Bromeliad Society of Australia
The Bromeliad Society of Australia’s next meeting will be held on Saturday, 13th August in the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground off Showground Road, Castle Hill. Sales to members, guest and the general public from 10am with the meeting commencing at 12noon. At this meeting there will be a special discussion on identifying bromeliad pups, […]
Heath Banksia
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_col-lg-1/5 vc_col-md-1/5 vc_col-xs-1/5″][us_image image=”81787″ size=”thumbnail” align=”left” style=”circle” has_ratio=”1″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4/5 vc_col-md-4/5 vc_col-xs-4/5″][vc_column_text]By Lachlan Turner[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As you might expect during winter months, there are not as many wildflowers in bloom in our bushland reserves. However, there is a particular Heath Banksia that displays its brilliant colour alongside some of the region’s walking tracks during […]
Galston Garden Club
The Galston Garden Club are meeting regularly each month with visitors, new members and existing members coming together to enjoy the guest speakers, the trading table of plants which just amazes me each month, and of course the camaraderie conversation over a cuppa at the end of the meeting. The Club meets on the 2nd […]
WISEMANS FERRY ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE
[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1411477992738{background-color: #cecece !important;}” full_width=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] WISEMANS FERRY ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE & NEW ARRANGEMENTS FOR SACKVILLE FERRY As emergency repair works continue on Wisemans Ferry Road (WFR) between Halcrows Road and O’Briens Road, Cattai, WFR is expected to REOPEN by FRIDAY, 12th AUGUST 2022, weather permitting. I know that travel times have been frustratingly longer than […]
Bromeliad Society of Australia
Great news for the Bromeliad Society of Australia, its members and guests with the resumption of their meetings in 2022. The next meeting will be held on Saturday, 12th February at the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground, Showground Road, Castle Hill off Doran Drive. Many beautiful Bromeliads will be available for purchase when sales open […]
Hydrangeas
With the summer months approaching it’s nice to add a splash of long-lasting colour to the garden. Planting a hydrangea is a great choice, as they have stood the test of time for being easy to grow and care for. They flower profusely given the correct position, and also make fantastic garden borders or spot […]
Galston District Garden Club
By Greta Wickham The Galston District Garden Club has great pleasure in announcing resumption of monthly meetings beginning 14th April 2021. The meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Galston Community Centre, 37 Arcadia Road, Galston. Time, 7.30pm We always enjoy welcoming new people and visitors to the Club. A […]
Our Trees for Weeds Program is in Full Swing Again
By Nick Chartorisky – Still Creek Landcare Thanks again to a very generous donor we are pleased to offer Free Locally Sourced Native Plants for people in our district who are improving their land. We can now supply plants for properties in and around the Still Creek Catchment. This includes areas in both Hornsby and […]
Warrah
Well what a strange summer that turned out to be! While we did not miss the heat and the smoke we have come to expect, the frequent rain did not make it as easy for farmers as one might think. With the weather beginning to cool down even more and the days shortening, our focus […]
Bromeliad Society of Australia Meetings to Resume
By Dianne Tulloch Great news for lovers of bromeliads and the Bromeliad Society of Australia is the resumption of their meetings beginning on Saturday, 10 April in the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground with sales commencing from 10am. Local Government COVIDSafe restrictions have now been reduced to 2sq.m in the Federation Pavilion and this means […]
