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Conservation Collective Native Plant Nursery

Locality: Somerville, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 457 001 784

Address: 52 Westernport Highway 3912 Somerville, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.conservationcollective.shop/

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25.01.2022 The sale continues - see below for our $1 tubes - OPEN till 4pm today & 9-3pm Saturdays . Poa morrissi - Velvet Tussock Grass, a dense, hairy, tussock-forming grass up to 30 cm in height, with flowering stems 50-90 cm in height. Tolerates dry soils. Source of seeds and nesting materials for native birds and a food plant for caterpillars. Note: These sale items are available in-store only, not on the online store $1 each +gst Grassland/wildfowers: Poa morrisii - Velvet Tusso...ck Grass Poa sieberiana Grey Tussock-grass Rytidosperma racemosa - Slender Wallaby-grass Wahlenbergia gracilis - Sprawling Bluebell Ephemeral (Around ponds, dams, creek lines): Carex appressa Shrubs/Hedging/Screening: Cassinia aculeata - Common Cassinia Olearia ramulosa Twiggy Daisy-bush Leptospermum continentale Prickly Tea-tree Solanum laciniatum Large Kangaroo Apple #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #localwildflowers #bushfoods #bushfood #growbushfood #australianbushfood #heathland #heathybeauty #heathlandspecies #shop #shoplocal #onlineshop #supportlocalbusiness #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpeninsulamade #onlineshopping #onlinestore #mornington #morningtonpeninsulabeauty

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25.01.2022 Ants perform very important functions in the Australian environment. They are responsible for lots of removal of dead and decaying matter from the forest floor and help keep our bushlands clean. Here you can see some worker ants being protected by another ant which they have fed to grow very large, this ant now acts as security, and also has a role in cracking open larger seeds that the smaller ants cannot access. Native insects need lots of seeds and plant material to eat a...nd to build their homes with. Native grasses (Poa, Themeda, Microlaena etc) provide an abundance of seed and leaves for insects to use. #loveyourhabitat #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #wildflowers #localwildflowers #shop #shoplocal #onlineshop #supportlocalbusiness #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpeninsulamade #onlineshopping #onlinestore #mornington #morningtonpeninsulabeauty See more

25.01.2022 Cynoglossum australe - Australian Hounds-tongue A perennial wildflower, with densely haired leaves. Tall flower stems, up to 1M, display small, slightly fragrant blue to white flowers in spring and summer. Can be cut but when looking scrappy to encourage new growth. The tall stems make it a good selection to grow among your native grasses. Available now on our online store conservationcollective.shop #loveyourhabitat #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #wildflowers #localwildflowers #shop #shoplocal #onlineshop #supportlocalbusiness #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpeninsulamade #onlineshopping #onlinestore #mornington #morningtonpeninsulabeauty

24.01.2022 This guy decided to come in the office and give us some encouragement today

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23.01.2022 Kangaroo Grass, Themeda triandra is probably one of the most widespread of all Australian native grasses. The journals of the early explorers and settlers make frequent reference to this grass. The attractive foliage and seed heads, its adaptability and low maintenance requirement has prompted growing interest in its use from landscape architects. T. triandra occurs on a wide variety of soils from sandy soils to heavy clays. There seems to be little association between abunda...nce of T. triandra and a specific soil type. Our First Peoples collected them in great quantities, to grind and bake into cakes. Bruce Pascoes book the Dark Emu is doing a wonderful job of sharing this knowledge and encouraging use of Wild Australian foods. * Back in stock #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #localwildflowers #bushfoods #bushfood #growbushfood #australianbushfood #bushtucker #heathland #heathybeauty #heathlandspecies #frogpond #frogbog #shop #shoplocal #onlineshop #supportlocalbusiness #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpeninsulamade #onlineshopping #onlinestore #mornington #morningtonpeninsulabeauty See more

22.01.2022 Your ultimate guide to native grasses. Thanks Jarrah Simo https://www.conservationcollective.shop/all-about-grasses

