February 13, 2017April 30, 2017Conservation, Rainforest Flora, Trees

Forest Oak Tree

This tree caught my eye due to its soft foliage and distinct pattern of bark on its trunk. I found […]

January 18, 2017January 8, 2017Conservation, Rainforest Flora, Trees

Black Booyong Tree

The Black Booyong must certainly have something to do with our name ‘Booyong Conservation’. This tree is situated in the […]

January 13, 2017April 25, 2017Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Native Shrub, Rainforest Flora, Trees

Willow Bottlebrush

Along the fire trail we recently discovered the Callistemon salignus , often known as the Willow or White Bottlebrush. There […]

December 29, 2016December 29, 2016Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Native Shrub

Narrow-leaf Geebung

On the edge of the forest at Booyong you will find the Narrow-leaf Geebung, scientific name Persoonia linearis and belonging […]

December 19, 2016December 18, 2016Conservation, Rainforest Flora

Happy Wanderer

The Happy Wanderer, what a lovely name! This lovely delicate climbing purple pea flower can be found throughout the conservation […]

December 13, 2016December 13, 2016Booyong Conservation Retreat, Trees

Yellow Bloodwood Tree

I have been busy completing a life story for a client and applying for a new position at work recently, hopefully […]

November 28, 2016November 26, 2016Booyong Conservation Retreat, Cabin Garden, Conservation, Gardening - Natives, Rainforest Flora, Trees, Vulnerable Species

Grevillea Hilliana

We are very fortunate to have two Grevillea Hilliana trees at Booyong. They been listed as an Endangered Species by […]

November 18, 2016February 6, 2021Booyong Conservation Retreat, Cabin Garden, Conservation, Gardening - Natives, Rainforest Flora, Trees

Native Frangipani

In spring, outside the cabin windows you’ll find a Native Frangipani which has cream and yellow flowers and a lovely […]

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 7, 2016April 30, 2017Booyong Conservation Retreat, Cabin Garden, Conservation, Gardening - Natives, Orchids

Tongue Orchid

We discovered this Tongue Orchid (also known as the Thumbnail Orchid) whilst creating a garden bed from fallen trees recently. […]