A Champion Beneficial Insect
Recently I was privileged to come upon a newly emerged green lacewing resting on a cattleya leaf drying off in the glow of the setting sun. Bursting out of its […]
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Growing African Violets – Gold Coast African Violet Society Inc.
LIGHT Adequate light is important for good growth and flowers. They like a well lit position but NOT direct sunlight. WATERINGUse room temperature water as cold water may shock their
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SEED SAVING
If you grow hybrid seeds they are unlikely to grow into exactly the same plant they came from so it is best to save seeds from plants you know and
Beware Fire Ants! NSW imposes movement restrictions on materials from Qld in fight against fire ants. Please be aware that this may impact Members bringing potted plants to our General Meetings.
Fire ants are not common in NSW, but there have been recent infestations in South Murwillumbah and Wardell, which are being treated with the goal of eradication1. A previous infestation at
Our Logo “Blandfordia grandifora”
Blandfordia Grandiflora or as they are commonly called ‘Christmas Bells’ are a must for the native garden, in fact they can be grown in any style of garden as well
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April Champion Exhibit
The Champion Exhibit for our April Meeting was a Pelican Flower ‘Aristlochia grandiflora’ Aristolochia grandiflora, is a deciduous vine with one of the world’s largest flowers that emits an odor that smells like
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