There are many websites, books and other resources on attracting butterflies to your garden. Common recommendations include providing sunny ...
We've been wondering for a while about the strange browny-yellowy growths that came up in the back garden on a site where a camellia use...
Verges in suburban areas generally belong to the local council, but their upkeep is managed by the owner of the adjacent property. So your v...
We've discovered a good way to learn about the rainforest species of the Illawarra: attending a half-day course at the Coledale Rainfore...
So far, spring 2012 is a return to the hot and dry conditions that the Illawarra hasn't seen since 2009. It's a struggle for many of...
We are trying hard to attract a range of different bird and animal species to our garden, by including a range of different local plants, su...
Bellambi dunes, which run north from North Corrimal beach, are a great place to spend an hour or two walking and looking at the local plants...
If like me you're new to the Illawarra, identifying native trees can be something of a challenge. Some species are easy to recognise, li...
Climbers are an important element in many ecosystems in the Illawarra, from the heavy vines of various types of rainforest to the elegant tw...
Thanks to some local plant propagators going on an extended holiday, we have 'inherited' a selection of homegrown rainforest plants...
Thanks to years of tireless campaigning by many groups and individuals, the Dharawal National Park has finally become a reality. This pricel...
Banksias are iconic Australian plants, and grow in many parts of the country. The banksias that grow in the Illawarra include some of the be...
Wattamolla beach is a popular spot for visitors from Sydney, Wollongong and farther afield. It's on the coastal track that runs through ...