21.01.2022 Rytidosperma geniculatum - Kneed Wallaby-grass A soft, tufted perennial, as it is a small grass it is useful in a native lawn and as part of wildflower garden. Cut back after it has gone to seed to encourage new growth. #loveyourhabitat #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #wildflowers #localwildflowers #shop #shoplocal #onlineshop #supportlocalbusiness #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpeninsulamade #onlineshopping #onlinestore #mornington #morningtonpeninsulabeauty

20.01.2022 Free Koala Tree time again We still have some trees to give away. Open today 9am -3pm https://www.facebook.com/172593936728985/posts/687750485213325/?d=n

20.01.2022 Did you know Australian Magpies are said to be able to remember a face for years. You can actually make friends with your local magpies and theyll never swoop you! You can also tell if a magpie is a male or female by the colour of its back, female magpies have a much more grey back whereas males have a vibrant white back. Magpies love to forage for insects and worms so supplying them with lot of flowering species like Brachyscombe multifida is sure to help them out with find...ing food. #australianmagpie #wildlife #wildlifephotgraphy #nature #loveyourhabitat #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #shop #shoplocal #onlineshop #supportlocalbusiness #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpeninsulamade #onlineshopping #onlinestore #mornington #morningtonpeninsulabeauty #bird #birds #birdlife #birdlifeaustralia #birdphotography #birdphotographyaustralia #abcmyphoto See more

19.01.2022 Coronidium scorpioides - Button Everlasting A woolly perennial herb spreading by underground stems to form a dense mat. Flowers in flat yellow flower heads 15-30mm in diameter, with papery petals. well drained soils, full sun to semi shade. Plenty of this wonderful wildflower and many other available. #loveyourhabitat #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #wildflowers #localwildflowers#shop #shoplocal #onlineshop #supportlocalbusiness #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpeninsulamade #onlineshopping #onlinestore #mornington #morningtonpeninsulabeauty #morningtonpeninsulawildflowers

19.01.2022 Stylidium ameria - Thrift-leaved Trigger-plant A fascinating and stunning wildflower, an attractive tufted perennial in it's self, but truly comes to life in spring with tall flower spikes covered in small pink-purple flowers. S. ameria like moist well drained soil and will establish under Eucalypts. Great planted in a rockery or in drifts. Also can be grown as a container plant. #loveyourhabitat #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #wildflowers #localwildflowers#shop #shoplocal #onlineshop #supportlocalbusiness #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpeninsulamade #onlineshopping #onlinestore #mornington #morningtonpeninsulabeauty

18.01.2022 Brachyscome multifida - Cut-leaf Daisy A fast growing, low maintenance perennial forming a lush and decorative ground cover, or as a boarder when cluster planted. Flowering profusely with pale mauve, pink, or white flowers. Will flower for most of the year, peaking in spring and summer. Can be cut back to encourage new growth. Prefers moist clay soils, but will tolerate dry once established, and will growing in full sun to full shade. Frost tolerant. Available now on our on...line store conservationcollective.shop #loveyourhabitat #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #wildflowers #localwildflowers #shop #shoplocal #onlineshop #supportlocalbusiness #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpeninsulamade #onlineshopping #onlinestore #mornington #morningtonpeninsulabeauty See more

18.01.2022 Kennedia prostrata - Running Postman. An open trailing matting groundcover. Three bluish green leaves, flowering in scarlet pea flowers with a yellow center from Aug-Dec. Followed with downy cylindrical seed pods. K.prostrata is drought tolerant once established, and will recolonize after a fire. Traditional owners would suck the flowers a source of nectar and the trailing stems were used as twine or string. The leaves were also commonly used to make a tea. Makes a great hanging container plant also. in stock now #loveyourhabitat #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #wildflowers #localwildflowers #bushfoods #bushfood #bushfoodsofaustralia #growbushfood #australianbushfood #bushtucker

