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 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.

September 28, 2016September 24, 2016Conservation, Trees

Cabbage Gum

There are a large range of Eucalypts throughout both the cabin and conservation area within Booyong. And the common Cabbage […]

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 […]

August 31, 2016Accomodation, Booyong Conservation Retreat

Fire Pit Seating ….

We’ve created some comfortable seating around the fire pit this past week and are enjoying the opportunity to enjoy the […]