Life and Wildlife on the Banks of the Murrumbidgee
It's an embarrassment that when I see litter in our paddocks. That's because it's usually my own: one of my tree guards that has blown off and landed in the creek, or among the ti-tree, or strung up against a barbed-wire fence. But collecting them again is the easy part. The problem is what to... Continue Reading →
Seed collecting is a new art for me. It requires timing, observation and knowledge of what you're looking for. Mostly I'm nervous that I'll just take the seeds off a plant and waste them by not planting them in time. In 2011 we planted a lot of mixed trees and shrubs as tubestock on a... Continue Reading →
The Easter Bunny this year brought friends and excellent company - and the planting of 182 trees and shrubs . Generally, our method of planting trees and shrubs requires lots of water. We pour on 10 to 20 litres per tree to give them a head start in our dry landscape. We add mulch... Continue Reading →
Once upon a time, a scientist was interested in the physiology and adaptability of Australian snowgums. The official name of snowgums is eucalyptus pauciflora because they have only a few flowers (not because their flowers are crummy). In the mountains they're known for their twisted shapes and striped trunks. They're the highest... Continue Reading →
