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🤩 Decorating with TILLANDSIA (Air Plants) — Ep. 386 🌱

"It's been a while since I did anything with Tillandsia, but since it's been excellent weather as of late—I figured I would not only treat the Tillandsia to the outdoors—but also work on some outdoor displays with them."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZCwoX0-sFw

🎥 Summer Rayne Oakes

Decorating with TILLANDSIA (Air Plants) — Ep. 386 It's been a while since I did anything with Tillandsia, but since it's been excellent weather as of late—I figured I would not only treat the Tillandsia to t...

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🇦🇺 Australian Native Flowers: Our Top Picks 🔝

😍 Native flowers are becoming more and more popular with Australian gardeners. 🐝 Native flowers not only attract birds, bees and butterflies to your garden, but they are also generally much lower maintenance than exotic varieties. 🌸 They are also more resistant to drought and other challenging growing conditions.💪⬇️

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Australian Native Flowers: Our Top Picks | Ultimate Backyard Native flowers are becoming more and more popular with Australian gardeners.

🌵 COLD-HARDY SUCCULENT Planter Refresh (with Special Guests) — Ep. 383 💚

🌿 Last year Summer Rayne Oakes designed this cold-hardy succulent "Buddha Bowl" and happy to say—it held up fairly nicely, but it needs a little refresh. Luckily she had some help from some of her furry little friends on this one.

📽 Watch it now ▶️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzFBoE2qxpI

👩‍🌾 Items used:
- Espoma bonsai soil, perlite and cactus mix and fertilizer

COLD-HARDY SUCCULENT Planter Refresh (with Special Guests) — Ep. 383 Last year I designed this cold-hardy succulent "Buddha Bowl" and happy to say—it held up fairly nicely, but it needs a little refresh. Luckily I had some hel...

🌺 THE BOTANICAL BAZAAR – GOLD COAST’S GARDEN & SUSTAINABILITY FESTIVAL 🎶

📅 WHEN? 03.-04.08.2024
📍 WHERE? Gold Coast - Country Paradise Parklands, Nerang

🙃 Join us on the first weekend in August at Country Paradise Parklands, Nerang, for an event celebrating community, healthy living, and sustainability! Hosted by the Rotary Club of Gold Coast, this festival not only raises funds for community work but also supports local businesses and entertainers.

✨ EVENT HIGHLIGHTS ✨
🌱 100+ green-inspired exhibitors
🌱 Expert industry speakers
🌱 Garden walks and talks
🌱 Hands-on workshops and demonstrations
🌱 Botanical art displays
🌱 Community group showcases
🌱 A plethora of plants from diverse nurseries
🌱 Shopping for garden materials, tools, organic beauty products, and botanical homewares

🌿 Discover everything from composting and chicken keeping to habitat garden creation, beekeeping, bushfood, food preservation, and survival skills. Learn how to live sustainably and off the grid with innovative concepts.

🌿 If you need more information or want to buy tickets, visit:
https://botanicalbazaargc.com.au


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🌴 MY TROPICAL GARDEN IN WINTER - can the plants survive? 🤔
"We are halfway through winter so I thought I'll check in on the garden ... so far so good ..."

😜 And how are your plants doing this winter? 🌿

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Why is it so important for us to create pollinator habitat in our own yards?

Habitat that pollinators need in order to survive is shrinking. As native vegetation is replaced by roadways, manicured lawns, crops and non-native gardens, pollinators lose the food and nesting sites that are necessary for their survival.

Remaining patches of prairie and meadow have become more disconnected. That makes it harder for pollinators to reach new breeding sites or find better habitat.

Migratory pollinators face special challenges. If the distance between the suitable habitat patches along their migration route is too great, smaller, weaker individuals may die during their journey.

With approximately 40 million acres of sterile, green, manicured lawn in the United States it is important for homeowners to realize that our front lawns are the front lines!

This graphic from Pollinator Pathways illustrates this very well.

ETA: While I didn't create this graphic, my assumption is that "honey bees" are not included because they are a non-native species.

🌿 LIGULARIA 'DESIGNER VERDE' – YOUR GARDEN’S ELEGANT COMPANION! 🌴

🛒 SHOP NOW:
https://www.plantark.com.au/plants/ligularia/remiformis/ligularia-designer-verde/PA2941363040

🌼 Ligularia 'Designer Verde' is a charming perennial known for its compact size and striking foliage. Perfect for adding a touch of elegance to gardens, borders, and containers.

