Native Plants for NSW -
June 2022
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Booderee Botanic Gardens (H Miles) |
From the President
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Dear {Contact_First_Name},
I’d like to thank the people who’ve signed up to come to the conference. It’s such a vote of confidence that so many of our NSW members are coming! Registrations are going well with some sessions full or filling. Thanks for your support. We’re doing all we can to give you a great experience and are really looking forward to seeing you there.
I’d also like to thank all the people who are helping put the conference and tours together. It’s a huge commitment and lots of details to work through. So, thanks team - Ralph Cartwright, John Aitken, Merle Thompson, Margaret Gaul, Sue Bowen, John Desmond, Janice Hughes, Sue Fredrickson and Rae Bassett.
Heather Miles, President
eNewsletter Contents:
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Australian flora conference 2022
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The Australian Flora Conference 2022 - Past, Present & Future
10 to 16 September 2022
The Pavilion
Kiama, NSW |
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Inspiring speakers bringing to life the theme of Australian flora - past present future.
See here for program and speaker information
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Not able to attend the whole week? No worries! You can either book for the whole conference or individual days.
The conference program has speakers scheduled for Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Wednesday and Friday are field trips to the surrounding areas and Sydney. The field trips are included for those who book a ticket for the whole week.
To join us, choose to book a ticket for the whole week, or select individual days of speakers, Monday, Tuesday or Thursday.
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Tours - now open to all members and friends
People are telling us they'd love to do a tour, but can't make the conference. So we are now opening the tours to all members!
Tours with places available are shown below. Join with passionate like-minded people to explore our beautiful regions.
See here for more information or click here if you're ready to register. Prices from $1650 to $1980 depending on duration. All inclusive meals, accommodation, guides.
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Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden Walk & Talks
When: 9:45am Monday 6th June (Topic: Flowers to fruit) Where: Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Gardens, 420 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives
Be guided by members of the North Shore Group of the Australian Plants Society on a walk in the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden to see and learn about our wonderful native plants as they come into flower. More event details, including how to register here
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Coffs Harbour - meeting & talkSuper-macro photography
When: 7-10pm Tuesday 14th June Where: North Coast Regional Botanic Garden Cnr Coffs & Hardacre St Coffs Harbour
Guest speaker Steve Young will present Photographing stuff that's hard to see - a journey into super-macro photography.
More event details here |
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Fabulous Peas 2022 FJC Rogers biennial seminar
When: 15-16 October 2022 Where: York on Lilydale, Mount Evelyn, Vic
Discover the extraordinary world of Australian pea plants. Including speakers with expertise in identifying, growing and propagating peas. Learn about current research into propagation and growing-on techniques. Plant sales of common and unusual pea species. Book sales. Displays. Raffle and more.
More event details, including how to register here |
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Lambertia formosa (Credit: H Miles) |
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Please save the date....
Blue Mountains spring native plant show
When: 10-11 September 2022 Where: Glenbrook native plant reserve 41 Great Western Highway, Glenbrook
More event details will follow. APS NSW get together When: 12-13 November 2022 Where: Southern Highlands Event details to follow. And finally, don't forget there is a full listing of all APS NSW events including district groups on our website here |
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North Shore group at AGM (H Miles) |
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On Saturday 21st May 2022 the APS NSW AGM was held, hosted by Parramatta and Hills group.
After the AGM formalities, Peter Olde gave a talk on grevilleas for pots and small gardens. A report will follow in the near future. Thanks Parramatta and Hills Group for your wonderful afternoon tea and support on the day. Plant sales were available on the day and members walked away with plenty of plants to fill the gaps in gardens due to the level of rain we've had!
At the AGM, the office bearers from 2021 were re-elected. Heather Miles will remain President, John Aitken as Vice President, Harry Loots as Treasurer and Merle Thompson as non-titled office bearer. They join the board directors appointed by groups. We also recognised two new life members and the Conservation Award – see below. Please join us in congratulating the worthy recipients of these awards.