17.01.2022 Although this genus of grass only has one species (Microlaena stipoides), it should not be overlooked. Weeping grass provides masses of high nutrient seeds which are an invaluable resource for seed eating birds, such as corellas, for example. It is characterised by the way that its seeds weep when they are fully grown, it is a very common native grass in Victoria and chances are, you have probably seen it out and about. Weeping grass (Microlaena stipoides) and any of the wall...aby grasses (Rytidosperma spp.) are a perfect substitute for a European lawn. These grasses tend to stay green longer throughout the year than traditional European lawns such as buffalo grass. Another benefit is that they do not need to be watered or fertilised once established, making them a much more sustainable lawn option than their European counterparts. Microleana is also a caterpillar food plant for the Ringed Xenica, Common Brown and White Grassdart #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #localwildflowers #bushfoods #bushfood #growbushfood #australianbushfood #bushtucker #heathland #heathybeauty #heathlandspecies #frogpond #frogbog #shop #shoplocal #onlineshop #supportlocalbusiness #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpeninsulamade #onlineshopping #onlinestore #mornington #morningtonpeninsulabeauty See more

16.01.2022 Myoporum parvifolium - Creeping Boobialla Forms a dense groundcover with spreading branches layering to form a thick carpet. Displaying masses of small white star shaped flowers with pale purple spots inside the flower. Will tolerate a wide range of soil types and conditions, particularly useful in a sandy coastal situation. Will grow in full sun to part shade. Great shelter for a lizard garden. Now available on our online store conservationcollective.shop #loveyourhabitat #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #wildflowers #localwildflowers #shop #shoplocal #onlineshop #supportlocalbusiness #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpeninsulamade #onlineshopping #onlinestore #mornington #morningtonpeninsulabeauty

16.01.2022 Lomandra longifolia - Spiny-headed Mat-rush - Karawun (Woi wurrung) A dense, strappy green with smooth flat long bright green leaves, with scented yellow flowers appear in rings on flower spikes. Commonly used in landscaping. A good choice for growing under established trees. Traditional uses include: the leaves being woven into bags, baskets and mats. While the leaf base, containing starch and water, were chewed to avoid dehydration. Edible flowers could be soaked to extra...ct the nectar and are said to have a taste like green fresh peas. The seeds would be ground for use in damper. Be careful where you buy them from, indigenous nurseries will have sourced the local species but Lomandra from regular nurseries can be sourced from anyway, often NSW originally which have a much larger chunckier form. #loveyourhabitat #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #wildflowers #localwildflowers #bushfoods #bushfood #bushfoodsofaustralia #growbushfood #australianbushfood #bushtucker See more

16.01.2022 Free Koala trees!! We are supporting the amazing work Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation do. We have 500 Euc. pryoriana to give to people that live in our target koala tree restoration zone- see map in post below. https://www.facebook.com/172593936728985/posts/681132772541763/?d=n

16.01.2022 Chrysocephalum semipapposum - Clustered Everlasting This popular little guy, as the name suggests, flowers for months! Displaying clusters of yellow flowers, that are perfect for using as a cut dried flower. Unlike Chryso. apiculatum, which is prostrate, Chryso. semi. is erect. Requires hard cutting back to promote new growth and a second flush of flowers. Generally flowers from Oct-May. Will grow in a variety of different soils, in full sun to part shade. Several different ...forms can be found across Melbourne. We have hundreds of these available now on our online store. conservationcollective.shop #loveyourhabitat #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #wildflowers #localwildflowers #shop #shoplocal #onlineshop #supportlocalbusiness #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpeninsulamade #onlineshopping #onlinestore #mornington #morningtonpeninsulabeauty See more

