Magnolias

Magnolias will make a spectacular feature in your garden either planted as a single specimen or in a group planting. They are in abundance at the nursery now and there is a wide range of trees to choose from. Late winter is the perfect time to make your selection as the trees will be in […]

Hornsby Shire Celebrates Planting 30,000 Trees in Under Two Years!

Contributed by Christopher Parsons Dubbed ‘The Bushland Shire’, it is already renowned as one of the greenest places in Australia. Bolstering that reputation, the citizens of Hornsby Shire on Sydney’s upper north shore are now celebrating planting the 30,000th tree to go into their soil in less than two years! The extraordinary tree-planting milestone was […]

HIDDEN IN THE HILLS – Hazard Reduction Burns

Contributed by Lachlan Turner Hazard Reduction Burns From time to time it has been found necessary to conduct a “controlled burn” within certain areas of bushland in the Hills region, particularly areas of bushland located nearby to residential areas. It was a privilege to observe a recent operation conducted by local Bush Fire Brigades in […]

Aechmea Orlandiana Bromeliads Jan Townsend’s Presentation

The next meeting of the Bromeliads Society of Australia will be held on Saturday, 14 August at the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground, Showground Road, Castle Hill off Doran Drive. Bromeliad sales at 10am and the meeting commencing at 12noon. Guest speakers will be Jan Townsend, Bonville Bromeliads, Bonville NSW not far from Coffs Harbour. […]

Galston Rural Fire Brigade part 6

Contributed by Kara Dubois NOTIFY US OF YOUR PLANNED BURN Staying at home and doing a bit of property maintenance? If you’re planning to burn on your property, such as a pile burn, you need to let us know before you light up. Notifying us of your planned burn can help reduce unnecessary emergency calls. […]

Aussie Pump Overload

Aussie Pumps is an extraordinary Hills District success. Starting out with only four people, the company has developed innovative and progressive products for agriculture, mining, industry and government. Aussie pump’s growth means they have great opportunities for people with imagination, energy and intelligence. Check out the website for job descriptions in a wide range from […]

GLENORIE RFS – Handle with Safety

August is a great time of year to start preparations for spring. The days begin to warm up a little, and there is more incentive to get into the garden. GLENORIE RFS GLENORIE RFS This is a good time to check trees on your property for any damage that may have happened during the winter. Warmer […]