The evolution of a butterfly garden, two years in. Two years ago I moved to the Wet Tropics in Far North Queensland Australia. I got straight into the garden and made sure to plant lots of butterfly hosts. Now, two years into the journey, I see butterflies every day. So, what do I think has… Continue reading Butterfly Garden Takes Off
Category: Garden
Caterpillars Versus Butterflies: Why Can’t We Love Them Both the Same?
We will know that the world has changed when we “like” caterpillars as much as we “like” butterflies. I post a lot on social media. It’s usually photos from my garden or plant profiles or thoughts on ecosystems and sustainability. I’m passionate about it. One thing that I have noticed is that my butterfly posts… Continue reading Caterpillars Versus Butterflies: Why Can’t We Love Them Both the Same?
Australian Native Bees and Climate Change
This post includes referencing information and notes taken for a video on YouTube. It is not intended as a reading post. The video is embedded below for your convenience. https://indigenousknowledge.unimelb.edu.au/Research/seed-funding/2023-recipients/two-way-knowledge-sharing-for-native-bee-climate-adaptation-in-arnhem-land Currently Yolngu people in Arnhem land are participating in a project to research native stingless bees after anecdotal evidence suggests a lack of flowers and… Continue reading Australian Native Bees and Climate Change
Dancing in the Storm and Roaming in the Sun
A Nature Photo Story Photo a Day Challenge Dancing in the Storm and Roaming in the Sun Photo a Day Challenge: Week 61 — January 27th to February 2nd This was a week of contrasts, in weather and life. Bright hot sunny days intermingled with heavy rain showers. On the sunny days, the birds played in the water feature… Continue reading Dancing in the Storm and Roaming in the Sun
Anise Myrtle Pork Belly with Lemon Myrtle and Tasmanian Pepperberry
Blog post coming soon…. if you can’t wait, check out my YouTube clip! This is the most delicious recipe using Australian ingredients yet! Soooo hard to stop eating
Kennedy Walking Track from South Mission Beach to Turtle Bay
A Cassowary Coast, Far North Queensland Adventure This gorgeous track has it all! From rainforest to mangrove swamp, from palms to melaleuca scrub, from sandy beaches to pebbles and rocky outcrops, it covers a wide range of wet tropics habitat. Add to this stunning views of the Family Island group and it is truly unique.… Continue reading Kennedy Walking Track from South Mission Beach to Turtle Bay
Tiny but Deadly: Australian Paralysis Ticks
Headache, lethargy… why was I feeling so awful? At around 2am I was wondering why I felt a persistent itching on my leg. Mosquito bite? I checked and saw the tell tale flap on top of the inflammation. A tick! Australian paralysis ticks are amazing in their own unappealing way. This little wonder was less… Continue reading Tiny but Deadly: Australian Paralysis Ticks
Pest Control and Fertilizer in one Foliar Spray-Organic-Iron-Magnesium-Calcium-Garden Tip-Hack
Jane shares a pest control solution that also fertilises your plants! Lots of essential trace nutrients like magnesium and iron plus a sugar hit to keep the bugs away. Repels grasshoppers, katydids and even leaf beetles! Jane’s plants have also had fewer sap suckers! The thing is, many plants are already unhealthy when they are… Continue reading Pest Control and Fertilizer in one Foliar Spray-Organic-Iron-Magnesium-Calcium-Garden Tip-Hack
Photo Story: Five out of Seven Australian Critters
Week 3: November 19–25, 2021 In a wonderful week of photography, I managed to get oodles of shots on some days and nothing really to show on others. On the first day, Zorro, our resident Kookaburra matriarch watched us hoping for treats as we enjoyed a leisurely Friday afternoon beer on the back patio. She was… Continue reading Photo Story: Five out of Seven Australian Critters
Jane Grows Garden Rooms 