shaded position may be selected, after which little care is needed apart from watering during dry periods to avoid bare wood. Pruning is not necessary other than to control a desired shape and the shrub is generally free from diseases and pests Melaleucas are adaptable in the home garden and may often thrive in a constantly damp or badly drained situation in which it is difficult to find a suitable plant to grow. They are closely related to the Leptospermums (Tea Trees), and range in forms from small shrubs to large trees I have grown mine from seed and have about four in my Yass garden, all just starting to come into flower. Mine are only about a metre high and I did trim them last year to try and keep them compact. The flowers all appear on the old wood so you will not miss out by pruning. They will most likely only get to about 1.5 to 2m high. I have grown these on previous properties and it was not uncommon to have honey eaters nesting in them.

11.01.2022 Good turn up today.....hope people learnt a few things, but there is always more to learn about propagating.....be careful this propagation of Australian Native Plants can be addictive.......happy to answer questions and assist

11.01.2022 Eremophila maculata............ Common name Spotted emu bush. Derivation of Name: Eremophila...from Greek, eremos, desert and phileo, to love, ie "desert loving", referring to the habitat of many of the species.... maculata....spotted, a reference to the spotted markings inside the flower. I have a number of maculatas growing here in Yass and have proved to be a hardy plant. This one in the photos is now about 3 years old from a cutting. As you can see the flowers are coming thick and fast and attract the honey eaters. Very drought hardy as they originate from inland Australia and the frost does not appear to worry them. They can take heavy pruning if required which makes a compact bush. This one has only been lightly pruned once about a year ago. I have a few different colour maculatas growing, from purple through to light pinks to a yellow variety. They strike fairly easily from cuttings in the warmer months. You can contact me if you wish to try some cuttings, plus I do have some plants in pots.

10.01.2022 HAKEA DECURRENS.............. I have a couple of these in my Yass garden which I grew from seed. Hakea decurrens is a semi-prostrate to erect bush of about 2m, this one is now about a metre high, about 4 years from seed.... It is sweetly perfumed with multi-hued pink flowers There is a white flowering form as well as the pink flowering form. Both the ones I have planted have the pink flowers as in the photos. Great screen plant that provides excellent nesting and feeding habitat for many small native birds. Low maintenance, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant, frost resistant and will handle most soils. Attracts Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects See more

10.01.2022 Grevillea wilkinsonii............................ common name..Tumut grevillea G.wilkinsonii was first discovered in 1991 along the banks of the Goobarragandra River near Tumut in NSW. It is a shrub 1.5 to 2 metres high x 2 metres wide.... Listed as Endangered under the EPBC Act* (ie. facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future I have had this Grevillea growing in my Yass garden for about 3 yrs now and this year is the best I have seen for flowers. Coming from the Tumut area as you can guess it can handle frost. See more

10.01.2022 Have this growing here in Yass...so far doing well.......

07.01.2022 Eremophila mackinlayi............. Emu bush named after John Mackinlay a 19th Century explorer I have a couple of these growing in my garden for the past few years. They will only get to about a metre in height and they do get a little burnt by the frost here in Yass, but mine are in the open with no overhead cover.... Being an Eremophila it is drought tolerant, but a water during the summer months will usually stimulate a flush of flowers. It is best to find a position which has some air flow, especially during the winter months as with most of the "hairy" leaf Eremophilas, it can get some die back from fungal disease. See more

06.01.2022 Phebalium squamulosum.............. Common Name: Forest phebalium A quick trip around the garden today in the nice sun I found my Phebalium was starting to flower. Its only just over about half a metre high (I have two of them) from tube stock 12 mths ago. ... Phebalium squamulosum is widespread along the east coast of Australia growing from coast to mountains. Open forests and woodlands of south-east and north-east Queensland, eastern New South Wales and eastern Victoria Phebalium squamulosum is a variable species containing a number of forms and 10 subspecies P.squamulosum is the most commonly cultivated member of the genus and a number of forms have proven reliable under garden conditions in temperate and sub-tropical climates, especially subsp. argenteum with it's silvery-green foliage. They perform best in a well drained, slightly sheltered position (but not dense shade) and will usually tolerate dryness once established See more

04.01.2022 Acacia boormanii......Snowy River Wattle Acacia boormanii is a shrub or small tree to about 4.5 metres high with smooth, grey bark. Like most members of the genus, the mature plant does not have true leaves but has leaf-like flattened stems called phyllodes. In A.boormanii the phyllodes are linear in shape from 30-60 mm long by about 2 mm wide and greyish-green in colour. The bright yellow flower clusters are globular in shape and are produced in the leaf axils in late winter to spring. The flowers have a pleasant scent.

03.01.2022 Callistemon citrinus.........bottle-brush Have about 20 of these, hardy, can handle soggy ground if required, grow to about 5 to 6m, but can be pruned heavy if required

02.01.2022 Have just propagated this one, original plant has handled the winter well here in Yass

02.01.2022 Allocasuarina littoralis Black She-oak Thought I would mention this small tree which I quite like for it's foliage. No bright flowers etc etc but has grown well here in Yass. Will grow to about 10m + or - but I like the look of the leaves / foliage on this plant. The plants I have here have been good to the frost and have grow quite quickly. (this one is about 4 years old)... A tough and fast growing medium sized tree, suitable for both coastal and inland areas. It has fine soft needles which make a lovely sighing noise in winds. An excellent choice for roadside plantings and for parks and farms, very good for windbreaks and shelterbelts, and is nitrogen fixing. It is dioecious (male and female plants), males have showy red flowers in spring. It naturally occurs in eastern states from the very top of Queensland down to Tasmania. Tolerates frost down to -5, good for a wide range of soil types but does not like soggy soils. I have a number of these that I have grown from seed in 150mm pots and are about half a metre high. Too many for my projects so if someone wants them you can have them for $5 each

01.01.2022 HELP.........hobby got out of control and need to get some space back. All sorts of natives plants for sale,Allocasuarina littoralis (She-oaks, food for black cockatoos) Hakeas, Dianellas, Banksia Eremophilas, (emu bushes) Callitris (Native pines), everlastings, etc etc. Have most growing in my own garden. Larger pots (140 diam) $6 if you promise to bring empty pots back Smaller pots (70mm diam) $3 Home most days mobile 0408 708 471 or just call in 30 Perry st,