⬆️ SIZE: Grows to a height and spread of 30-60 cm, forming a compact mound of glossy green leaves with bright yellow flowers.

🪴 GROWING TIPS:
1️⃣ Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light. Can tolerate some shade.
2️⃣ Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining soil. Amend with organic matter.
3️⃣ Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
4️⃣ Fertilization: Feed with balanced fertilizer in spring and summer.
5️⃣ Pruning: Lightly prune after flowering to maintain shape.
6️⃣ Mulching: Use organic mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
7️⃣Pests: Watch for aphids, slugs, and powdery mildew. Treat promptly.

🌱 LANDSCAPE USES: Ideal for tropical or lush gardens, under trees and shrubs, or poolside for a bold statement.

🛒 SHOP NOW:
https://www.plantark.com.au/plants/ligularia/remiformis/ligularia-designer-verde/PA2941363040

💵 PRICE: $36

🏡 Enhance your garden with this fashionable plant. Order yours today!
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♻️ PLASTIC FREE JULY 2024 🌍

🌍 Join millions of people worldwide reducing their plastic waste!

🌱 Plastic Free July® is a global movement that empowers millions to be part of the solution to plastic pollution. Cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities start with us!

💪 Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics?

🌿 Tag a friend you want to join you and together we can make a big difference.

😎 ABOUT THE CHALLENGE

🌍 Plastic Free July provides resources and ideas to help you (and millions of others around the world) reduce single-use plastic waste every day at home, work, school, and even at your local café.

🌍 This global movement has inspired over 100 million participants in 190 countries. By making small changes, you can collectively make a massive difference to our communities. You can choose to refuse single-use plastics in July (and beyond!). Best of all, being part of Plastic Free July will help you find great alternatives that can become new habits forever.

🌍 Join millions of people worldwide in taking small steps to reduce plastic pollution this July!

🌍 For ideas and solutions on how to get started, check out the new Plastic Free July downloadable calendar.

🌱 This resource offers popular small steps to consider throughout July—and beyond—for reducing plastic waste in your home and everyday life.

💚 What plastic-free small steps are you considering this July? We’d love to hear your ideas, so please share your plans and inspire others!

✅ Sign Up for Plastic Free July:
www.plasticfreejuly.org/take-the-challenge/

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Plastic Free July

🌱 WHY IS MY BROMELIAD PLANT DYING? 🌿

🌸✨Did you know that some plants bloom only once in their lifetime? These unique plants, known as monocarpic, pour all their energy into one extraordinary flowering event before setting seeds and then dying. This fascinating life cycle is seen in plants like agaves, bamboos, and even some types of palms.

🌿 Monocarpic plants aren't just annuals; they can also be biennials or perennials, living for several years before their spectacular bloom. Their single flowering event is not just a beautiful display but a vital part of their life cycle, ensuring the continuation of their species.

One well-known monocarpic plant is the bromeliad. These tropical beauties, native to Central and South America, are popular for their vibrant foliage and long-lasting blooms. Even though they flower only once, bromeliads often produce "pups" or offsets, ensuring their legacy continues. 🌺🪴

💚 Why Love Monocarpic Plants and Bromeliads?
• Spectacular Blooms: Once-in-a-lifetime flowering event.
• Easy to Care For: Ideal for indoor gardening.
• Unique Watering Needs: Bromeliads prefer to have their central cup filled with water.
• Brighten Any Space: Their exotic look adds a touch of the tropics to your home.
Bring home a piece of this natural wonder and watch as your monocarpic plant prepares for its grand finale. Check out our collection today and add some exotic beauty to your garden or indoor space! 🌟
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Lilly Pilly hedges are a testament to the beauty and utility of native plants, offering year-round greenery and the option for formal or informal shapes, enhancing garden landscapes with minimal maintenance https://ultimatebackyard.com.au/lilly-pilly-hedge

🌿 A GUIDE TO AUSTRALIA'S MOST POISONOUS PLANTS 🏴‍☠️

🛑 Certain Australian plants produce toxic substances as a defence mechanism against predators. 🧐 It's probably not something you think about often, but did you know that there are around 1000 plants in Australia that are poisonous to humans and animals? ⬇️

