Rumbalara Nursery in Glass House Mountains, Queensland, Australia | Nursery

Rumbalara Nursery

Locality: Glass House Mountains, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 5496 9684

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25.01.2022 Merry Christmas to everyone! Wishing you all safe travels today and a fun day with friends and family!!

24.01.2022 St. Patricks Day is synonymous with planting out your sweet peas! We have Sweet Pea Bijou and Mammoth varieties arriving in local stores now. Sweet Peas are ...a colourful climbing annuals native to Italy and the Aegean. Not unlike other peas, these pretty climbers will reach their stems and tendrils up trellis, mesh, string, or even other plants up to half a metre for the dwarf Bijou variety or c. 1 metre for the mammoth variety. They are the perfect providers of colour in any cottage garden, or trellised patio pot, or let ramble on the ground. Their pretty, fragrant flowers are also great at attracting beneficials to your vegie patch. Plant in well drained soil enriched with organic matter or compost, in a position of full sun and sheltered from the wind. Liquid fertilise regularly with a fertiliser suitable for flowering plants. Remove spent flowers to encourage a fresh flush of flowers. Enjoy :)

24.01.2022 These FANTASTIC Autumn flower, herb and vegetable punnets will be appearing at your local nursery from next week! Add these favourites to your garden! And keep an eye out for our very popular mini cabbages & cauliflowers... coming soon!!

22.01.2022 Being absolute LEGO fans over here I felt this was worth a share! Very creative!!

21.01.2022 This space saving idea makes having a productive garden in a small space an achievable reality for all.

20.01.2022 Its not only humans who enjoy gardens - if you have a furry feline friend, invite your cat to enjoy it as well with these three easy to grow plants! Cat Grass Dactylis glomerata is a cats smorgasbord, providing them with a ready-supply of essential vitamins, minerals and fibre which most indoor, and some outdoor, cats may not normally get. It also aids with their digestion and removal of pesky hairballs! Cats are said to be drawn to this fast-growing, clumping grass w...hich can be grown outdoors or, for a pesticide/fertiliser free version, grow some indoors for kitty to nibble on at will. Indoors containers should be placed in a well-lit position and watered lightly, often but not allowed to get too wet. Catnip Nepeta cataria a member of the mint family, is a cats delight! As many stories of cats frolicking and rolling in the leaves and flowers of this herbaceous perennial abound as stories of them sniffing, licking, chewing or otherwise taking in this cat-candy. Whilst we humans enjoy catnips pretty flowers, the aromatic scent produced by its oils, and the occasional cup of tea made from it, many (though not all) cats are meanwhile highly attracted to a compound it contains known as nepetalactone. This compound affects cats in different ways, but makes many happy, excited or otherwise altered in state. Rub it on their toys, their scratching post, or use it to re-familiarise a cat with a new environment. Plant in sandy, or other well-drained soil in a sunny position. Water and fertilise well. Catmint Nepeta mussini syn. N. x faassenii is attractive not only to kitty cats but also to butterflies and bees. It makes a great, hardy ornamental in the garden as it is much prettier than its close cousin, nepeta cataria. Many cat lovers find their cats like to roll in catmint plants, while other cats totally ignore it. Regardless, with its grey-green soft foliage, delicate lavender flowers, and compact, neat habit, it looks pretty and makes a great feature plant in any border or container, or even as a ground cover. Plant under rose bushes, or in another sunny or part-shaded position in poor-good soil. Water and fertilise well. Other plants cat-lovers should keep in mind include various forms of mint which also make great ground-covers and lemongrass. And it is said that peppermint may deter mice! Less fun for your kitty, but it might deter those unwanted gifts youre your loving feline friend! Check out our 180mm platinum catgrass pots, 130mm pots of Cat Grass, Catmint or Catnip, or our convenient 6 pack Catpack combo at your local independent nursery.

19.01.2022 Are you short of space in your vegie patch or tired of throwing out old cauliflowers and cabbages that you intended to use up but never did? Or are you just feeding one or two people? Meet the Minis! -- Our ever-so-popular Mini Cauliflower & Mini Cabbage punnets might be the answer! They are compact, so great for patios or small garden plots, and fast growing ... well fast for caulis and cabbages at least! :) Check out your local nursery for our punnets and give them a try.

