Updated seed list from APS Vic
Dear members, As you may be aware, APS Vic has kindly offered that APS NSW members can have access to their seedbank. If you wish to order, please list six species plus a list of six alternative
Seeds available from APS Vic
A reminder that APS Vic kindly offered us access to their seedbank. A very generous offer from our colleagues.
Native orchid Q&As – name changes and more
Q&As on native orchids – propagating, buying and understanding name changes.
Harvest Seeds and Native Plants – 10% discount to members
Harvest Seeds and Native Plants at Terrey Hills is a native plant nursery serving the northern areas of Sydney and beyond.
A new native nursery in Ingleside – Cicada Glen Native Nursery
Those members mourning the loss of Wirreanda Nursery can take heart, as a new native nursery is opening in Ingleside. The nursery is offering a 10% discount to APS members.
Flowering and plant selection: answers from our experts group
APS NSW receives many email inquiries about native plants. Glenda Browne summarises recent questions and answers on flowering and plant selection from our experts group.
Sourcing plants and seed: answers from our experts group
We get a lot of emails about sourcing plants and seeds. Our first advice is to look at the list of plant and seed suppliers on our website. Glenda Browne then shares the message with our experts group in case they have special knowledge (which they usually do). Here are some of the questions and responses in 2020.
Online plant sales – a COVID response by Central Coast Group
Central Coast Group has launched an online shop on the APS NSW website offering 26 species in large forestry tubes. Pick up is from Kariong on 4 and 18 October. This pilot project is time-limited, ending on 16 October 2020.
A successful COVID-safe plant sale by North Shore Group
North Shore Group reports on their COVID-safe plant sale at Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden on 22–23 August, with prebookings for 15 minute-slots, a marshall, entry desk and contactless payment. Edible plants were popular.
APS VIC Seedbank available to NSW members
Updated seed list now available. The enterprising David Drage of Northern Beaches recently wrote to APS VIC to see if NSW members could purchase seed from them. Chris Long, the APS Vic President has let us know that they are happy to provide to APS NSW members on the same conditions as apply to APS VIC members.
Volunteer at IndigiGrow Nursery at La Perouse
IndigiGrow welcomes volunteers at our nursery which is a not-for-profit nursery and social enterprise of First Hand Solutions Aboriginal Corporation. Please check our website for more information: www.indigigrow.com.au