🌱 https://ultimatebackyard.com.au/poisonous-plants/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3BKxU3q4LWGaft0YksmzzUrajhU3to5-eiEW9xng60EDfvPWLvKT9d83M_aem_vCt5MRw-SJzh_ceVtDUBIA

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🌱 ORCHID WINTER SHOWS 🌿

1️⃣ TOWNSVILLE THE 2024 WINTER ORCHID SHOW🤩

➡️ WHEN? 5th do 7th July 2024
➡️ WHERE? Townsville

🟢 Townsville Orchid Society is dedicated to the cultivation and conservation of Orchids.

🟢 This Orchid Show will be held from Friday 5th July to Sunday 7th July 2024 at our Hall in Charles Street, Kirwan (in the block between Thuringowa Drive and Bamford Lane). It will be open from 9 am to 4 pm on Friday and Saturday, and from 9am to 2pm on Sunday. Orchids and other plants will be available for sale.

❗️ Show Judging (which is not open to the public) will be held from 7 pm Thursday 4th July 2024. More information is on the website, where is also show schedule available.

📲 WWW:
http://www.townsvilleorchidsociety.org.au/?p=4

Townsville Orchid Society

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2️⃣ VICTORIAN COUNTRY ORCHID CLUBS CHALLENGE 😍
hosted by Warrnambool & District Orchid Society

➡️ WHEN? Sat, Jul 6 2024 – Sun, Jul 7 2024
➡️ WHERE? Bruaer College Gymnasium, Caramut Road, Warrnambool

🌈 A massed orchid show put on by up to 11 orchid clubs from west of Melbourne.

🟣 This annual event is held in a different town each year - it has been 10 years since it was in Warrnambool. Orchids are spectacular flowering plants of great beauty, and many are heavily scented as well. There are many species that grow very successfully in our local climate. This show is an amazing showcase for those interested in trying orchids through to experts.

🟣 There are trade stands with orchids and supplies for sale. This event is a part of Winter in Warrnambool.

ℹ️ Find more information at:
https://whatson.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/victorian-orchid-country-clubs-challenge

🌿 BRIGHTEN YOUR HOME WITH ALPINIA ZERUMBET "VARIEGATA" 🌿

Bring the vibrant beauty of the tropics into your home with Alpinia Zerumbet 'Variegata'! Known for its striking variegated foliage and unique shell-like flowers, this plant is a showstopper in any setting.

🏡 WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT:
• 🌱 Vibrant Foliage: Bright green leaves with creamy yellow stripes.
• 🌸 Unique Flowers: Occasionally blooms with fragrant, shell-like flowers.
• ☀️ Versatile: Thrives indoors and outdoors, perfect for adding a tropical touch to your garden or home.

🛒 GET YOURS TODAY! 🪴 Elevate your space with this exotic beauty. Limited stock available, so don’t miss out!

https://www.plantark.com.au/plants/alpinia/zerumbet/alpinia-zerumbet-variegata/PA1117452236
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❗️ THE INVITATION ‼️

🌱 QUEENSLAND GARDEN EXPO – 40TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT 🌿
4️⃣ GREAT DAYS OF GARDENING IN 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣

➡️ WHERE? Nambour Showgrounds, Sunshine Coast
➡️ WHEN? 4 – 7 July 2024

🥳 It’s time to get excited! Immerse yourself in 7 hectares of pure inspiration, with over 360 exhibitors offering gardening knowledge, along with Australia’s largest gardening speaker program.

😎 In 2024, we are celebrating our 40th Anniversary, and tickets are now on sale through our website. All tickets purchased online will automatically receive a 10% discount on the gate price. The online ticket will also help you get through the gate faster.

💸 Buy tickets here: https://bit.ly/2LbBEEs

🙃 The program varies daily, so check out the lineup for each day and plan your visit in advance! With over 150 FREE talks over the 4 days of the event, we are sure you will find something to spark your interest.
https://bit.ly/3CgHImN

🗞 Check out our Program Magazine for all there is to see and do at the Expo and visit us between 4-7 July at the Nambour Showgrounds for FOUR GREAT DAYS of gardening fun!

