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25.01.2022 Elizabeth and David live in a retirement village and barely notice the netting when theyre sitting in their cat courtyard. They wanted a cat enclosure to keep Ralph and Cleo safe, avoid unexpected vet bills and stop birds getting injured. Joe from Catshack (www.thecatshack.com.au) came up from Melbourne and installed the catnets.com.au in a day. It cost about $3000 (including installation and creation of a cat-proof door). Ralph and Cleo were adopted through Albury Cat Rescue and are cared for by Family Vet Centre.

25.01.2022 For the past couple of years Justin Clancy MP - Member for Albury, has wanted to make his Family Vet Centre garden in Borella Road more bee-friendly. Aware of the challenges facing bees, he was keen to help them where he could. In addition to selecting plants that withstand dry conditions, he preferenced those with staggered flowering times and a range of flower shapes and colours. During winter his team planted diosma (which flowers in early spring), pigface (which flowers ...late spring) and grevilleas that flower through autumn and winter, to supplement the existing bottlebrush. He plans to add lavender for its flowering through summer and into autumn. With so many new plantings it doesn’t look like much of a garden at the moment, he acknowledged. We’re sure to will look fabulous in no time and be a haven for pollinators. Well done, Justin! See more

25.01.2022 Ahhhh, spring, youre here! And what a glorious opening day! Have you noticed all the industrious nest building and incubating already underway? Yes, its well and truly started, with more to come. Look closely from ground level to high in the canopy and youll be amazed by what you see.

24.01.2022 Gaynors three cats have two enclosures connected by an under-the-eaves walkway along three sides of the house and two cat flap entries. What a superb life! They love watching her in the garden from various vantage points on their walkway. Gaynor adores her cats doesnt believe they should roam outside. She knows theyre born hunters and kill for the joy of it and if they leave the garden they run the risk of being injured. She wanted them to feel the sun, soil and grass wi...thout hurting wildlife or themselves. She bought the larger of her enclosures second-hand for $700 and the smaller for $200 new (it was a cat-rabbit hutch she put together and painted). The walkway cost approximately $2000 and was constructed by a professional handyman (Brook Ratcliffe, phone 0433 984 233). If shed ordered ready-made walkways it would have cost an additional $400 (due to shipping). The cat flap in the laundry window cost $200 fully installed by DLG Aluminium and Glazing. Mimi came from Dunroaminpets INC, Lily came from Petfocus Vetcare Cat Adoption and Bella came from Albury Wodonga Pound. Theyre cared for by Townsend Veterinary Clinic. See more

24.01.2022 This week is your last chance to see all 250 artworks in the Albury LibraryMuseum’s Go Wild children’s art exhibition! Special thanks to the winners who shared their delight at receiving prizes, including the ‘very excited’ 5 year old Stella Fin who won a $50 Peards Wodonga voucher for her painting of crimson rosellas at a bird bath. The Albury LibraryMuseum is open Mon-Sun, for details see: https://www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au//museum-and-libraries/lo

24.01.2022 Its that time of year when many of us top up the mulch on our garden beds. But how to choose between the different varieties? Research has shown that chunky mulch is the best for reducing evaporation rate, and for allowing water to travel through. Fine mulch did not perform well. It does a poor job of reducing evaporation and, worst of all, it actually robs the soil of moisture. This is because water moves from the soil into fine mulch by capillary action, so that the wate...r loss can be higher than from bare soil. The fine mulches also soaked up over four times more water than chunky mulches. This means that only water from heavy rain or irrigation will actually reach the soil under a thick layer of fine mulch. If such mulches stay very wet for a long time, they can rot and introduce disease. They also reduce air flow. Good to know! For more details see:: https://www.sgaonline.org.au/choosing-mulch-for-your-garden/ See more

24.01.2022 Three garden tours in three days all from the comfort of your armchair. Each day between now and Sunday we’ll share a short video of a stunning local habitat garden. First off we have Julianne and Greg Sharp’s magnificent Wodonga garden. Some of you may recognise it from last year’s open garden - now everyone has the chance to see it in all its glory and hear about the wildlife it attracts. Sincere thanks to our partners from the Albury Wodonga Sustainable Living Festiva...l, especially Mandy Bland, for her talented film production. https://alburywodonga.gov.au//program/watch/habitat-gardens Australian Plants Society Albury-Wodonga

23.01.2022 Taras cat enclosure is perfect for renters she didnt use any nails or screws, so it can be completely dismantled and relocated and it cost her less than $120 in materials. She bought 22 metres of sports netting online for about $100 and installed it with cable ties through pre-existing holes in the gutter (and if the gutter didnt have holes, gutter clips would do the job). With a reel of wire she created S hooks to attach to the top of the fence. Tara fosters cats for Dunroaminpets INC and theyre cared for by Dr Janas Pet Hub - Veterinary Clinic.

