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How to grow a tiny forest in your backyard
Forests don’t have to be far-flung nature reserves, isolated from human life. Instead, we can grow them right where we are — even in cities. Eco-entrepreneur and TED Fellow Shubhendu Sharma grows ultra-dense, biodiverse mini-forests of native species in urban … Continue reading
Welcome Mitchelton Organic Gardners
By: Michael Fox Saturday morning and I’m listening to Annette McFarlane’s Gardening Tips on 612 ABC Saturday Breakfast, while I make breakfast. At the end of the segment Annette tells Katrina she is heading for Mitchelton Library to meet with the … Continue reading
Posted in Bees, Pollinator Link, Wildlife Corridor
Tagged Anne-Mary McLoughlin, Annette McFarlane's Gardening Tips, BCC Mitchelton Library, butterfly life-cycle, DIY in-garden composter, Mitchelton Library, MOGI Mitchelton Organic Gardners, Orchard Swallowtail Butterfly Papilio aegeus, Pied Butcher Birds Cracticus nigrogularis, water for wildlife, worms
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Get “Into Horticulture”with Calyx
By: Michael Fox Thanks to Gaye Gahler at Calyx Horticultural Services for the excellent article in the latest edition of Into Horticulture. Visit The Queensland Gardening Pages site to find a rich deep resource of local gardening knowledge which, like any exciting garden, … Continue reading
Hiding in plain Site
By: Michael Fox Tawny Frogmouths with their bushy eyebrows and their “I’m watching you stare.” are real characters in our suburban backyards. Hiding in plain site is the fourth in my Pollinator Link articles for the Living in the Shires … Continue reading
Continuous Learning at The Planting Festival
by Sandra Tuszynska As a biological scientist, I am always excited about new ways in which we can clean up, restore and support our soils and natural habitats. This is why I feel so passionate about the Planting Festival. It … Continue reading
Posted in Pollinator Link
Tagged biochar, Christopher Carr, Dan Beeston, education, Frog Pond and Wildlife Habitat worskshop, Greg Wah, Insect Biodiversity Workshop, Let's Make Biochar Workshop, Michael Fox, Paul Taylor, Pollinator Link, Sandra Tuszynska, Sean Morrow, Smart Enough to Know Better, The Biochar Revolution, The Planting 2016, the Planting Festival, Woodford Festival, Woodfordia, workshops
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Brighton Bushcare – Boondall to Tinchi Tamba
By: Michael Fox It was a real pleasure to visit the dynamic Brighton Wetlands Habitat Group with group leaders Jenny and Nev Kingdom. I was particularly impressed by the number of volunteers including three first timers. I discuss this with Nev … Continue reading
Posted in Pollinator Link, Wildlife Corridor
Tagged Bayside and Northern Suburbs Star, Brighton Wetlands Habitat Group, Butterfly, Fairy Wrens., Orange-streaked Ringlet Hypocysta irius, Pampas Grass Cortaderia selloana, Water Snowflake Nymphoides indica, Wiry Love Grass Eragrostis elongata, Wood Ducks Chenonetta jubata
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Pollinator Link at The Planting Woodfordia
By: Michael Fox I will be sharing the Pollinator Link™ vision at The Planting Festival – Woodfordia – 29 April to 1 May It is called The Planting and it is held at Woodfordia the Woodford Folk Festival site. At … Continue reading
Posted in Pollinator Link, Uncategorized
Tagged bees, Birds, Butterfly, Helen Schwencke, pollination, Sandra Tuszynska, The Planting Woodfordia
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Inviting Squirrel Gliders into Bill Hewitt Reserve
By: Michael Fox Matthew Campbell, ALP candidate for Coorparoo, met with community representatives from Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee (B4C) , Whites Hill State College P&C and other local community members about the future of Bill Hewitt Reserve. . . … Continue reading
