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March 19, 2021 0 Comments Activities, Gardening, Health & Lifestyle

Five things you can do this rainy weekend

Do some arts and crafts The Hills Shire Library Service has a vast range of online databases, and one of those websites library members have access to is the Hobbies and Craft Reference Centre. It has everything from sculpting to painting, and …

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March 5, 2021 0 Comments Gardening

Plant of the month – Common Lagenifera

Botanical Name: Lagenophora stipitata (Synonym: Lagenifera stipitata) Common Name: Common Lagenifera Family: Asteraceae Meaning: Lagenophora: From Latin meaning flagon or flask bearing, referring to the fruit. stipitata: From Latin, meaning stalked. Habitat: Grasslands, woodlands and sclerophyll forests, from the coast to higher …

Clean Up Australia Day – why young people in the Hills care

Written by Hills Shire Youth Ambassadors Hayley Irving and Anthony Radic We love the Hills, and we love our local parks and bushland. That’s why we are stepping up, cleaning up and making the pledge to stop using single use plastic bottles this Clean Up …

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February 1, 2021 0 Comments Gardening

Plant of the month – Yellow Burr Daisy

Botanical Name: Calotis lappulacea Common Name: Yellow Burr Daisy Family: Asteraceae Meaning: Calotis: From Greek meaning beautiful ear. lappulacea: From Latin lappa, meaning a burr, referring to the seed. Habitat: Grasslands and open forest on the Cumberland Plain. Soils: Heavy clay to …

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January 18, 2021 0 Comments Gardening

Plant of the month – Lessor Flannel Flower

Botanical Name: Actinotus minor Common Name: Lessor Flannel Flower Family: Apiaceae Meaning: Actinotus: From Greek meaning to have rays, in reference to the ray-like bracts. minor: From Latin, meaning lessor, referring to the smaller size. Habitat: Sunny positions in sclerophyll woodland and …

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December 2, 2020 0 Comments Gardening

Plant of the month – Slender Riceflower

Family: Thymelaeaceae Meaning: Pimelea: From Greek pimele, meaning soft and fat, possibly in reference to the oily seeds. linifolia: From Latin, meaning straight-leaved. Habitat: Sunny positions in woodland and heath. Habit: Shrub to 50cm to 1.5m. Leaves: Opposite, linear and soft. Quickly …

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November 3, 2020 1 Comment Gardening

Plant of the month – Dwarf Apple Gum

Botanical Name: Angophora hispida Common Name: Dwarf Apple Gum Family: Myrtaceae Meaning: Angophora: From Greek aggos and phero, meaning vessel which refers to the fruit. hispida: From Latin, meaning rough, from being covered with hairs. Habitat: Shallow sand on sandstone, especially on ridgetops. Habit: Small …

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October 16, 2020 0 Comments Gardening

Spring has sprung at Roxborough Park Rose Garden

Roxborough Park Rose Garden is bursting with beautiful blooms! Thousands of roses are on display, showcasing 80 different species. Many of the varieties have been donated by local nurseries and rose societies. The Garden was established in 1972 and is regarded as …

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October 1, 2020 0 Comments Gardening

Plant of the month – Xanthosia pilosa

Botanical Name: Xanthosia pilosa Common Name: Woolly Xanthosia Family: Apiaceae Meaning: Xanthosia: From Greek xanthos, meaning yellow, referring to the flowers even though most are white. pilosa: From Latin pilos meaning hairy, referring to the leaves. Habitat: Sheltered woodlands, usually in dry, rocky and sandy …

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July 28, 2020 0 Comments Gardening

Plant of the month – Banksia

Botanical Name: Banksia spinulosa Common Name: Hairpin Banksia Family: Proteaceae Meaning: Banksia: Named after botanist Sir Joseph Banks. spinulosa: From Latin, meaning with small spines referring to the leaves. Habitat: Heath, woodland and dry sclerophyll on sandstone. Habit: Shrub 1 – 3m. …

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Gardening

Five things you can do this rainy weekend

Plant of the month – Common Lagenifera

Clean Up Australia Day – why young people in the Hills care

Plant of the month – Yellow Burr Daisy

Plant of the month – Lessor Flannel Flower

Plant of the month – Slender Riceflower

Plant of the month – Dwarf Apple Gum

Spring has sprung at Roxborough Park Rose Garden

Plant of the month – Xanthosia pilosa

Plant of the month – Banksia

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