Growing Kava (Piper methysticum)
After growing Kava for the best part of 20 years (and out of its natural climatic range), I've settled on a few things that are…
Acacia phlebophylla in habitat
Below are some photos of Acacia phlebophylla in habitat, photos taken by myself in late spring 2009. Above: Healthy new growth. Above: fading light on…
Heath walk Sunshine Coast
I like to get out and explore plant communities when I move to a new area. The Sunshine Coast has some amazing heathland reserves, though…
Drunken Lorikeets?
I saw this recently on the news, flocks of Lorikeets acting strange after feeding on the flowers of certain native trees. The simple explanation was…