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March 28, 2022 0 Comments Book Club, Library

Aussie author Nicole Alexander returns to The Hills

One of Australia’s favourite historical novelists Nicole Alexander will be at Vinegar Hill Memorial Library on Thursday, March 31, for a live author talk centred on her new book ‘The Last Station’. Nicole last visited The Hills in 2019 to promote her …

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March 22, 2022 0 Comments Gardening

Plant of the month – Australian Basket Grass

Botanical Name: Oplismenus aemulus Common Name: Australian Basket Grass or Wavy Beard Grass Family: Poaceae Meaning: Oplismenus: From Greek meaning armed, referring to the bristle-like appendages on the spikelets. aemulus: From Latin meaning allied, referring to the plants similarity to other species. Habitat: …

New York Times bestselling author Heather Morris is coming to the Pioneer Theatre

New York Times bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Heather Morris is coming to the Pioneer Theatre on Thursday, March 10. This will be The Hills Shire Library Service’s first “live and in conversation” author talk since they were moved online …

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February 3, 2022 1 Comment Gardening

Plant of the month – Wallum Heath

Botanical Name: Epacris pulchella Common Name: Wallum Heath or NSW Coral Heath Family: Ericaceae Subfamily: Epacridoideae Meaning:Epacris: From Latin epi and akros, meaning up on the top, referring to where the plant typically grows, on the top of hills.pulchella: From Latin pulcher, meaning beautiful. Habitat: In rocky heath, scrub, woodland …

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January 10, 2022 1 Comment Gardening

Plant of the month – Blue Dampiera

Botanical Name: Dampiera stricta Common Name: Blue Dampiera Family: Goodeniaceae Meaning: Dampiera: Named after the explorer William Dampier (1652-1715) who first saw another Dampiera species at Shark Bay in WA. stricta: From Latin meaning bound, referring to the position of the leaves against the stem …

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December 9, 2021 0 Comments Gardening

Plant of the month – Weeping Meadow Grass

Botanical Name: Microlaena stipoides Common Name: Weeping Meadow Grass Family: Poaceae Meaning: Microlaena: From Greek meaning micro cloak, referring to the floral bracts stipoides: Meaning like a Stipa grass Habitat: Common in woodlands. Drought tolerant. Low maintenance. Soils: Clay and sandstone soils. Habit: Grass 15 – 70cm …

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November 22, 2021 0 Comments Book Club

“Write the damn book” – Literary legend Fiona McIntosh’s advice to aspiring authors

Renowned Australian author Fiona McIntosh is a writing powerhouse, having penned over 40 novels in various genres throughout her career. She is best known for her historical fiction works, which transport readers back in time. Ahead of her virtual author talk on …

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November 3, 2021 0 Comments Gardening

Plant of the month – Narrow-leaved Palm Lily

Botanical Name: Cordyline stricta Common Name: Narrow-leaved Palm Lily Family: Asparagaceae Meaning: Cordyline: From Greek cordyle, referring to the stem shape of some species, meaning swelling. stricta: From Latin meaning straight or rigid, referring to the long stems. Habitat: Rainforests and damp sclerophyll forests. Grows well as a pot …

Learn how to DIY your dream wardrobe with Daisy Braid this Garage Sale Trail

Want to learn about how to make your dream wardrobe, while also being more sustainable and environmentally conscious? Daisy Braid, or DIY Daisy as she is more commonly known, will be teaching tips on how to repurpose fabric scraps and how to …

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October 14, 2021 0 Comments Gardening

Plant of the month – White Spider Grevillea

Botanical Name: Grevillea linearifolia Common Name: White Spider Grevillea Family: Proteaceae Meaning: Grevillea: Named after English plant collector and propagator Charles Francis Greville. linearifolia: From Latin meaning straight-leaved. Habitat: Heath and Woodland. Can be grown from cuttings. Fairly fast growing. Prefers full sun, but can grow in part shade. …

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Aussie author Nicole Alexander returns to The Hills

Plant of the month – Australian Basket Grass

New York Times bestselling author Heather Morris is coming to the Pioneer Theatre

Plant of the month – Wallum Heath

Plant of the month – Blue Dampiera

Plant of the month – Weeping Meadow Grass

“Write the damn book” – Literary legend Fiona McIntosh’s advice to aspiring authors

Plant of the month – Narrow-leaved Palm Lily

Learn how to DIY your dream wardrobe with Daisy Braid this Garage Sale Trail

Plant of the month – White Spider Grevillea

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