23.01.2022 WILDLIFE LOVING LOCALS With her eye for colour and detail, its no surprise artist Tracie MacVean is drawn to the smaller, prettier critters in her garden, including exquisite spotted pardalotes, dainty swallowtail caterpillars and entertaining blue-banded bees. Shell often hear the blue-banded bees before she sees them. Theyre such characters, she enthuses, describing their unusual flight pattern and ability to vibrate flowers to release pollen by buzzing the flower with their strong flight muscles. In among these day to day backyard experiences she once witnessed a raptor pinning down a spotted dove, then flying off with it. What a David Attenborough moment! @tracie macvean artwork

23.01.2022 Watch the precision with which this yellow rosella snips and grasps a bottlebrush spike before eating the seeds. Consider it a free pruning service which will encourage more flowering of your callistemons?

20.01.2022 Taras fostered hundreds of cats and tried many enclosures over the years, and cant speak highly enough of the Smart Cats Stay Home electric wire system her husband Dwayne installed three years ago. When touched, the wire gives cats a mild static sensation, enough to deter them from jumping on and over the fence. Not only does it keep her cats in, it keeps other cats out, resulting in a huge reduction in anxiety in some of her cats. When neighbouring cats walked along her f...ence line it created such anxiety in her cats theyd urinate/mark. This has stopped completely. Shed tried synthetic pheromones and natural stress relief medications, but nothing worked until the cat wire. The system cost $600 (plus approximately $10 per year in electricity costs) and took her husband an afternoon to install. It can be attached to metal, timber or masonry fences/walls of at least 1.5 metres high. The advantages of this system is that its almost invisible, relatively inexpensive and gives cats the run of the garden. Birds can sit on the wire and wont feel the electric current because theyre too light. Limitations are that its only suitable for fully fenced gardens and wont deter cats from attacking wildlife within the garden. But for Tara, Dwayne and their foster cats its gold. Tara fosters cats for Dunroaminpets INC and theyre cared for by Dr Janas Pet Hub - Veterinary Clinic. https://www.smartcatsstayhome.com.au/ See more

20.01.2022 Have you spotted any rainbow bee-eaters this season? These exotic beauties have been seen nesting locally in Ward Morrison Park and Federation Hill (Wodonga). They create their dens in sandy banks by digging a long tunnel (approx 90cm) to a nesting chamber, which is often lined with grasses. With their spectacular colours and impressive aerobatic feats they’re really worth keeping an eye out for.

20.01.2022 Gardens for Wildlife has plunged into the wonderful world of cat enclosures, visiting ten local catios of varying shapes, sizes and materials. Some are standalone, some mobile and one is practically invisible. Weve seen systems for renters, a cat walkway wrapped round most of a house and gym equipment to keep cats entertained 24/7. Costs have ranged from $100 to $3000. All have given their owners peace of mind, reduced vet bills, safe cats and happy wildlife. Well feature ...these enclosures in a series of Facebook posts this month, provide a summary on the Wodonga Urban Landcare Network website and create a video later this year. Not all of you have cats, but many of you have family, friends and neighbours who do. Please share relevant posts with those who might benefit. Theres the purrfect catio for every cat owner! Big thank you to Wodonga Council for supporting our Safe Cats, Happy Wildlife initiative through the Community Impact Grants program. See more

19.01.2022 Susan knows the heartbreak of losing a cat in a car accident and was determined to avoid this into the future. She opted for a stand-alone cat enclosure that can be moved to different parts of the garden. Its 2.5m x 2.5m with a light-weight aluminium frame, zippered entry and cat hammock. It cost approximately $400, was shipped to her by catnets.com.au and put together by a local handyman. In the warmer months she rigs up a collapsible tunnel (from the Reject Shop) for her c...ats to run between the house and the enclosure. She only puts her cats in the enclosure when shes home. Her Tonkinese siblings - Barry and Narelle are cared for by Melrose Animal Hospital. Karen and Darren also have a stand-alone enclosure. Their cat is indoors 99% of the time, but in spring and autumn he enjoys being in the sun, feeling the grass under his feet and playing on a pine stump. They started their enclosure with a small chook shed, which Darren built a wood and mesh enclosure around. See more

