Formosan or Taiwan lily (Lilium formosanum)
Infestations can be dug out, but the bulb and any small bulbils forming around the old bulb must also be removed and disposed of safely (by burning or deep burial). Removing the flowers as soon as they have finished, before seed production can ... [... more]
Eurobodalla Shire Council |
Dividing Bromeliads
In our segment Don divided a clump of Billbergia pyramidalis. This is a vigorous, tank bromeliad from Brazil. Its broad leaves are arranged in a vase-like shape with overlapping bases, forming a natural reservoir (or tank) for water. In late ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Hericium clathroides
Description and distribution map for Hericium clathroides in Australia. Literally: hedgehog like a 'lattice' or 'trellis', i.e. forming a spiny trellis. The 'stalactite fungus' is a delicate and intricately beautiful, pendulous fungus found on ... [... more]
Fungimap |
Geastrum fornicatum
Description and distribution map for Geastrum fornicatum in Australia. Geastrum fornicatum (= G. fenestriatum) is a puffball of the earthstar type, with mycelial layer forming a basal cup, to which are attached the tips of the 4-5 rays; these ... [... more]
Fungimap |
Your Garden Questions Answered: Spring Projects
If you go out into the garden at this time of year you can almost see plants growing and forming flower buds virtually overnight. Spring is the growth month which means one thing food, food, food. If you've got some special plants that need ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Permanent care can be challenging
Many children in permanent care have a history of abuse or neglect. This can affect their behavioural and emotional development, and lead to challenging behaviours and difficulties in forming relationships of trust. Many children who are in ... [... more]
Better Health |
Renee Askins
After forming an intense bond with Natasha, a wolf cub she raised as part of her undergraduate research, Renée Askins was inspired to found the Wolf Fund. As head of this grassroots organization, she made it her goal to restore wolves to ... [... more]
Random House |
Lemon Fish with Mushrooms
Heat in a jug on HIGH for around 2 minutes until thick, stirring occasionally to prevent lumps from forming. Add the lemon juice, wine, mustard, fennel and pepper. Allow to sit while preparing the fish fillets. Cut large fillets in half (ensuring ... [... more]
Nutrition Australia |
Banana Ice Cream
put diluted milk into a blender and add veg oil slowly while it is running add syrup and bannanas and whiz it again. pour into dish and place in freezer. to prevent slivers of ice forming in cream remove from containner when slightly frozen and ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Issue No. 5426 June 2004
The issue is whether this process has gone too far - that is, whether investors are failing to take adequate account of the risks ... Forming such a judgment requires a view on the level of asset prices that would be 'appropriate' given economic ... [... more]
Leithner |
Agonis flexuosa
Evergreen tree that grows naturally in the south-west of Western Australia. It is renowned for its weeping habit, forming up to a 9m foliage dome. A great shade tree or street tree and a great tree for children to climb because of its low ... [... more]
Janine's Garden |
HortNews - Wine Body Unites Grape Industry
The Grape Growers Council and the Wine Institute have joined forces, forming a new organisation to push the combined interests of grape growers and winemakers. AUCKLAND 6/3/2002 - The Grape Growers Council and the Wine Institute have joined ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
