We’ve been chasing Mother of Millions mostly, which enjoyed the rain as much as we did and responded quickly. Regrowth of African Olive, Asparagus Fern and Mickey Mouse Bush gave us variety along with some watering of the most precious of the last plantings.
The landcare crew would also like to thank a neighbour to Burnage Reserve who offered, then moved to a convenient place, 29 barrow loads of pure native mulch from a fallen Eucalypt. It goes especially well on top of the “black” aged mulch we use to help make soil more native plant friendly. The newer denser mulch allows water to penetrate, collect and be retained keeping the plants cool and damp.
Landcaring locally happens every Thursday with a focus reserve for each month. February sees the Carey Bay Wetlands get some attention; Burnage Reserve is the focus in March.
Generally the 1st Thursday of the month sees the Lake Macquarie Landcare Green Team (GT) give additional support.
Hope to see you around: Robyn Gill for Judy, Lois, Dianne and ??? (places for partners in this interesting enterprise).
Landcare dates
The Landcare program for 2013 is outlined below with the dates being for the Green Team days.February Carey Bay 7/2/13
March Burnage Reserve 7/3/13
April Gurranba Reserve 4/4/13
May West Ridge Reserves 2/5/13
June Laycock St South 6/6/13
July Stansfield Reserve 4/7/13
July 28th National Tree Day- Carey Bay Wetlands
August Burnage Reserve 8/8/13
September Gurranba Reserve 5/9/13
October West Ridge Reserves 3/10/13
November Yural/Ambrose St Reserves 7/11/13
December Carey Bay Wetlands 12/12/13
February 2014 Carey Bay Wetlands 6/2/14
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