🤓 View the QLD Garden Expo 2024 magazine here:
https://bit.ly/3RAZFnU

💙 Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2612900802203381/?ref=newsfeed

ℹ️ Find out more information at:
https://qldgardenexpo.com.au/

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What is the Best Fertiliser for Frangipanis? | Ultimate Backyard The heady sweet aroma of frangipani flowers conjures up images of tropical regions and warm, balmy summer evenings.

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A prune in June means your citrus trees won't be affected by harsh winter winds.

Find out how to make the most of your citrus trees here: https://better-homes-gardens.visitlink.me/n1Gxmx

🪴 AUSTRALASIAN CARNIVOROUS PLANT SOCIETY WINTER SHOW 2024

🌱 WHEN: Friday, 14 June 2024
🌱 WHERE: Woodstock Community Centre, 22 Church Street, Burwood, NSW 2134

🪰 Australasian Carnivorous Plant Society’s Winter Show is only 1 day away. Everyone is welcome. Members are encouraged to bring plants to show, sell, or swap. 1st and 2nd place winners will receive $20/$10 Bunnings gift cards.

😎 There are 5️⃣ categories to enter:
• Drosera
• Pinguicula
• Nepenthes
• Native
• Other CP

⌚️ Setup is from 6:30 to 7:30 pm (no late entries). A 10% commission will be charged on all sales at the show.

ℹ️ Find more information at:
https://auscps.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0biZWsf360M6wuwpfoN19VIsMvTX_HhDtZ_J64T0xj90MJOf8ZQMo4yIY_aem_AcYuyAdvJOTVyy0M5z7rgH04hwZIUyLPUxeimqtYt2DLn414LH0YIPu8jXQu33RJx8LzqTATnocg64ImAl6vDzBI

Australasian Carnivorous Plant Society Inc.

😎 What plants can you spot? 🌱

🤩 What plants can you spot in this gorgeous patch?

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💡 Get onto our website for some tips on growing native flowers in your garden this weekend: https://ab.co/GardeningFactSheets

😍 EUPHORBIA TIRUCALLI - FIRESTICKS 🔥

🪸 Transform your space with the vibrant hues of Euphorbia ‘Firesticks’! Originating from Africa, this stunning succulent showcases brilliant reds and oranges in the cooler months, bringing a burst of color to your home or garden.

🛒 SHOP NOW ‼️
https://www.plantark.com.au/plants/euphorbia/tirucalli/euphorbia-tirucalli-firesticks/PA2512801537

🌞 Resembling sea coral, this evergreen succulent shrub features pencil-thin, vertical stems that form a striking thicket. The stems shift from reddish-golden in cooler weather to yellow shades in summer, then back to redder tones in winter. New stems bear small, inconspicuous leaves that soon drop, enhancing the plant's unique appearance.

🌊 Euphorbia tirucalli is perfect for adding vertical accents in waterwise gardens, creating succulent seascapes, or lending fiery color to container floral displays. Thriving in both full sun and shady spots with plenty of light, this resilient plant handles dry conditions with ease.

🔥 Don't miss out on this landscape designer's favorite! Bring home the dazzling Euphorbia ‘Firesticks’ and elevate your garden or home decor today. 🌿

ℹ️ Find more information about Firesticks:
https://www.facebook.com/PlantArkAustralia/posts/pfbid0Heu2c5Ru5EVsiWSgJxLA5kPRQq43KjKKBMXyRxCScqtJUCXyza2ZQD9pFGWsbNSPl
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Native ground cover plants are essential for sustainable gardens, requiring less water than traditional lawns and providing a habitat for beneficial insects, making them a practical choice for environmentally conscious gardeners https://ultimatebackyard.com.au/native-ground-cover-plants

🌼 ESK GARDEN FAIR 2024 🌼

➡️ WHEN: 15th June 2024
➡️ WHERE: Esk
➡️ ENTRY: $5 (under 16 free)

🌱 Esk Garden Fair is hosted in Esk – a beautiful country town nestled at the foothill of Glen Rock, located in the scenic Somerset Region, an hour from Brisbane, and the Sunshine Coast. The new ultimate destination even for garden enthusiasts and green thumbs alike!

