Pictured left – This is a native planthopper of eastern Australia. Adult hoppers are about 10mm long with mottled brown triangular wings. Nymphs (up to
Joy Yacoub-Weissflog has written:My apologies that I don’t know anything about Joy Yacoub-Weissflog but her writing was just so good I had to share it. Begin
Rutherglen bug (Nysius vinitor) and Grey Cluster bug (Nysius clevelandensis) are both native species that can migrate into crops and gardens in very large numbers in favourable conditions. The
6 – 14 November 2021 is Australian Pollinator Week. Our gardens need pollinators to make them flourish – they can be many things other than
The adult Bean Fly is a shiny black fly about 3.5mm long, larvae are cream with dark mouthparts and grow to 3mm long and the
When space is limited, or your soil is really compacted or you are renting and a vegetable garden is on your ‘wish’ list than this
This robust climbing/scrambling plant can really get away!
Three bin composting Making compost is the best activity for getting a good body workout! (Stretch both before and after this activity.) Layer fallen leaves,
For further information about weeds of the North Coast please refer to this booklet – Link for the above publication. The real cost of weeds to
A native to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean this plant appears on the ‘Bushland Friendly Nursery Scheme’ list of environmental weeds for Coffs Harbour.
There are many expert gardeners who extol the virtues of using hay bales for the garden. There are many benefits of using them – especially
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
image Maria Bell General Appeal – your garden obviously brings you much joy and the overall appeal of the garden space should be inviting for
Selection and Condition of Plants – When choosing new plants for your garden a combination and variety of plants have to be chosen for their
image Simon Young Judges are individual and have their own ideas of what makes a good competition garden. However there are some general guidelines on
North Coast Regional Botanic Garden
Display Room
Hardacre Street
Coffs Harbour
President
Vice President:
E: vicepresidentchgc@gmail.com
Secretary:
Treasurer:
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 12:30pm 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 1:00pm.
At the conclusion we will share an afternoon tea for $2 please BYO cup/mug.
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