15.01.2022 Its sale time. Need to make some room so these guys gotta go. Some great 5 & 10 packs that will make you a lovely little wildflower grassland to bring in butterflies and native pollinators that are the food source for many small birds, frogs and lizards. Sale while stock lasts. Billy buttons Yam Daisies Blue Bells... Scaly Buttons Poas Wallaby Grasses Paper Daisies check out sale button https://www.conservationcollective.shop #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #localwildflowers #bushfoods #bushfood #growbushfood #australianbushfood #bushtucker #heathland #heathybeauty #heathlandspecies #frogpond #frogbog #shop #shoplocal #onlineshop #supportlocalbusiness #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpeninsulamade #onlineshopping #onlinestore #mornington #morningtonpeninsulabeauty

15.01.2022 This Yellow-rumped Thornbill (Acanthiza chrysorrhoa) could easily be mistaken for another native bird, the Spotted Pardalote from certain angles. In fact, they even used to be part of the same family (Pardilotidae). Thornbills love to chase insects around and hide in dense shrubs such as Leptospermum continentale and Acacia paradoxa. JarrahSimao #yellowrumpedthornbill #acanthizachrysorrhoa #loveyourhabitat #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #shop #shoplocal #onlineshop #supportlocalbusiness #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpeninsulamade #onlineshopping #onlinestore #mornington #morningtonpeninsulabeauty #bird #birds #birdlife #birdlifeaustralia #birdphotography #birdphotographyaustralia

13.01.2022 POND IN A POT! If you can't have an in ground pond, you can still grow indigenous aquatics in a pot with the bottom sealed (this one was sealed with silicone) and holds the plants in about 10cm of soil, covered by about 5cm of small stones, then all you have to do is keep the pot full of water and watch it grow , the dog doesn't mind it as a water bowl either. It's worth cutting everything back to under water level when it starts dying back in winter, so that you have fresh n...ew growth in late winter/early spring. This little pond pot (30cm) comprises of the following aquatics: Villarsia reniformis - Running Marsh Flower Marsilea drummondii - Common Nardoo Eleocharis acuta - Common Spike-rush Myriophyllum crispatum - Water-milfoil Ranunculus inundata - River Buttercup All these species are available in-store located 52 Westernport Hwy, Somerville, or on our online store www.conservationcollective.shop Open Saturdays 9am-3pm #frogs #frogpond #frogponds #frogsofinstagram #frogbog #frogfrog #loveyourhabitat #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #wildflowers #localwildflowers #shop #shoplocal #onlineshop #supportlocalbusiness #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpeninsulamade #onlineshopping #onlinestore #mornington #morningtonpeninsulabeauty

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13.01.2022 Patersonia occidentalis - Long Purple-flag This compact, clumping strappy green growing up to 80cm high is an attractive addition to your native garden as a feature plant or as a boarder. A lovely plant in its own right, but stunning when it comes out in flower, Sept-Jan, with blueish-purple flowers on long stems that shoot out and above the foliage. Each flower only lasts for one day, however the plant will produce many flowers over the season. Grows well in damp soil, perf...ect for a boggy area or next to a frog pond, but will also grow well in drier conditions. Currently available on our online store www.conservationcollective.shop #loveyourhabitat #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #wildflowers #localwildflowers #frogs #frogpond #frogponds #frogsofinstagram #frogbog #frogfrog #shop #shoplocal #onlineshop #supportlocalbusiness #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpeninsulamade #onlineshopping #onlinestore #mornington #morningtonpeninsulabeauty See more

13.01.2022 Open today 9-3pm Brachyscombe multifida - Cut-Leaved Daisy A very popular landscaping plant, forming into a thick carpet when cluster planted to in-fill, or as a border. Flowering vigorously in spring with variable colours ranging from pale mauve, pink , or white. Grows best in a full sun position but can tolerate part shade and it grows on a range of soil types including heavy clays and light-sandy loams. It does not need much additional watering, however in the drier mont...hs it does benefit from a light watering. Cutting back after it has gone to seed will encourage new growth. #loveyourhabitat #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #wildflowers #localwildflowers #shop #shoplocal #onlineshop #supportlocalbusiness #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpeninsulamade #onlineshopping #onlinestore #mornington #morningtonpeninsulabeauty See more

