Minnamurra Rainforest
As we leave the city behind, we chill out in a sub-tropical rainforest in the South Coast of NSW. Kiama is an easy drive from Sydney. Everyone loves to see the Blowhole as it shoots plumes of water when the seas are running south-east. It's ... [... more]
Getaway |
Blue Tongue Lizards
There are six species of blue tongue lizards (Tiliqua sp.) in Australia. They live in a wide variety of habitats ranging from desert, to tropical and subtropical forests and mountainous areas. These large members of the skink family are hardy, ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Gifts for the gardenia lover:
Gardenia is a genus of evergreen flowering shrubs and trees native to tropical and sub-tropical Australia, Asia and Africa. They are prized for their strong sweet aroma and large flowers. Gardenia prefer sheltered humid locations, and acidic ... [... more]
Gardening Talk |
Black cod - Epinephelus daemelii
Black cod, also known as black rockcod or black-saddled rockcod, are a large, reef-dwelling, carnivorous grouper species. They are found in warm temperate and subtropical parts of the south-western Pacific. Large black cod are slow moving, ... [... more]
NSW Dept Primary Industries |
Grey Nurse Shark
Grey nurse sharks are a large shark native to subtropical to cool temperate waters in the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic, Indian and western Pacific Oceans. Once widely distributed, they are now mainly restricted to Australia and the east ... [... more]
NSW Dept Primary Industries |
Leprosy explained
Leprosy is a chronic bacterial infection that affects parts of the body and the nervous system, particularly the peripheral nerves. Leprosy is characterised by skin lesions. The disease is common in tropical and subtropical regions but is curable ... [... more]
Better Health |
Cumquats, lemons, mandarins and oranges
Cumquats (shown above) make a delicious marmalade and the plants are very pretty in pots. Humid subtropical, Mediterranean, temperate zones; temperatures below 38C. Particularly from spring to the middle of autumn; less in winter. Late winter and ... [... more]
Better Homes & Gardens Australia |
Competition
The Garden Gurus, Korea Tourism, Lotte Travel and Asiana Airlines are giving you the chance to win you're a trip for two to Korea's top holiday spot, the subtropical island paradise of Jeju Island. The trip includes 3 nights deluxe accommodation ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Bunjae Artpia
Neville visits the subtropical Jeju Island, on the southern tip of the peninsula to take a look at one of the world's horticultural wonders, Bunjae Artpia, literally Bonsai utopia. For Neville, the real story is about the creator and director, Mr ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Neville's Backyard
We are back in Neville's backyard to give you a couple of hints for some trusty water-hardy plants with a bit of spunk. Found in the subtropical woodland areas of East Africa, Madagascar, East Asia and Australasia. Mostly under 1 m tall, long ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Frangipani (Plumeria)
Frangipani (genus Plumeria) is native to tropical and sub-tropical America. However today it is most widely recognised as associated with Hawaii, via the lovely leis. A garden or room can be transformed into a tropic oasis by the clever use of ... [... more]
Gardening Talk |
Cordyline stricta
This slender subtropical shrub native to eastern Australia will adapt to temperate climates. The dark green, strap-like, floppy leaves with toothed margins are no more than 2 cm (3/4 in) wide but 60cm (2ft) long and cascade down a slender stem. ... [... more]
Janine's Garden |