📯 WHAT TO EXPECT?
💚 Find the perfect addition to your garden.
🍀 Hunt for rare and unusual plants.
🌺 Be inspired by stunning garden art.
🌱 Get expert gardening advice!
🍳 Enjoy delicious cooking demos.
🌹 Indulge in some mouth-watering food.
🐨 Enjoy the entertainment.
🍄 Immerse yourself in creativity.
🌳 Absorb the country atmosphere.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids activities | Kids under 16 free!

🪴 The Esk Garden Fair is presented by the Valley of the Lakes Garden Club = a community non-profit, that focus on general gardening, plants of all kinds, and anything associated with gardening.

ℹ️ Find more information at https://www.eskgardenandlifestylefair.com

Esk Garden Fair

🌵 CACTUS & SUCCULENT SOCIETY ANNUAL SHOW 2024 🪷

😍 Every year the CSSQ puts on an annual show! They are proud to share their passion and knowledge of cacti and succulent with the public. There will be plant sales, competition plants to view, books for sale, society membership enquiries, food, drinks and coffee and like minded people.

🌵 WHEN? Saturday 8th June & Sunday 9th June 2024
🌵 WHERE? Belmont Shooting Centre, 1485 Old Cleveland Road, Belmont
🌵 OPENING HOURS? Saturday 9am to 3.30pm Sunday 9am to 2.30pm
🌵 ENTRY? Adults and children 14 years and over $5, children and under 14 years free if accompanied by an adult

💵 Cash accepted, EFTPOS, ☕ refreshments and ample 🅿️ parking available.

💡 FB event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2155114418168798/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D

ℹ️ Find more information at:
https://cssq.org.au/

Cactus & Succulent Society of Queensland
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CSSQ – CSSQ Joining CSSQ has helped me to increase my knowledge of these amazing plants and allowed me to meet many wonderful people who share my appreciation for succulents and cacti.

❤️ TYPES OF BANKSIAS: A GUIDE TO THE DIFFERENT BANKSIA VARIETIES 🌿

😍 Lots of gorgeous banksias grow naturally along the coastline. These hardy plants are dotted everywhere and are such a delight when they’re in full bloom. They’re also loved by many of the bird species that call this area home ⬇️

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Types of Banksias: A Guide to the Different Banksia Varieties | Ultimate Backyard Living in coastal Victoria means that I get to admire lots of gorgeous banksias that grow naturally along the coastline. These hardy plants are dotted everywhere and are such a delight when they’re in full bloom. They’re also loved by many of the bird species that call this area home.

🦜 STRELITZIA REGINAE - BIRD OF PARADISE🌴

☀️ Looking for a show-stopping flowering plant for your subtropical or tropical garden? Discover the Strelitzia Bird of Paradise, a hardy favorite in Australia known for its striking, bird-like flowers. The most popular species include S. reginae, S. nicolai, and S. juncea.

🟠🔵 These breathtaking flowers are long-lasting, with multiple blooms per stem. Strelitzia grows upright leaves directly from the soil, making it trunkless and easy to maintain. With minimal care, Bird of Paradise will flourish for half the year.

Perfect as cut flowers, these plants are ideal for beds, borders, pots, or poolside decorations. Bring a touch of exotic beauty to your garden with the stunning Bird of Paradise!

❗️ SHOP NOW ‼️
https://www.plantark.com.au/plants/strelitzia/reginae/strelitzia-reginae/PA1323055817

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🌿 9th BOTANIC GARDENS DAY 2024

📰 Sunday 26th May 2024

🎋 “Botanic Gardens Day is an annual day of celebration to highlight the role of plants in our lives and the important work botanic gardens and arboreta undertake every day to conserve them for future generations.

🌱 THIS YEAR’S THEME IS ‘MORE THAN A GARDEN…PROTECTING OUR PLANTS AND LANDSCAPES’

🙌 The theme reflects the fact that botanic gardens and arboreta are not only nice places to visit — they also conduct ecological research, safeguard plant diversity through living collections and seed banks and educate and empower communities in environmental sustainability.

💚 Botanic gardens are known as vital green spaces of social, cultural and heritage value within communities, but are also increasingly being recognised as the frontline in tackling the biggest challenges facing our future — biodiversity loss, adaptation to a changing climate, food security and pest and disease management.”

ℹ️ Read more information at:
https://www.bganz.org.au/botanic-gardens-day-2024/



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