12.01.2022 Sambucus gaudichaudiana - Native Elderberrry or White Elderberry A small bright annual shrub, with lush green foliage growing up to 1m high. Flowering from Oct-Feb with clusters of small white waxy flowers, followed by bunches of small white fleshy berries. Prefers moist well drained soils in part shade to full sun, and will die back to terminal roots seasonally. The berries were eaten by our traditional owners, and wine can be made out of the berries also. Attract insects a...nd birds to garden while adding to your bush-foods collection. Currently available on our online store conservationcollective.shop #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #localwildflowers #bushfoods #bushfood #growbushfood #australianbushfood #bushtucker #heathland #heathybeauty #heathlandspecies #frogpond #frogbog #shop #shoplocal #onlineshop #supportlocalbusiness #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpeninsulamade #onlineshopping #onlinestore #mornington #morningtonpeninsulabeauty See more

11.01.2022 Goodenia ovata - Hop Goodenia This medium sized shrub boasts lush green foliage with lots of yellow flowers from August - February. Pruning will help to form a dense shrubs. Will tolerate a range of soil conditions, has become popular in traffic treatments because of its hardiness but it will also thrive in damp soils and will tolerated water-logging. Is a fast colonizer after bush fires and clearing. Generally grows as an under-story shrub, but will grow well in full sun a...lso. A source of food for caterpillars and insects, thus providing food for small insect eating birds and native mice, as well as providing a food source for Rosellas which eat the fruit. Provides shelter for lizards. Traditional uses include, a careful prepared infusion of the sticky leaves that was given to babies to help them sleep, and infusion of the twigs and leaves was used as an anti-diabetic medicine. The flower were used to make yellow pigment. Back in stock #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #localwildflowers #bushfoods #bushfood #growbushfood #australianbushfood #bushtucker #heathland #heathybeauty #heathlandspecies #frogpond #frogbog #shop #shoplocal #onlineshop #supportlocalbusiness #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpeninsulamade #onlineshopping #onlinestore #mornington #morningtonpeninsulabeauty See more

10.01.2022 If youve ever been to a wetland, youve probably seen one of these guys. This is a Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio), a wetland wading bird who enjoys feeding on wetland plants. Water ribbons (Triglochin procera) is the perfect food source for these birds, they will happily pick out small bits of vegetation that fall into water. Order some from our online store today. #purpleswamphen #porphyrioporphyrio #bushfoods #bushfood #bushfoodsofaustralia #growbushfood #australianbushfood #bushtucker #frogs #frogpond #frogponds #frogsofinstagram #frogbog #frogfrog #shop #shoplocal #onlineshop #supportlocalbusiness #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpeninsulamade #onlineshopping #onlinestore #mornington #morningtonpeninsulabeauty #birds #birdlife #birdphotography #birdsofaustralia #birdlifeaustralia #birdphotographyaustralia

09.01.2022 Who doesnt love echidnas? These spiky ant-eaters are a little different to most mammals, they belong to a group called the monotremes. Along with platypus, these are the only egg laying mammals in the world. Echidnas are good burrowers but you will often find them living in a hollowed out log. They also eat hundreds of insects every single day so a diverse garden is extremely important to encourage these guys to live there. As you can see in the photo, indigenous grasses, gr...ound covers and strappy plants such as Dianellas and Lepidospermas provide amazing cover for echdinas to forage in. Why not check out our online nursery and see how you can help out some local wildlife? #monotreme #echidna #cute #nativewildlife #mammal #mammals #mammalsofaustralia #natgeo #abcmyphoto #wildlifephotography #loveyourhabitat #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #shop #shoplocal #onlineshop #supportlocalbusiness #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpeninsulamade #onlineshopping #onlinestore #mornington #photography #nature See more