19.01.2022 It was a double rainbow kinda day.

17.01.2022 The sun sets magnificently after another glorious Autumn day here at the nursery.

17.01.2022 Stuffing info packs for Green Expo at midnight. I guess technically set up does start today!!

17.01.2022 Yes, it has been very busy in our seedling nursery this week with large dispatches across all of our regular nurseries!! Its wonderful to see people gardening keenly amidst adversity and enjoying the general benefits sunshine, fresh air and fresh home-grown food bring. To ensure we keep up with the sudden increase in demand we have encountered, we have beefed up our planting programme and our lovely propagation staff are planting furiously as I write.

17.01.2022 Were heading to Green Expo 2019 next week! So anyone in the trade who is heading on down to the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre for the event, come and check us out stand #59!

15.01.2022 There is nothing better when you are feeling flat than a quick tour through a scented garden! Crush the leaves of the likes of thyme, mint, rosemary, or other scented aromatics and you will enjoy the fresh, awakening scents that many find uplifting. Perhaps one of my favourite aromatic pick-me ups is Lemon Verbena. Having perhaps the truest lemon scent of all herbs, one of my favourites, Lemon Verbena - Aloysia citriodora, or Lemon Beebrush - is enjoying somewhat of a reviv...al in in many modern gardens. Originally from South America, it was highly popular in 18th and 19th century Europe as a cheap substitute for pricey lemons. Its culinary uses include as a garnish, or as a flavour enhancer or lemon substitute when teamed with fish or poultry or makes a great lemon-zest substitute finely ground in deserts such as cakes, jellies, ice-cream or puddings. Also making a zesty infusion, lemon verbena makes a wonderful beverage and is commonly enjoyed as tea for relaxation, as an anti-inflammatory, or as a remedy for upset stomachs. Due to the aromatic oil in the leaves, lemon verbena is also widely used for its refreshing lemony fragrance in aromatherapy products, perfumes, dried as potpourri, or in massage oils or for soap and candle-making. Lemon verbena is a woody perennial with slender, pointed leaves born on long woody stems. Growing to over 2M in height if placed in a good position and un-pruned, they are suited to bedding or a large pot with well-drained, compost-enriched soil placed in a full-sun position. To ensure a healthy, plant, avoid over-watering and protect from high winds and low temperatures. Fertilise regularly and to avoid the plant getting leggy, pick or prune the leaves regularly throughout the growing season and it will thank you will lots of new leaves sprouting out. With the addition of this plant to your garden, not only will you be able to enjoy walking past and crushing the leaves for a lemony-scented pick-me up, or a good cup of reviving tea, but you may even enjoy the company of the many butterflies who are also attracted to this plant! ** Please beware when using plants for medicinal or therapeutic purposes, not all plants and not all parts of plants are edible. You should well research all plants independently prior to using topically or internally.

14.01.2022 Alexander is in full swing at Green Expo today and tomorrow at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre. Its buzzing! Come and check out our new terracotta (yes actual terracotta!) rosemary and lavender range.

14.01.2022 Get into your garden to feel both mentally and physically better. Read on...

14.01.2022 The NGIQ Autumn Trade Expo is in full swing this morning, and we are enjoying the atmosphere here at site 47, the Marquee, Brisbane Show Grounds.