19.01.2022 Tanya and Albert were surprised to discover a grey shrike-thrush nest in their laundry recently, followed by two eggs and then, just two days ago, these tiny chicks. The laundry door had been removed for renovations, so the birds decided the green garden basket on top of the shelving unit was a good spot to nest. Tanya and Alberts five acre habitat garden in Lavington attracts lots of birds, but this is one for the books! The grey shrike-thrush is considered to be one of the best songsters in Australia. Pairs generally remain together for life and inhabit the same areas throughout this time. Both birds share the nest-building and incubation duties, and both care for the young birds.

18.01.2022 With a phenomenal 250 entries in our Go Wild art competition, our judges really had their work cut out for them. Tasked with creating a picture of an Australian native animal in a garden setting, the art-works featured everything from magpies, kookaburras and red-back spiders to echidnas and blue-tongue lizards (plus the odd camel and spinner dolphin!). There’s talent, creativity and humour aplenty amongst Border kids and we thank each and every one who entered. We’re delight...ed to announce the following winners: 5-7 years - 1st Jaxon (lorikeet), 2nd Stella (crimson rosellas), 3rd Madeleine (gang gangs). 8-10 years - 1st Ben (rainbow lorikeet), 2nd Zulaykha (kookaburra), 3rd Henry (echidna). 11-14 years 1st Sarah (blue-tongue lizard), 2nd Abbey (king parrot), 3rd Bridget (blue-faced honeyeater). 15-18 years 1st Jeremy (crimson rosella), 2nd Sophia (kookaburra), 3rd Cassy (blue-tongue lizard). Sincere thanks to Narelle and Janien from Albury Library And Museum for collaborating with us and creating the display. A huge vote of appreciation to our diligent judges - Tracie Macvean, Jenny Copland and Glenda Datson. Special thanks also to the schools who sent entries, including Table Top Public School, St Anne's North Albury, Belvoir Special School, St Patrick's Parish School - Albury and St Francis of Assisi Primary School. The art-works will be on display until Friday 4 December be sure to pop in for a look! This event is part of the Albury Wodonga Sustainable Living Festival. See more

18.01.2022 Ever been disappointed that the indigenous native plants you’re after aren’t available at our local commercial nurseries? Did you know there’s a dedicated, volunteer-run nursery that specialises in native plants indigenous to NE Victoria and the southern Riverina area? Our Native Garden Nursery is nestled in a lovely nook, offering a range of competitively priced plants, including rare specimens. Their display garden features 40-50 of the grasses, ground covers and shrubs on offer, so you can see them in their more mature forms. They’re open 11.00am-2.00pm Tuesdays and Saturdays at 29 Kane Rd Wodonga (next to the Wodonga Waste Transfer Station). Worth checking out! For more information including current plant list see: http://ournativegarden.com.au/

18.01.2022 More than 600 visitors to the Rotary Market yesterday, with almost a hundred popping by our stall - selecting plants, chatting wildlife, getting new ideas. Native daisies and and correa dusky bells were snapped up very quickly well have more for you next time. Thank you to the Facebook followers who came to the market specifically to see our display and special mention to Rosalie for wearing a superb gardens for wildlife themed face mask!

17.01.2022 Lauren and Luke win the prize for the household whove reused their Catnet the most its been moved and modified for FOUR different gardens. Ditto their cat flap. Wow! In their current Baranduda garden they extended their fences upwards and inwards using a bracket system to hold up the netting. The brackets comprise black garden edge multipegs ($3 each) and zinc plated angle brackets ($1 each), joined with screws. Total cost approximately $150, including netting. Puss has the run of the yard and their extended fence keeps stray cats out too. Their pet flap is ideal for renters and requires no screwing, drilling or cutting. The only downside is the sliding door cannot be opened to its full extent. Cost is approx $300 from Modern Pet Doors. Lauren and Lukes pets are cared for by the wonderful folks at Hume Animal Hospital.

17.01.2022 Quick quiz: Whats going on here? Jennie sent us this footage yesterday, taken from her backyard in Torquay (yes, we have supporters all over the place). As she sat on the deck she observed this intriguing swan behavior. Was it rivalry? Courtship? Something else? Well post the answer in the comments section soon.

