Category: Australian natives
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Greening the verge
We hear about the loss of butterfly, native bee, and bird habitat but what can we do to restore native gardens in the suburbs? Many of us do not have the space to plant a native garden because there is no room in the front or back yards. You can, with permission from the council,…
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BioR
BioR is a non-profit organisation devoted to the reconstruction of habitats for biodiversity. Reconstruction of habitats is needed to prevent on-going declines and losses of plant and animal species. Building habitats also reduces our ecological footprints. They are operating at Frahn’s Farm Nature Preserve, in the Adelaide Hills near Monarto, South Australia. One the directors of…
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Making space for native bees
Jenny Deans gave a presentation and workshop at One Planet Market, Sustainable Communities SA, on how to create an environment in your garden which protects and encourages native bees in your neighbourhood. Jenny discussed the importance of native bees in the pollination specifically of Australian native plants. Some key points in encouraging native bees in…