13.01.2022 Have a safe and happy Easter everyone!

13.01.2022 No h lugar na janela? O que fazer? <3

13.01.2022 Check out our instant garden, ready-to-pick or eat herb and salad veg pots. Our platinum 180mm herb pot range creates a mobile, instant garden ideal for patios, windowsills, or for a instantly full-looking garden. Our platinum range includes popular herbs such as assorted basils, chives, catgrass, coriander, dill, mint, oregano, parsley, sage and watercress, as well as other popular favourites including tuscan or green curly kale, mizuna, salad rocket and our newest addition... of perpetual spinach! Bon Apptit! #PlantPals See more

12.01.2022 Our Spring catalogue has arrived and we have some new colourful additions to our range! Take a peek! https://www.rumbalaranursery.com/latest-news

12.01.2022 What a week! Its been amazing to see people realising the value of a the good old vegie patch. Lets keep on gardening beyond COVD-19 and reap the benefits! This week we are introducing the Rosemary Bunch. We have some great-looking rosemary options including our premium gold 130mm herb pots of Rosemary officinalis Savor - an upright, mounding plant - and the fabulous spreading, semi-prostrate Rosemary officinalis Foxtail. We also have also created a boutique range of R...osemary Savor in 170mm Italian terracotta pots in rustic-looking antique terracotta and greige!! Look for these in local nurseries or florists in the coming months - they will make great living gifts. On an official note, we have been a bit caught by surprise by the massive demand for seedings at nurseries throughout QLD. Rest assured we are doing our absolute best to get our seedlings onto shelves at your local as quickly as possible... They do take a little time to grow so bear with us whilst we increase our quantities and nourish them to a saleable size.

12.01.2022 Faboulous Fragoo and a Sweet Temptation! Strawberry season is kicking off and these little beauties are appearing on shelves now. Ask at your local independent nursery for Rumbalaras stunning Pink Fragoo strawberry pots and Sweet Temptation value 4 packs. Fragoo strawberries (fragaria x ananassa) are known as much for their stunning pink flowers as their delicious sweet flavour. Equally striking in pots and hanging baskets, these abundant beauties will enjoy a sunny spot on... your patio or in your garden. Strawberry Temptations (fragaria x ananassa) is an award-winning variety developed to encapsulate the best traits of a strawberry. Compact, abundant, sweet and juicy they are sure to impress. Great in pots or garden bedding in a sunny position; mulch under the foliage to keep fruit clean and unblemished. For best results, fertilise regularly with a product specific for fruiting plants. Enjoy :)

10.01.2022 In every storm weathered there can be found some beauty. Our Storm Lillies after recent rains looking their best and evoking fond memories.

10.01.2022 Needless to say the bees in our new garden are very happy! This golden display is accompanied by the humming of bees high up in the Mexican Trees, and on the ground in the fallen flowers.

08.01.2022 Whether your Mum is a green thumb, or a rookie gardener, there is a plant just right for her this Mothers Day. Why not visit your Local independent nursery and give the gift of green this Mothers Day? #PlantPals

08.01.2022 Nothing provides a better easy care pop of foliage colour, in your garden or as a centrepiece, than fabulous coleus. Beautiful! Thanks for sharing Joyce Mowing.

07.01.2022 Wondering why your plants are performing poorly? This great article easily explains the difference between iron and manganese deficiency. http://www.pthorticulture.com//role-of-manganese-in-plant/

07.01.2022 "One of the sweetest strawberries in Australia" is landing at your local garden centre very soon! After a slightly delayed strawberry season, our potted Redlands Joy Strawberries (fragaria x virginiana) are now being sent out to our local, independent nurseries throughout Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and further north. Developed by the QLD Dept. of Ag & Fisheries for Queenslands sub-tropical climate, Redlands Joy strawberries are a large fruiting, bountiful plant which is t...outed as one of the sweetest strawberries in Australia. Great in pots or garden bedding in a sunny position; mulch under the foliage to keep fruit clean and unblemished. For best results, fertilise regularly with a product specific for fruiting plants. Happy eating!!