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Life membership awarded to Dr Robert (Bob) Failes. Dr Robert Failes has been a stalwart of the North Shore Group and a staunch supporter of their endeavours. He has held a myriad of volunteer roles within the organisation since joining in 2003. He has made a significant contribution to the APS Walks & Talks program at Ku-ring-gai wildflower gardens. |
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Dr Failes and Sue Bowen (W Grimm) |
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John Aitken, Leonie Hogue and Heather Miles (L Aitken) |
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Life membership awarded to John Aitken
John Aitken has been passionate about Australian native plants for over 40 years. He has dedicated many years as a volunteer to the Australian Plants Society NSW and Sutherland Group to encourage the growth, conservation and promotion of Australian native plants, and has also held a wide range of positions both with the Sutherland district group and the APS NSW board. |
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Conservation award presented to Wendy Grimm A huge amount of Wendy’s life over many years, especially since her retirement, has been devoted to studying, knowing, fascination for, loving and protection of Australian native plants. She is involved with and supports a number of different initiatives such as: committee member for the North Shore Group, Hornsby Shire Herbarium, Landcare, Ku-ring-gai wildflower gardens, APS Walks and Talks program, The Knoll and many more. |
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Wendy Grimm receiving the conservation award (I Cox) |
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During the Harbour Georges River March 2022 meeting there was some discussion of mini greenhouses and other ways to look after cuttings and seedlings. Jan Douglas shares how she made her own mini-greenhouse and Graham Fry shares his tips on growing from seed or cuttings. |
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Jan Douglas' cutting box (J Douglas) |
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Triple layer grasses (H Loots) |
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Glossies in the Mist & Menai Wildflower Group At the March 2022 APS NSW meeting, Lloyd Hedges spoke about Menai Wildflower Group's involvement and support of the 'Glossies in the Mist' conservation project. MWG propagate and supply many thousands of plants to support this fascinating initiative. |
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Spotlight on conservation farming Following on from the Central West trip report last month, Harry Loots has shared in depth profiles on some of the farmers who were visited by APS NSW members in early April 2022. Read more on:
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Western Sydney University PhD scholarships
Western Sydney University is offering four scholarships to highly motivated PhD candidates to contribute to a $1.8 million collaborative research program designed to inform the cultural, conservation and restoration outcomes in the in peri-urban landscapes across western Sydney. The research will support the Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan, offering candidates a unique opportunity to conduct research that will have a positive impact on western Sydney’s ecological and cultural heritage. For more information, including eligibility and how to apply, see the Western Sydney University webpage. |
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This month, catch up on highlights from Australian plants for containers, Ferns, Garden Design, Grevilleas, Hakea and Isopogon & Petrophile study groups. |
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Are you interested in the botany of native plants and exploring new thinking? We are looking for someone to review the ANPSA study group newsletters and provide short synopses for inclusion in the eNewsletter. Time commitment is approx 1 - 2 hours every few months. We'd love to hear from you! office@austplants.com.au |
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Gossipium ‘Flirtatous’ (B Walcott) |
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Banksia flowers and foliage. Menai Wildflower Group first place entry (L Hedges) |
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At the 2022 Sydney Royal Easter Show, three of our district groups showcased a brilliant range of Australian native plant arrangements. Menai Wildflower Group, Sutherland and Central Coast all spent full days arranging cuttings contributed by group members. See the full list of categories and results here. The three groups put in a huge effort and should be highly commended for showcasing just how gorgeous and versatile Australian native plants can be. On our website, you can see photos of some of the arrangements that were entered. |
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Final words... A member in the Blue Mountains has an almost complete collection of Australian Plants journals, which she is happy to give to a good home (i.e. free). In addition, she has a rare seven volume set of Flora Australiensis, by George Bentham for sale. If you are interested in either of these, please email office@austplants.com.au, and we will connect you. |
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We need your help.
Interested in broadening your perspective of APS NSW and good at writing or compilation of newsletters? We'd love to talk to you about how you might contribute. Even if you only have an hour or two each month to spare, please get in touch with us: office@austplants.com.au |
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