The Camellia is by no means the first shrub that comes to mind when thinking about trees and shrubs that grow well in the subtropical regions of the world but none the less these breathtaking flowering plants do have a place in gardens in this climate zone and given the right soil preparation, location and care can be grown successfully, rewarding their owners with some of the most stunning flowers that the floral world has to offer. Continue reading The Queen of the Winter Flowers – Camellias
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What is this strange creature?
Why, it is the humble old Case Moth hanging around our tropical apple tree. Continue reading What is this strange creature?
Hummus Green Pea Dip
In the subtropics there are still lovely balmy days and warm evenings throughout winter that warrant a tasty snack in the form of a dip such as this. Continue reading Hummus Green Pea Dip
Native Beauties of Winter – The Wattle
There are Acacias endemic to every state in Australia and some curse the pollen heavy spherical ball shaped flowers but for me the scent of wattles starting to bloom in South East Qld heralds winter. Continue reading Native Beauties of Winter – The Wattle
Coriander Woes
Warmer climate zones can really struggle when it comes to growing coriander throughout the warmer months of the year, with some resigning themselves to being complete brown thumbs and sworn to never to try coriander growing again.
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Claire Bickle 