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Category: Conservation

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 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 25, 2016September 21, 2016Fauna, Lizards

Goanna – Lace Monitor

We’ve seen our resident Lace Monitor of late – he’s coming out to enjoy the sunshine! He is commonly seen walking […]

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 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 14, 2016September 10, 2016Conservation, Frogs

Peron’s Tree Frog – Miraculously changes in response to the environment!

This amazing Peron’s tree frog can camouflage from emerald green and brown frog in the darkness of a log, too a […]

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 1, 2016August 31, 2016Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Trees

Australian Wattle

Today, 1st September is Australian National Wattle Day and the first day of spring. On a recent trip to Booyong […]

August 22, 2016August 19, 2016Conservation, Ferns, Floral Herbs

Maidenhair fern

Almost 40 different fern species have been listed at Booyong which is not surprising given the lush rainforest within the […]

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