The Zebra Finches are here in numbers which means the Porcupine Grass seed is ripe. Porcupine Grass (Triodia scariosa), sometimes called Spinifex, has an interesting story …

Our trial of scalping the soil to restore a semi-arid grassland.

Some parasitic Broomrapes are introduced pests, but one is a very rare native species. How to identify the weedy and native species.

The Orange Immortelle produces a stunning wildflower carpet after good winter rains.

Good Autumn and Winter rainfall means fields of swaying Spear Grass (Austrostipa spp.). These clever grass have self-planting seeds.

The Murnong (Yam Daisies) are flowering in the Mallee. Read more about identification, cultural uses for food and how to grow this beautiful plant.

Year after year, the Wattle have their own, consistent rhythm for flowering … and seed collection.

August is the time to sow seed of native Pine (Callitris gracilis) so the tubestock will be ready to plant out in Autumn.

I wish this was the intriguing Insect Egg Slime Mould, but it’s not … it’s Dog Vomit Slime Mould. Yuk.

Wandering Lichen is usually found blowing about on the soil surface, but when it rains the lichen unfurls to reveal …

A splash of color to brighten the Winter days

There are some fantastic resources available to help you identify fungi.