17.01.2022 Saturdays frog pond event went down a treat, with many appreciative participants and several glowing emails, including this one: Thank you for such a fantastic workshop. Andrew and Dave were perfect for the subject matter and the setting was not only beautiful but also perfect. Im inspired and cant wait to get started on my own frog pond. If you couldnt attend but would like to know more about creating frog-friendly habitat, theres lots of useful information here (scroll down a short way to find it): https://wodongalandcare.org.au/information/

15.01.2022 Geoff Hudson and Dr Amanda Cohn know that cats can very happily live an indoor life, especially if thats all theyve known. Geoff created a 2m x 3m enclosure under their deck, using mostly second-hand materials, plus $100 for aviary mesh. He used wooden posts aligned to their deck, then stapled aviary mesh to the posts and ceiling. Its an ideal space for Tigerlily and Romany to watch Amanda and Geoff in the garden. And the big bonus? Kitty litter in the enclosure is much less smelly than in the laundry! Astroturf was put on the ground to stop the cats from digging up the soil and toileting in it. Geoff created a ramp leading to a cat flap from a re-purposed slated cupboard door great for the cats to race up and down. Tigerlily and Romany are cared for by Family Vet Centre.

15.01.2022 Were enormously grateful to AlburyCity for funding a suite of Gardens 4 Wildlife activities in Albury over the next 12 months. Thanks to their Financial Assistance grant were hosting a frog-pond making session, childrens art competition, backyard birds walk n talk, virtual habitat garden tour, native grasses and forbs field day, propagating workshop and insect safari. Woohoo! Well also have stalls at the Kiewa Rotary Market and a display at Peards Nursery. Were really sorry the current COVID restrictions will affect attendance numbers, so were busy creating relevant resources for anyone to access. Please keep an eye on our events page for details on all our activities.

14.01.2022 Its officially still winter but please be aware that snakes are on the move. This black beauty was spotted this afternoon at the base of Federation Hill, Wodonga. Can you see both the head and the tip in the last photo? Courtship and mating among red-bellied black snakes occurs primarily in spring (early October to November), although it may begin as early as late winter. Unlike eastern brown snakes, red-bellied black snakes are born in a soft membranous sac. Theyre a shy snake and will generally only deliver a serious bite under severe provocation.

13.01.2022 Yessssss it’s on again the spring Wild Pollinator Count is happening this week (8-15 Nov). Head outdoors, find a flower and watch it carefully for 10 mins, noting the insects you see. All the details are here: https://wildpollinatorcount.com/

13.01.2022 Looking for a new, part-time job or know someone who is? See details below. WULN would love to hear from you!

13.01.2022 WILDLIFE LOVING LOCALS ABC Goulburn Murrays Bronwen OShea shares her garden with a family of magpies, a pair of kookaburras, thousands of bees and a blue tongue lizard that suns itself on her verandah. Bronwen was raised on a farm, so growing things has always been part of her life. When she first moved to a 2.5 acre block on the outskirts of Barnawartha her focus was on growing vegetables, herbs and fruit. Then she noticed the many bees gravitating to her sage, rosemary, lavender and flowering gums. This interest in pollinators is now morphing into a desire to attract more wildlife generally. So whats next on her garden to do list? To plant a range of shrubs. Love it! Go Bron!

13.01.2022 Butterflies lay their eggs in native grasses, with poas the host plant for more than 26 species of butterflies. Birds use blades of speargrass to weave into their nests and sticky everlastings are possibly the best nectar source of all Australian plants. These were just some of the fun facts bouncing around at Sunday’s native grasses and flowering ground covers gathering in West Albury. Kim Radnell recommended buying native grasses as tube stock and watering during the first... summer, after which they should be able to look after themselves. In her experience speargrass is the easiest of the native grasses to grow in a suburban garden, while kangaroo grass is a bit temperamental and doesn’t like being transplanted. Joanne suggested sprinkling grit around chocolate lilies so you don’t accidentally mistake them for a weed when they start regrowing after dying down. Both agreed that one of the most underused flowering ground covers is rock isotome a small, hardy perennial (to 50cm high) with pretty blue flowers (see photo). Thank you to Joanne Diver from The Backyard Garden Enthusiast, Kim Radnell and Chris Sobey for so generously sharing their time and gardens with us. See more

13.01.2022 Walkers along the base of Federation Hill saw a most unusual sight last Saturday a koala! Thank you to Jenae Floss Hinds for sending us this photo. Jenaes father said koalas were everywhere on the hill 30 years ago - sadly thats no longer the case, but so special to have this sighting. Others have reported koala calls at night, just below the Fed Hill ridge line. Our hills and reserves are just so precious!

