October 28, 2016November 1, 2016Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Weeds

Scotch Thistle

We have recently discovered this one lone Scotch thistle which is a noxious weed in NSW. It grows approximately 1m […]

October 26, 2016October 24, 2016Accomodation, Booyong Conservation Retreat, Places of Interest

Rope Swing

At Booyong Bob has recently created a traditional rope swing, which is basically a rope suspended from the tree with […]

October 24, 2016October 24, 2016Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Insects

Leeches

We are not immune to leeches at Booyong, especially in the rainforest area after rain, the leaf litter on the […]

October 22, 2016October 23, 2016Booyong Conservation Retreat, Cabin Garden, Gardening - Natives

Grevillea Venusta

We have recently discovered this stunning Grevillea at Booyong! The colours are magnificent.

October 3, 2016September 28, 2016Booyong Conservation Retreat, Places of Interest

Bago Maze

The bago maze is just twenty minutes from Booyong, and is well worth the drive. It takes place at the […]

September 23, 2016September 21, 2016Booyong Conservation Retreat, Cabin Garden, Gardening - Natives

Australian Native Violet

These little Australian Native Violets have started emerging in the garden beds around the cabin at Booyong. We’ve noticed them […]

September 21, 2016September 21, 2016Booyong Conservation Retreat, Cabin Garden, Gardening, Orchids

Pink Rock Lily

Recently our lovely neighbor gifted us this beautiful “Pink rock lily”. One of the things I love most about having […]

September 12, 2016September 10, 2016Booyong Conservation Retreat, Weeds

Fireweed

The fireweed was the first weed introduced to me at Booyong and I can’t walk past a plant without removing […]

September 4, 2016Booyong Conservation Retreat, Gardening - Natives, Rainforest Flora

Boongala Gardens

Totally inspired by my visit over the weekend to Boongala Gardens in Kenthurst, Sydney. Malcolm and Jenny have spent the […]

September 2, 2016August 31, 2016Booyong Conservation Retreat, Gardening - Natives

Bracken Fern

At Booyong our cabin is surrounded by lush green bracken fern, a native Australian plant considered a weed by the […]