Dec 29, 2022 | Plant Database
A lovely pink form of Xerochrysum papillosum which normally has all white flowers and naturally grows in southern Victoria and Tasmania. A hardy and adaptable perennial plant and makes a wonderful garden plant. It will flower from late spring through to summer, with...
Dec 19, 2022 | Newsletters
My family name of Stewart has its origins in being appointed as the steward or manager of properties, and as I trial new ways of managing my farm and garden, I like to pay my respects to the Aboriginal core concept of being custodians and managers rather than...
Nov 21, 2022 | Nurseries, Queensland Nurseries
97 Thomason Rd, Traveston, Queensland, 4570 Located in the majestic Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Natives ‘R’ Us Nursery is dedicated to providing high-quality, sun-hardened native plants, specifically suited to SEQ regions. Be inspired by the flourishing display...
Nov 5, 2022 | Newsletters
New Book Launch – environmentally sustainable ways to grow more with less The launch of my new book, Future Proof Your Garden, co-authored with my daughter Emma Stewart, will be at Ryde Library on the 10th of November, from 7pm to 8.30pm. Attendees on the night...
Oct 27, 2022 | Plant Database, Plant of the Day
A low, spreading and dense shrub growing around half a metre high and to around 2 metres wide. It is a long flowering plant, mainly in autumn but spot flowering in other seasons as well, and the nectar rich pendulous bell shaped flowers attract small birds and a...
Oct 27, 2022 | Plant Database
A dark pink flowered form of this hardy and very adaptable shrub. Grows from 1 to 1.5 metres tall and a metre wide. Good in well drained spots to soils that become water logged. Likes sun to part shade. The leaves are aromatic when crushed. Flowers in spring to...
Oct 27, 2022 | Plant Database
A Tasmanian form of tea tree from coastal areas, growing to around 2 to 3 metres high, with a lovely compact and dense habit. A great plant for well-drained and coastal sites, very hardy in salt laden windy sites as well. The dense habit makes it a good shelter hedge...
Oct 27, 2022 | Plant Database
An attractive upright fast growing shrub to around 2.5m tall.The dark foliage is a feature year round, but the the plant really comes alive in spring with an eye catching flush of dark pink to red flowers.The flowers are attractive to native bees and predatory...
Oct 27, 2022 | Plant Database
An upright form of Kunzea ambigua, it has abundant pink buds that open to white flowers. Grows from 2 to 4 metres high, 2 to 3 metres wide. Attracts birds and insects, including colourful bettles. Well drained, sunny sites. A great bushfood plant thanks to the...
Oct 27, 2022 | Plant Database, Plant of the Day
Leptospermum scoparium ‘Jim’s Rocky Rambler’ is an attractive Tasmanian form of Manuka tea tree. This compact mounding form grows with arching branches that display bright white flowers well in spring that are visited by many insects whilst in flower including beetles...
