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Kongwak Community Nursery

Locality: Kongwak, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 408 974 000

Address: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd 3951 Kongwak, VIC, Australia

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25.01.2022 With every small step we make a difference

25.01.2022 Miracles of nature. Here are leaves of Greenhood Orchids breaking the soil surface from underground storage tubers, in April. Ending their ‘go slow’ summer dorm...ancy. Why just now? There has been no significant rain yet. Is it akin to the spell that overtook 'Sleeping Beauty' and now they are gently waking? Did an ugly prince or sweet little toad kiss them? Did they get a WhatsApp / Instagram/ email / Facebook post or catch the radio news that daylight saving had finished? That the day lengths are getting shorter? Plant dormancy is a growthstress survival trade-off where everything in the plant slows down. During spring orchid tubers accumulate moisture and starch; then remain in suspended animation over summer, very slowly using up these stores. I am beginning to regret taking on this topic, FYI. When discussing dormancy in summer-dormant bulbs, there are many more unknowns than knowns. What we do know: seasonal cues of daylength and temperatures are part of turning on and off dormancy. But this is too simple. What makes an 12/13-year-old human suddenly get long ‘giraffe-legs’. Not just day length and temperature, me thinks. Hormones, baby! Same with plants yes, plants have hormones. Plants have at least 9 different types of hormones (phytohormones). They are the Stop, Grow, Warning, Change, and Ripen traffic cops in plants. Aha .finally., I found a reference to Greenhoods - they have a speed-up-making-that-tuber hormone called Jasmonate. Now I need a lie down and a strong cup of tea. Use your favourite search engine to check out How many plant hormones are there?

22.01.2022 The tomato murderer is definitely our favourite.

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16.01.2022 FOR OUR UK FRIENDS! Check out this infographic that helps you identify tree species from their spring buds. Another reason to be excited about spring time

14.01.2022 WORLD NAKED GARDENING DAY is back for 2019! The date is set and it’s Saturday the 4th of May. We know there are a lot of people who want to be ...comfortable with their bodies, and want to join in the Get Naked movement but don’t yet have the confidence to leave the confines of their home. World Naked Gardening Day offers a chance for people to be comfortable within their own homes, yet challenges them by stepping outside into the backyard :) Whether you’re an avid Gardner or not, it’s something we all need to do from time to time so why not get involved!! It’s a bit of cheeky fun that makes you feel good about yourself! We would love to share your photos from the day so please send them through to [email protected] with a story about why you’re getting involved and we’ll share it on the page :) As always, group shots will take preference!! #worldnakedgardeningday #lovetheskinyourein #scaretheneighbours #itsjustabum #normalisenudity #dailydoseofvitamind #trimthebushes #landscaping #staysafe #gna See more

12.01.2022 It’s not just that - the amount of leaf burn has dramatically increased this summer.

12.01.2022 Plant of the week, Hibiscus triacdylites, available now in 14cm pots for $7.00 each, Open tomorrow 10 Feb from 9am A seldom-seen annual or short-lived perennial, this stunning plant performs as the perfect filler in beds and containers. It forms a well-branched compact mound of deeply lobed, dark green leaves, which provide an interesting textural backdrop to its charming, hibiscus-type flowers. The flowers are truly stunning with their cream petals, purple-hued undersides, and deep burgundy centers. While each flower lasts only a single day, the plant blooms profusely all season and produces inflated seedpods.

11.01.2022 Really interesting read

10.01.2022 Do you have Agapanthus? Are the flowers looking like this one? If yes, now’s the time to remove the flower heads - before the seed drops to prevent them from s...preading. We recommend removing the plants altogether but if you don’t want to, you can control their spread by cutting off the flower heads. Agapanthus (Agapanthus praecox) is a prolific seeder. The seed can travel short distances via wind, falling down banks and being carried in flowing water. Seed and root fragments are also spread in contaminated soil and dumped vegetation. Agapanthus excludes other plants, causing massive biodiversity loss, especially of rare herb, grass and shrub species. Some replacement indigenous species are Pale Flax Lily (Dianella longifolia), Tasman Flax Lily (Dianella tasmanica) and Spiny Headed Mat Rush (Lomandra longifolia). Southern Dandenongs Landcare Group Southern Dandenongs Community Nursery (SDCN)

09.01.2022 Warren Pinkster, Pauline Wilkinson