11.01.2022 If you visit Federation Hill, Wodonga, you may have noticed the impressive new steel tree guards on an area above the dam behind Barton St. In the last couple of years 12 households from Friends of Federation Hill, with support from Wodonga Council have planted approximately 400 indigenous grasses, shrubs and trees in this area and kept many alive with watering over summer. Much of Federation Hill lacks shrubs and under-storey, but there are pockets of habitat where exquisite thornbills, robins, pardalotes, finches and whistlers thrive, not to mention reptiles and small mammals. Even the speckled warbler (listed as vulnerable in VIC and NSW) has been spotted. Well done to Friends of Federation Hill for creating more such refuge for native wildlife youre doing a fabulous job!

11.01.2022 Wow - so chuffed to wake up to our froggy story on the front page of todays The Border Mail! Heres a snippet: Dr Hunter has 25 years experience in frog conservation and said ponds made "a huge difference" in efforts to stop declining populations Theres potentially no better way than people having biodiversity in their day-to-day lives, through things like having a frog pond in their garden." Yes, indeed! Theres just one ticket remaining for Saturdays frog pond making session to snap it up go to our events page. https://digital-print-edition.austcommunitymedia.com.au//i

10.01.2022 For science week this year (15-23 August), Indigo Shire libraries have organised a webinar with a guest expert, Dr Saul Cunningham from the Australian National University. The topic is broadly pollination and the role of insects in conservation ecology, but will be largely guided by questions the community submits in advance. If there is anything you ever wanted to know about this topic Dr Saul is the one to ask! The talk will be pre-recorded before science week, so anyone interested can view it at any time that suits them. A link to the talk will be provided once its recorded. If you have a question you want to put to Dr Saul, please email it to: [email protected] by 1st August.

09.01.2022 Ever noticed a ring of flowers at the base of your banksias? Fortunately its not a sign of stress and is normal in older banksias with lignotubers. Lignotubers are woody swellings of the root crown which protect against destruction of the plant stem e.g. from fire. This Banksia spinulosa, sometimes known as Hairpin Banksia, has been flowering for many weeks now, providing loads of winter nectar for many grateful birds and insects. And after flowering it will provide food for seed-eating birds the gift that keeps on giving!

09.01.2022 Heading to Peards Albury in the next few weeks? Check out our G4W display near the seed packets. September is National Biodiversity month an ideal time to increase the biodiversity in your garden by planting something new for native wildlife. There are many native grasses, groundcovers, shrubs and trees to choose from, but if you need inspiration, theres information on Wodonga native plant species here (scroll to bottom): https://wodongalandcare.org.au/information/

08.01.2022 Remember the Wild is a Victorian-based nature connection charity that has two fabulous opportunities on offer: 1. They have three places available in their Community Conservationists initiative, to celebrate tree planters, wildlife carers, citizen scientists and other inspirational people who are putting in the hard yards to care for nature. Remember the Wild will help your group tell your story free of charge. For details see: https://www.rememberthewild.org.au/community-con...servation/ 2. Their Wild by Nature film competition is now open. They want to hear why you love nature. Submit a film that highlights the amazing local nature we have in Victoria, or explores why nature is so good for us and what we can do to care for it. Submissions will close Sunday 13 September 2020. Films can be up to five minutes in length, with prizes including $3000 cash. Further info here: filmfreeway.com/WildbyNatureShortFilmFestival See more

06.01.2022 Were all set for our gig at the Kiewa Street Market tomorrow. Props, pamphlets, plants tick, tick, tick! Pop in between 8.30am-12.00pm and pick up a free plant. Weve got 50 to give away a range of native shrubs and ground covers, including grevilleas, correas, westringia, callistemon, native daisies, eremophila and more. See you soon!

05.01.2022 Were lucky to have many beautiful birds in our region. Test your knowledge of local native birds with this 2 minute video quiz made by Gardens for Wildlife. Grab a pen and paper to keep score and away you go. Happy watching! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gexhb7XMo0&feature=youtu.be

05.01.2022 Please be aware of the session below, noting this is one of many excellent citizen science apps. If youre bamboozled by all the choices, Wodonga Urban Landcare Network is about to offer a series of events for WULN members to better understand the apps that best suit their needs. Were fortunate to be so spoiled for choice!

