The Australian Plants Society (Victoria) is dedicated to promoting, growing and the conservation of Australian native plants, in gardens, community areas and their original environments.
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Bookings open on 15th February 2024 (early bird booking closes 30th June 2024)
From the APS Vic Facebook page
We are looking forward to the new edition of Flowers of Anglesea and Aireys Inlet! Let us know if there are new Flora publications we can share!
It’s a neat approach for a small gardens to pop plants in containers. Homoranthus are ideal subjects – tricky to grow but seem to love pots. Lindy Harris has done a great job here – the masses flowers are like clouds.
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Great pointers on frog ponds from Kuranga Native Nursery🐸Are you eager to attract frogs to your garden but don’t know where to start? Here are some tips for establishing a frog pond:![]()
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Shade: Place the pond in an area that gets 50% to 75% shade in summer to maintain moisture and humidity for tadpoles and frogs.![]()
Plants: Plant overhanging plants like tea-trees. Leaves and insects falling into the pond provide food for tadpoles.![]()
Avoid: Don’t place the pond under deciduous trees, pine trees, or trees with poisonous foliage. Consult our nursery for suitable plants.![]()
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Liners: Pond liners are easy to install, durable, and flexible.![]()
Clay: Ponds in heavy clay may hold water permanently or temporarily. Adding bentonite can help retain water without harming frogs.![]()
Concrete: Concrete is ideal for making durable ponds.![]()
Mini-Ponds: Use glazed pots for mini-ponds, accommodating various bog/water plants.![]()
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Depth: Include areas about 30cm deep.![]()
Shallow Areas: Ensure there are some shallow regions.![]()
Access: Provide gently sloping edges and rocks or logs so frogs can easily enter and exit the water.![]()
With these tips, you can create a frog-friendly pond and enjoy the presence of these charming creatures in your garden![]()
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See our aquatic and bog plants section in the nursery for a fabulous selection of plants for frog habitat.
Kunzea ambigua is a large spreading shrub that covers some of the granite hillsides in Wilson’s Promontory National park. This is a destination for both pre and post conference five day tours around our ANPSA "Gardens for life" conference in late September when it will be in full flower. ![]()
All the info via links here. apsvic.org.au/![]()
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My first memory of it goes back to around 1970 when I was in year 10. It was planted at my school outside a window and the honey scent drifted into the classroom. It likes some moisture and attracts butterflies and beetles by the dozen. A dwarf selection is available at native nurseries.
EARLY BIRD PRICE ENDS THIS SUNDAY![]()
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Does anyone on Facebook not know about our "Gardens for Life" biennial conference from 30th September to 4th October? It is a five day feast of wonderful presenters and excursions that last came to Victoria 14 years ago and will be held in Nunawading. ![]()
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The theme covers diverse topics and just some examples are ![]()
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– AJ Swaby address – Philip Johnson – Connecting Through Nature. ![]()
– Gardens for wildlife. ![]()
– Saving threatened species. ![]()
– Bushfoods. ![]()
– Native plants as food, medicine and tools for first peoples.![]()
– Behind the scenes at our wonderful botanic gardens conservation programs ![]()
– Gardening for mental health.![]()
– Inspiring revegetation programs.![]()
– Our APS Sudy Groups will present on particular genera such as Acacia, Eremophila and Peas. ![]()
– Saving our Grasslands and Wetlands. ![]()
– Rethinking public gardens. ![]()
– Endemic Grampians / Gariwerd flora and the new WAMA botanic garden![]()
– Gardens for bird habitat. ![]()
– Gardens for a changing climate.![]()
– Alpine flora and gardening.![]()
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Please check out the latest newsletter here which has the full program. static1.squarespace.com/static/642b608037be792f16c3c944/t/665d7ab9f541c16df11ea85b/1717402301505/…![]()
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Prices include all transport, lunches and morning and afternoon teas.![]()
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There are also two days of excursions to botanic gardens, wildflower hotspots and beautiful private gardens. ![]()
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You are probably being bombarded with requests to make donations right now – but you can SAVE $65 if you book for our conference before this Sunday 30 June. www.anpsa2024conference.com/registration![]()
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The photos are just a snippet of whats on – please check out the links above for more detail. See you there!