Flagellaria indica is a distinctive native climber of warm coastal forests, recognised by its long, cane-like stems and narrow leaves that finish in curling…
On the Tomaree Peninsula, vegetation rarely changes in a clean line. A tall eucalypt woodland may give way to a shaded gully, a dense rainforest pocket, or a…
Weeping grass, Microlaena stipoides, is a fine-leaved native grass that can provide a softer, more natural alternative to imported turf. It occurs across much…
High ridges on the Tomaree Peninsula support a distinctive plant community shaped by exposed rock, shallow soil, wind, heat and sudden changes in moisture.…
A native garden can do more than display attractive Australian plants. It can recreate some of the relationships found in the bush: shade beneath taller trees,…
Dead branches, fallen trunks and old stumps on the Tomaree Peninsula support a hidden community of fungi. Some produce shelves, fans, cups or soft mushrooms,…
Along the sandy heaths and open bushland of the Tomaree Peninsula, a small native shrub can draw attention with flowers that range from soft pink to rosy…
Dark flowers can be among the most difficult subjects to photograph outdoors. Deep purple, burgundy, maroon, brown and near-black petals often absorb light…
Intermittent creek lines are among the most changeable habitats on the Tomaree Peninsula. A shallow channel may carry running water after a storm, hold damp…