November 14, 2016November 12, 2016Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Gardening - Natives, Rainforest Flora, Trees

Two Veined Hickory

The two veined leaves were an identifying factor when we discovered the Acacia binervata  (commonly named Two Veined Hickory) at […]

November 4, 2016October 26, 2016Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Gardening - Natives, Rainforest Flora, Trees

Cheese Tree

We had heard from Dave and Beryl there was a cheese tree at Booyong and until recently we had no […]

November 2, 2016October 26, 2016Booyong Conservation Retreat, Cabin Garden, Gardening - Natives, Rainforest Flora

Dogwood Tree

The Jacksonia Scoparia (Dogwood Tree) was a mystery to us until it recently started flowering. It’s actually quite stunning and […]

October 31, 2016April 25, 2017Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Rainforest Flora, Vulnerable Species

Senna Acclinis

At Booyong we have a rare plant species “Senna acclinis” which was discovered  by our friendly botanist and is listed […]

September 30, 2016October 24, 2016Conservation, Rainforest Flora

Native Holly

Throughout the rainforest you will come across Native Holly. Its leaves are quite green and luscious which helps the plant […]

September 26, 2016September 21, 2016Conservation, Ferns, Rainforest Flora

Birds Nest Fern

The Birds Nest Fern is another popular classic, commonly seen in rainforest and gardens of New South Wales and Queensland. […]

September 16, 2016April 8, 2019Conservation, Rainforest Flora

Cordyline

Cordylines are scattered throughout the rainforest at Booyong, the wet sclerophyl forest is perfect for them, dark and moist! There […]

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 […]

July 11, 2016November 17, 2020Conservation, Rainforest Flora

Native Tamarind

Common Name: Native Tamarind Scientific Name: Diploglottis australis There are ten Diploglottis species worldwide and the Australian Native tamarind trees […]

July 6, 2016June 29, 2016Conservation, Rainforest Flora

Native Ginger

Common Name: Native Ginger Scientific Name: Alpinia caerulea Native Ginger grows near the main creek bed and along the track […]