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January 10, 2022 0 Comments 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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September 1, 2021 0 Comments Gardening

Plant of the month – Australian Indigo

Botanical Name: Indigofera australis Common Name: Australian Indigo Family: Fabaceae Subfamily: Faboideae Meaning: Indigofera: From Latin, meaning indigo bearing, after the indigo coloured dye comes from the leaves of some of these species. australis: From Latin, meaning from the south, referring to its geographic location. Habitat: …

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August 5, 2021 1 Comment Gardening

Plant of the month – Red Spider Grevillea

Botanical Name: Grevillea speciosa Common Name: Red Spider Grevillea Family: Proteaceae Meaning: Grevillea: Named after English plant collector and propagator Charles Francis Greville. speciosa: From Latin, meaning showy, referring to the flower. Habitat: Damp areas in low, sclerophyll woodlands, forests and heath. Soils: Sandy soils on …

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July 20, 2021 1 Comment Uncategorized

Meet the Aboriginal artist behind the library’s Kangaroo Dreaming colouring challenge

Internationally acclaimed Australian Aboriginal artist Dr Leonard Smith is passionate about telling the story of his people and his ancient culture through his beautiful and vividly coloured artworks. It can take the acrylic painter – who’s art goes by the name ‘Thomas’ to pay tribute …

Top lookouts in The Hills

The Hills is rich with beautiful natural scenery and amazing wildlife. Why not check out the stunning surrounds from a higher vantage point during your next walk by visiting one of the many lookouts in the area! The top lookouts in The …

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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

Plant of the month – Australian Indigo

Plant of the month – Red Spider Grevillea

Meet the Aboriginal artist behind the library’s Kangaroo Dreaming colouring challenge

Top lookouts in The Hills

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