06.01.2022 Our new Spring Catalogue is out and we have some new products to check out.... Go to http://www.rumbalaranursery.com/latest-news

06.01.2022 Its new Catalogue time again. Check out our Autumn - Winter 2017 Catalogue, featuring our new 130mm premium herb and potted colour pots at https://www.rumbalaranursery.com/latest-news

05.01.2022 Adding a vegetable patch, or planning ornamental bedding? Help bees, butterflies, birds and other beneficial pollinators by adding these colourful Winter beneficial buddies - they will bring life and colour to your patch! We all know that pretty annuals and perennial flowers bring in the pollinators, but did you know that many herbs are also very attractive to bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects? Try planting borage, comfrey, basils, and many of the different mint or thyme varieties to draw in a happy crowd. Your fruit and vegetables need pollinators to bear fruit and you will be rewarded with both beauty and bounty :)

03.01.2022 Comfrey is possibly your gardens best friend! For thousands of years comfrey (Symphytum officinale) has been used in a multitude of ways in the garden and cropping, medicinally and as food. Whilst modern medicine now specifically advises against internal consumption of the plant, it is still used topically in preparations for the treatment of wounds, and more importantly, it can still make a big positive impact on the health of your garden! This is because comfrey is what i...s known as a dynamic accumulator plant. Comfreys large thick leaves, thick stems and the extensive tuberous root system are perfectly designed for the purpose of mining various difficult to tap minerals and other nutrients from deep in your soil for storage, and then return to the soil upon its decomposition. As gardeners, we can harvest this nutrient value in a number of ways. Comfrey leaves make an excellent compost activator as they add oxygen to your pile thus improving the ability of your compost pile to break down. As comfrey breaks down it releases all those valuable stored nutrients back onto the soil at a level that they can be more readily used by regular plants. Comfrey can also be made into a fertiliser tea. Submerge the leaves in water for a number of weeks and weigh it down with something heavy so as to squeeze out the nutrients like a teabag. You can then use this thick, dark fertiliser diluted with water to feed your garden. You can also use chopped comfrey leaves (no stems) and dolomite to make leaf-mould that can be added to your potting mix! So, not only is this cut-again, herbaceous perennial useful in our gardens as a nutrient food source for our plants and vegetables, but comfreys large, dark leaves set against its pretty mauve tubular flowers means it also makes for a striking ornamental. Of course, its not only humans that find this plant attractive, but also our other garden friends beneficial insects and bees etc. However, all this goodness comes with a couple of warnings! Firstly, NEVER consume comfrey internally and washing your hands after handing it would be good practise! Secondly, comfrey takes up some space in your garden, which is great if you wish to harvest it or enjoy its value as an ornamental, but if you are short on space it is best to put it in a contained part of the garden, lest you want to become a comfrey merchant! Place comfrey in a full-sun to part-shade position in the garden bed, or in a contained part of your garden. All in all, no matter how you choose to use it, comfrey has lasted the test of time as a farmer-gardeners staple and there it shall remain for a good time more.

03.01.2022 If you havent checked out our new catalogue yet, and particularly the new flowers coming this season, why not take a peek! https://www.rumbalaranursery.com/products-services

02.01.2022 Edible kales are nutrient dense, antioxidant filled, fibre-packed super-stars in the kitchen! Although their long-hailed position as a super-food is still hotly debated, the fact is if you eat Kale your body will thank you! Belonging to the cabbage family (Brassica oleracea), like its cousins cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and brussels sprouts, Kale is high in vitamin A, K, C, B6, Calcium, Potassium & Magnesium to name but a few, as well as being packed with anti-oxidants ...such as beta-carotene, flavonoids and polyphenols . Like many cruciferous greens, it is also linked in various studies to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Whats not to like? A versatile food, Kale comes in many forms, including the common curly green kale, the more rustic, dark leafed Tuscan (or Cavolo nero) kale, and the spikey-leaved Red-Russian Kale. Tuscan kale is used widely as a garnish, in salads, soups, braised boiled or in smoothies. Green kale can be used likewise but also makes great kale chips for a health-conscious, nutrient pack snack. The more interesting looking Red Russian Kale, with its deeply lobed, oak-like leaf provides great contrast in stir-fries and curries. Super-food or not, and how-ever you like it, edible Kale is a versatile, nutrient-packed plant that should be considered a staple in any good vegie patch.

01.01.2022 Its allium (onions, garlic, leeks, chives) season! Here is a helpful guide to planting our your alliums from Gardening Australia. Its worth noting that up here in the subtropics we can grow many alliums year-round including chives, shallots, spring onions, and we sell a year round leek variety too!