Housefly Musca domestica The housefly is a fly of the suborder Cyclorrhapha. They are able to move their wings 200 times per second and can fly at
There are around 20,000 species of bees – only one of which is the common honeybee. They come in a myriad of colours, only a
Sun Tzu advocated in ‘The Art of War‘ the best line of defence is attack. This adage has not only been proven to be relevant
Our yard here on the Coffs Coast sees many bird visitors. They are a constant delight to observe. Some are more welcome than others so
Recently a magazine article intrigued me……. apparently during extended dry periods there are some critters who shut themselves down to survive. This is called aestivation
The Brown Lace Lerp is an oval, flat and soft 4mm long critter. Their wings are transparent with a wing-span of 6mm. Brown Lace Lerp
How can I use fallen leaves? At this time of year (early winter) we might have some fallen leaves that can be put to good
On the Coffs Coast there are few autumnal trees/shrubs which is perhaps why Crepe Myrtles (Lagerstroemia indica) hold such swathe in our gardens here. By
Currently (late May) there are abundant yellow flowers growing up the steep slopes where banana plantations at Korora and other places along the Coffs Coast.
Passionfruit vines and lemon trees are habitual occupants in many backyards Passionfruit vines are a bit like lemons – everyone who has a patch of
Our yard here on the Coffs Coast sees many bird visitors. They are a constant delight to observe. Some are more welcome than others so
Grevillea Scarlet Moon If you are looking for good, solid information about Australian Natives, the Australian Plants Society NSW Ltd is the place to go.
The All Entrant Draw was conducted Saturday Night by Residential Judge Phyllis Hoy (R) and assisted by Coffs Garden Club’s Vice President Margaret Crawley. The
All entries processed – Tick Judge’s books prepared – Tick Steward and Driver packs prepared – Tick Sequence Order worked out – Tick Secret Valley
The paper entry form will be available from 25 July at local nurseries, the Botanic Garden, and Woolgoolga Seniors however, feel free to download your
A Little About the Comp and Some Hints Each September, the Coffs Garden Club conduct a garden competition for home owners, renters, commercial/industrial properties and
image Margaret Hunt Please don’t be ‘put off’ by all this information about points of consideration in judging a garden. Rather, treat it as background
image Jeannine Young Always a bit tricky this aspect of judging. Lawn is fairly easy to assess, it should be neatly presented – mown (but
North Coast Regional Botanic Garden
Display Room
Hardacre Street
Coffs Harbour
President: Margaret Hunt 0434 196 854
email: presidentchgc@gmail.com
Vice Pres: Geoff Bell 0405 524 257
email: vicepresidentchgc@gmail.com
Secretary: V A C A N T
email: secretarychgc@gmail.com
Treasurer: Maria Bell 6656 2429 M: 0418 695 113
email: treasurerchgc@gmail.com
Outings: Margaret Franks 0421 366 013
email: outingschgc@gmail.com
Patron: Patricia Roser OAM
The Garden Club meet at the Botanic Garden Display Room the THIRD Saturday of the month Jan-Nov (unless otherwise advised).
We ask members to be there before 1:30pm to place their exhibits on the Competition Table, have an opportunity to browse the Trading Table and have a natter. The actual meeting kicks off at 1:30pm.
At the conclusion we share an afternoon tea for $2.
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