08.01.2022 IN-STORE SALE NOW ON!!! $1 plants Open 9-3pm today Now is the time to create that grassland/wildflower garden, or fill out any empty spaces with stock priced to clear! We have hundreds of grasses (Tussock Grass & Wallaby grass, as well as Sprawling Bluebells) that need to get in the ground. We also have specials on some of our shrubs/screening plants, and a couple of frog habitat plants (See list below). We are open Saturdays from 9-3 and weekdays 8-3, so head on in and... grab yourself a bargain while they last. Bring your own box/bag/tray if you can to load up. Note: These sale items are available in-store only, not on the online store. Grassland/wildfowers: Poa morrisii - Velvet Tussock Grass Poa sieberiana Grey Tussock-grass Rytidosperma racemosa - Slender Wallaby-grass x10 Wahlenbergia gracilis - Sprawling Bluebell Ephemeral (Around ponds, dams, creek lines): Carex appressa Shrubs/Hedging/Screening: Cassinia aculeata - Common Cassinia Olearia ramulosa Twiggy Daisy-bush Leptospermum continentale Prickly Tea-tree Solanum laciniatum Large Kangaroo Apple #loveyourhabitat #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #wildflowers #localwildflowers #frogs #frogpond #frogponds #frogsofinstagram #frogbog #frogfrog #bushfoods #bushfood #bushfoodsofaustralia #growbushfood #australianbushfood #bushtucker

07.01.2022 https://www.conservationcollective.shop/s/stories How green is your garden? Check out our latest blog post, The Conscious Gardener

07.01.2022 Carpobrotus rossii - Karkalla - Pigface A prostrate spreading succulent that makes a great groundcover for your coastal garden. Flowering profusely with brilliant large pink flowers from sept-feb, followed by purplish/red sweet berries that were traditionally eaten either fresh or dried. The leaves were also cooked and eaten, and the juice from the leaves used to sooth burns and insect bites. There are two weed species that occur on the coast which can be confused with the i...ndigenous variety. Available now on our online store conservationcollective.shop #bushfoods #bushfood #bushfoodsofaustralia #growbushfood #australianbushfood #bushtucker #loveyourhabitat #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #wildflowers #localwildflowers #shop #shoplocal #onlineshop #supportlocalbusiness #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpeninsulamade #onlineshopping #onlinestore #mornington #morningtonpeninsulabeauty See more

06.01.2022 Poa sieberiana or Snow grass One of the smaller Poas reaching about 25cm x 25cm at maturity. Makes an excellent feature grass and works well when planted with wildflowers as it doesnt get too big. A very useful smaller grass for mass planting and edges. It is probably one of the most common tussock-grass in Vic, occurring from sea-level to the alps. It grows in moist to dry well drained soils. Frost and snow tolerant. Full sun semi shade. Provides a good source for many ...insects including baby butterflies #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #localwildflowers #bushfoods #bushfood #growbushfood #australianbushfood #bushtucker #heathland #heathybeauty #heathlandspecies #frogpond #frogbog #shop #shoplocal #onlineshop #supportlocalbusiness #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpeninsulamade #onlineshopping #onlinestore #mornington #morningtonpeninsulabeauty See more

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05.01.2022 Want to know more about Wild Pollinators and how to attract them? Register for this event with Conservation Collectives' Kylie Robertson presenting in one of the break out sessions. Keynote speakers include Australian National University’s Dr Julian Brown and Professor Saul Cunningham, who will discuss the role and habitat needs of native bees. Wild Pollinator Count’s Karen Retra will discuss identifying wild pollinators and their role on your farm.... The webinar will include various breakout sessions: Insect identification with Karen Retra Integrated Pest Management in organic with Dr Paul Horne Indigenous planting to attract pollinators and beneficial insects with Kylie Robertson Native bees for crop pollination (berries) with Dr Julian Brown & Professor Saul Cunningham

