Ecosystem

Borage

Posted July 26, 2020 Booyong ConservationPosted in Accomodation, Booyong Conservation Retreat, Cabin Garden, Gardening, Orchard, Vegetable Garden

After several attempts, we have finally had success growing Borage at Booyong. The poly tunnel and netting are what helped […]

Using Fire to reduce risk!

Posted November 7, 2018November 4, 2018 Booyong ConservationPosted in Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Projects

Prior to the Summer Season we experimented with using fire in the Meadow to reduce risk and prepare for the […]

An exceptionally dry Winter at Booyong

Posted October 9, 2017October 8, 2017 Booyong ConservationPosted in Accomodation, Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Gardening, Orchard, Recycling and Going Green, Vegetable Garden

Being a rural property that is dependent upon rain water, Booyong has certainly felt the impact of our dry winter. […]

Coral Fungi

Posted June 28, 2017June 25, 2017 Booyong ConservationLeave a commentPosted in Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Fungi, Rainforest Flora

The other fungi we have recently discovered in the rainforest is a salmon pink coral like fungi. We believe this […]

Fungi at Booyong

Posted June 22, 2017June 22, 2017 Booyong ConservationLeave a commentPosted in Conservation, Fungi

The fungi in the rainforest at Booyong have fascinated me and I have to admit at this time I know […]

The Booyong Rainforest ….

Posted June 2, 2017June 2, 2017 Booyong ConservationLeave a commentPosted in Australian Mammals, Birds, Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Fauna, Frogs, Grasses, Insects, Native Shrub, Orchids, Rainforest Flora, Trees

When you enter into the rainforest at Booyong it’s like another world and we are looking forward to sharing our […]

I think this Joey needs a name – any ideas?

Posted January 20, 2017January 8, 2017 Booyong ConservationLeave a commentPosted in Accomodation, Australian Mammals, Booyong Conservation Retreat, Cabin Garden, Conservation, Fauna

Back in April last year we did a blog post on this Eastern Grey Kangaroo who is still visiting the cabin […]

Cape Water Lily

Posted November 21, 2016November 12, 2016 Booyong ConservationLeave a commentPosted in Aquatic Plants, Booyong Conservation Retreat, Cabin Garden, Conservation, Frogs, Rainforest Flora

The Cape Water Lily is native to South Africa and we are always delighted when the sun shines and they […]

Leeches

Posted October 24, 2016October 24, 2016 Booyong ConservationLeave a commentPosted in Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Insects

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

Eucalyptus grandis

Posted June 27, 2016June 21, 2016 Booyong ConservationLeave a commentPosted in Conservation, Rainforest Flora

Scientific Name: Eucalyptus grandis Common Name: Flooded Gum As recent owners of Booyong we are constantly making new discoveries! When […]