05.01.2022 When Ian was working in forestry he came to realise how destructive cats can be. He adores them, but he and Bette didnt want their pair roaming outdoors, so they enclosed their 9m x 6m verandah with catnets.com.au and Ian built lots of play equipment including large PVC pipes, steps, sky walks, gangplanks and an outdoor walkway for the cats to watch him in the garden. Joe from Catshack (www.thecatshack.com.au) came up from Melbourne and installed the Catnet in a day. Cost fo...r the enclosure was about $2000 (including installation), plus about $400 for the cat flap in the glass sliding door (installed by DLG Aluminium & Glazing). Ian, Bette and their cats are so happy with this solution, that their neighbour, Sam, used Catnet to create an enclosure for her cats too. Hers attaches to her fence line and was also installed by Joe. Shes saved a bunch of money in vet bills; when cats get in fights even the smallest scratch can get infected, costing around $400 to get the abscess drained. If you have a verandah or semi-enclosed space next to your house, your best bet may be to fully enclose it with netting, allowing you time outdoors with your cats. Blossom and Iggy are cared for by Hume Animal Hospital and Melrose Animal Hospital. See more

04.01.2022 Sounds like a great online event.

04.01.2022 Glenda shows how easy it is to make a lizard lounge.

03.01.2022 WILDLIFE LOVING LOCALS Cr. Kat Bennett, Wodonga Council, has a tiny garden, but her front strip is exclusively natives and her back courtyard hums with bees, thanks to a grevillea and happy wanderer (hardenbergia violacea), squeezed in among veggie boxes and two citrus trees. Kat grew up with a massive backyard and paddocks so she was determined to create her own slice of sanctuary by using every space she could, including 50 indoor plants (mainly QLD natives), thriving in perfect temperatures. As well as attracting pollinators, Kats been rewarded with a blue-tongue lizard sunning itself between her planter boxes and an echidna waddling through her front yard. Even the smallest of gardens can help support native wildlife.

03.01.2022 LOCAL PARKS WE LOVE Castle Creek Reserve is a hidden gem right on our doorstep; beautiful remnant bush, thriving plantings, terrific interpretive signage and an easy walking trail. At this time of year youll also see splashes of wildflower colour and plenty of bird activity, including inquisitive grey fantails, nesting eastern yellow robins and, if youre lucky, some rare speckled warblers. Its located on Castle Creek Rd, Wodonga, approximately 2km past the intersection with Yarralumla Drive. Well worth a visit if COVID restrictions permit.

03.01.2022 Michelle and Dan live on a busy road in central Wodonga - a cat enclosure was essential for the safety of their cats, giving them peace of mind, no vaccination costs and no wildlife casualties. The alleyway between the side of their house and fence line was the logical place for a 13m x 1.2m enclosure which Darren designed and built for less than $150. Shade cloth was the best option at the time and had the added advantage of providing shade from the hot western sun. Electri...cal conduit was used as a strong and flexible ribbing between the fence and the gutter, and spaced every 2 metres. The long ends of the shade cloth were wrapped in dowelling then clipped against the fascia of the eave on one side, and the fence on the other. A spare flap of shade cloth was hung near the far end for Tigger to swing on. Tigger and Tyla are cared for by Petfocus Vetcare. See more

03.01.2022 Ribbit, ribbit only ten tickets left to our How to make a frog pond event in Table Top on Saturday 12 September book now to avoid disappointment. The frog ponds are located in a superb habitat garden - youll come away inspired on many fronts! For details see our events page.

02.01.2022 Noticed all the dragonflies skimming across our dams and wetlands recently? And so many colourful varieties. Frog and reptile tummies must be bursting with this feast. But in a cruel twist of irony, dragonfly nymphs (the immature form of dragonflies) like to dine on tadpoles. Ah yes, our wonderful, interconnected web of life. Photos taken in Table Top.

01.01.2022 The third and final garden in our ‘Three garden tours in three days’ offering is David and Sue Thurley’s gorgeous Glenroy garden. Small but very special, it rounds out our series of virtual garden tours. Sincere thanks to our partners from the Sustainable Living Festival Albury Wodonga, especially Mandy Bland, for her talented film production. https://alburywodonga.gov.au/slf/program/watch/habitat

01.01.2022 The second garden in our ‘Three garden tours in three days’ series is Glenda and Bernie Datson’s breathtaking Baranduda garden. Their inspirational wildlife haven has been beautifully captured on this must-see film. Sincere thanks to our partners from the Albury Wodonga Sustainable Living Festival, especially Mandy Bland, for her talented film production. https://alburywodonga.gov.au//pro/watch/habitat-gardens-aw