05.01.2022 CHOCOLATE LILIES - Arthropodium strictum We have hundreds of these dainty little things ready to go to fill out your wildflower garden, pot up as a container plant to add to your balcony garden or to gift to a fellow plant lover. Available in store - Monday to Friday 8-3 and Saturday’s 9-3. 52 Westernport Hwy, Somerville Online - anytime www.conservationcollective.shop... #bushfoods #bushfood #bushfoodsofaustralia #growbushfood #australianbushfood #bushtucker #loveyourhabitat #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #wildflowers #localwildflowers #shop #shoplocal #onlineshop #supportlocalbusiness #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpeninsulamade #onlineshopping #onlinestore #mornington #morningtonpeninsulabeauty

04.01.2022 Shout out to the home gardeners Stage 4 lockdown hit right in peak revegetation season, a time when the many thousands of plants we have grown for conservation and revegetation projects would be going out. A myriad of amazing community groups would be hosting planting days and getting it done, landscapers and councils sourcing stock for projects Well THANK YOU to all the home gardeners who have bought plants online, we are grateful for your support and helping us ge...t through these tough times - May your spring and summer be full of colour and creatures. #wahlenbergiastricta #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #localwildflowers #bushfoods #bushfood #growbushfood #australianbushfood #bushtucker #heathland #heathybeauty #heathlandspecies #frogpond #frogbog #shop #shoplocal #onlineshop #supportlocalbusiness #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpeninsulamade #onlineshopping #onlinestore #mornington #morningtonpeninsulabeauty See more

03.01.2022 Can you help your local bandicoots? Deakin University needs residents of bandicoot areas to complete a 10-15-minute survey about the local population of Souther...n Brown Bandicoots. The Southern Brown Bandicoot is a native Australian mammal, that is currently under threat from urban development and predation from feral cats and foxes. We want to know if these bandicoots are using local backyards to move around and what features might be encouraging them to do so. Wed also like to find out about your experience of these bandicoots and how you feel about contributing to their conservation within the community. If this sounds like something youd like to be involved with you can find the survey here: https://researchsurveys.deakin.edu.au///SV_b9HIPTni1LZu6Hz You can also contact me, Emily Reynolds [email protected], or my principal supervisor Dr Euan Ritchie [email protected], with any questions you may have. Thank you so much for your support!

03.01.2022 Linum marginale - Native flax, a dainty perennial wildflower with clusters of open, clear blue flowers. Flowering from September-May. Growing up to 70cm high, cutting back in late autumn will encourage new, vigorous growth. Fibre from the flax was used by our traditional owners to make cord and fish nets and seeds were eaten. Great plant for your wildflower grassland #loveyourhabitat #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #wildflowers #localwildflowers #shop #shoplocal #onlineshop #supportlocalbusiness #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpeninsulamade #onlineshopping #onlinestore #mornington #morningtonpeninsulabeauty

02.01.2022 Apium prostratum - Sea Celery A perennial spreading native herb with smooth celery like leaves, flowering in small white flower clusters. Young shoots were eaten and have a celery/parsley taste. A close relative of the European parsley, Prefers moist well drained soil in full sun to part shade, and is drought and frost tolerant. Available now on our online store conservationcollective.shop #bushfoods #bushfood #bushfoodsofaustralia #growbushfood #australianbushfood #bushtucker #loveyourhabitat #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #wildflowers #localwildflowers #shop #shoplocal #onlineshop #supportlocalbusiness #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpeninsulamade #onlineshopping #onlinestore #mornington #morningtonpeninsulabeauty

02.01.2022 Want to help make a difference? Please excuse typo, it’s this Tuesday- January

01.01.2022 Leptospermum continentale - Prickly Tea-tree An important habitat shrub for attracting small birds to your garden. The "prickliness" provides a safe-haven for them. Some people dont like having prickly things in their garden, but they serve an important purpose in creating a habitat garden. Growing grasses adjacent to your protective shrubs will provide food for the small birds by attracting insects for them to feed on. Growing up to 2m tall, this shrub will grow well in a... range of soil conditions from well drained to quite wet, full sun to part shade. Flowering prolifically from Oct-Dec in white flowers. Makes a hardyscreen shrub. Traditional owners used the leaves as tea, and also the stems to make spears. We have plenty of these available on our online store now conservationcollective.shop #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #localwildflowers #bushfoods #bushfood #growbushfood #australianbushfood #bushtucker #heathland #heathybeauty #heathlandspecies #frogpond #frogbog #shop #shoplocal #onlineshop #supportlocalbusiness #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpeninsulamade #onlineshopping #onlinestore #mornington #morningtonpeninsulabeauty See more

