August 11, 2019Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Grasses, Machinery, Weeds

Rhodes Grass

We believe that the meadow was home to sheep many years ago, and when we arrived a neighbour’s horses were […]

May 14, 2019May 12, 2019Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Orchard, Vegetable Garden

Harvesting Macadamia Bush Nut

In the Native Food forest we are fortunate to have an enormous Macadamia Bush nut tree, it’s magnificent. As you […]

May 7, 2019April 21, 2019Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Ferns, Rainforest Flora

Elkhorn

Within the rainforest at Booyong, we are blessed with the most magnificent Elkhorns.  Platycerium bifurcatum, the Elkhorn fern, occurs naturally […]

May 5, 2019September 23, 2024Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Rainforest Flora

Stinging Nettle

We discovered the stinging nettle at Booyong on a wet day, walking along the bush tracks of the old kiwi […]

April 7, 2019April 5, 2019Accomodation, Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Orchard

March at Booyong

It’s been a busy month at Booyong, the dam is slowly filling and the property is lovely and green with […]

April 5, 2019April 5, 2019Accomodation, Birds, Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Rainforest Flora

Azure Kingfisher

Walking recently through the secret Billabong surrounded by shades of green, something of colour caught my eye. It was a […]

February 22, 2019February 17, 2019Accomodation, Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation

Booyong on a Summer afternoon!

Booyong is exquisite at this time of the year, the mornings and afternoons are clear and fresh and the days […]

February 21, 2019February 17, 2019Booyong Conservation Retreat, Cabin Garden, Conservation, Gardening - Natives, Weeds

Tropical Soda Bush – Weed

With the assistance of Bob who has lived in Queensland, we were recently able to identify the Tropical Soda Bush […]

February 19, 2019February 17, 2019Accomodation, Birds, Booyong Conservation Retreat, Cabin Garden, Conservation, Gardening - Natives

Grevillea Moonlight

Surrounding the main dam edge, we have planted some large grevilleas. Our intention is to invite the larger birds to […]

January 23, 2019October 31, 2020Accomodation, Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Orchard

Macadamia Nuts in Food Forest

Macadamias are loved by everyone, and for good reason; they taste amazing, are full of good fats and antioxidants, lower […]