Time to check out the camellias As we begin to feel the season change it's time to watch out for camellias First come the sasanquas These light hearted trees are flowering all over the mountain at the moment, many of the trees have a carpet of petals underneath as the...
Looking after your chickens in autumn. Thanks to Glenda Sullivan for this update Jobs for Autumn Check birds for lice and their house for the presence of red mite. Treat hen house with food-grade diatomaceous earth (DE) and add to the flocks dust bath. . Hens moult...
Spotted recently at the Gardens and photographed by Dawn Hooper our Bird expert The tawny frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) is a species of frogmouth native to Australia that is found throughout the Australian mainland and...
As promised here is the recipe for Bunya Nut Cake Ingredients 750 g husked Bunya Nuts 1/2 litre milk 75 g butter 300 g sugar 6 egg yolks 6 egg whites 100 g almond meal 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 pinch salt 1 teaspoon almond essence Method Boil kernels in large...
As promised here are some great ideas for using Bunya Nuts from the Vegie Interest Group - submitted by Di Howard What to do to prepare the Bunya Nut. They usually drop off the tree so when they open up you collect all the nuts....
A Simple recipe using what's in your garden this month These vegetables were on the competition table at the last Garden Club meeting. Members bring produce from their garden and members vote for the winner. This month is was the lovely pumpkin. ...
Lakeside at the gardens is special at all times of the year, framed with tree ferns, Japanese windflowers and many colours of iris reflecting in the water. The lake is a haven for water birds, fish, frogs and, sometimes, turtles and is crossed by the beautiful old...
GARDEN CLUB HISTORY By Chris Davison – Club Historian From the inaugural meeting in February 1982 when the first President took the chair, each successive President (18 in all) has worked diligently to promote the development of the Tamborine Mountain Garden Club. The...
The Gardens are open to the public every day of the year from dawn until dusk. Please be aware of the limitations on numbers in any group and social distancing must be exercised. Thank you and enjoy the Gardens. And please donate to assist our volunteer work. We would...
Walking through the gardens is easy-going (except for the Rainforest Walk - 150 metres) and distances are not great. The walkways are signposted for your convenience As you leave the pavilion, a path to your right will take you to the Piccabeen Palm Grove boardwalk....
Plant lovers will have a treat in late September as the team at Tamborine Mountain Regional Botanic Gardens opens the Bobby White potting pavilion for a massive plant sale. The offerings include more of the incredibly popular bat plants, some cream clivias,...
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