01.01.2022 Triglochin procera - Water Ribbons - Nareli - Pol-an-go A robust aquatic with glossy, strappy leaves growing in fresh water up to 2m deep or in areas that a regularly inundated with water. Grows in full sun to semi shade. Presenting with a dense flower spike up to 50cm high, followed by green friuts which turn purple as they mature. Water Ribbons form edible tubers underground which were traditionally eaten raw or cooked. A lush attractive addition to a pond area, useful fo...r a frog habitat. Available now on our online store conservationcollective.shop #bushfoods #bushfood #bushfoodsofaustralia #growbushfood #australianbushfood #bushtucker #frogs #frogpond #frogponds #frogsofinstagram #frogbog #frogfrog #shop #shoplocal #onlineshop #supportlocalbusiness #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpeninsulamade #onlineshopping #onlinestore #mornington #morningtonpeninsulabeauty See more

01.01.2022 IN-STORE SALE NOW ON!!! $1 tubes What better time to stock you garden up with some flowering shrubs, create that hedge or screen you've been wanting to. We have hundreds of these shrubs (listed below) that need to get in the ground. We also have specials on some of our grasses and wildflowers, and frog habitat plants. We are open Tomorrow (Saturday 7th Nov) from 9-3, so head on in and grab yourself a bargain while they last. Bring your own box/bag/tray to load up. Note: These... sale items are available in-store only, not on the online store. Download list https://www.conservationcollective.shop/in-store-sale-items Shrubs/Hedging/Screening: Cassinia aculeata - Common Cassinia Olearia ramulosa - Twiggy Daisy-bush Leptospermum continentale- -Prickly Tea-tree Solanum laciniatum - Large Kangaroo Apple Grassland/wildfowers: Poa morrisii - Velvet Tussock Grass Poa sieberiana Grey Tussock-grass Rytidosperma racemosa - Slender Wallaby Wahlenbergia gracilis - Sprawling Bluebell Ephemeral (Around ponds, dams, creek lines): Carex appressa Bushfood/groundcover Tetragonia tetraganoides #loveyourhabitat #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #wildflowers #localwildflowers #frogs #frogpond #frogponds #frogsofinstagram #frogbog #frogfrog #bushfoods #bushfood #bushfoodsofaustralia #growbushfood #australianbushfood #bushtucker

01.01.2022 Apium prostratum (Sea Celery) This useful herb adds a peppery zing to any dish. Use it as a garnish to flavor salads, soups, seafood dishes etc. Stems can be eaten fresh, or blanched to temper the strong flavor). Seeds can also be used as a condiment or as a cooking spice. Very similar to parsley but with a hint of lemon flavour. High in Vitamin C. Sea Parsley can be found growing wild along the southern coastline, growing among the sand, salt and composted seaweed. Drou...ght tolerant and frost tolerant, loves the sun, but with also thrive in partial shade and in containers. A very useful herb to add to your collection, as its also bee and insect attracting. Currently in stock in store or online. www.conservationcollective.shop #bushfoods #bushfood #bushfoodsofaustralia #growbushfood #australianbushfood #bushtucker #loveyourhabitat #habitatgarden #createhabitat #gardenforwildlife #sustainablegardening #wildlifegarden #plantindigenous #indigenousgardening #mornpenflora #wildflowers #localwildflowers #shop #shoplocal #onlineshop #supportlocalbusiness #morningtonpeninsula #morningtonpeninsulamade #onlineshopping #onlinestore #mornington #morningtonpeninsulabeauty See more