Livistona australis, commonly called the cabbage palm or cabbage-tree palm, is one of the most recognisable native palms of eastern Australia. Its tall,…
A mangrove boardwalk offers a close view of an ecosystem shaped by tides, salt, mud, sunlight, and changing weather. Across the Tomaree Peninsula, the same…
Native cherry, Exocarpos cupressiformis, is one of the more intriguing plants of eastern Australia. Its common name suggests a familiar orchard tree, yet its…
Small gardens can support a surprising range of Australian native plants when each shrub is matched to the available light, soil and moisture. On the Tomaree…
Along the sandy edge of the Tomaree Peninsula, some trees must cope with salt-laden winds, shifting ground, intense sunlight and limited freshwater. Eucalyptus…
Heathland on the Tomaree Peninsula can appear uniform from a distance: low shrubs, narrow leaves, scattered flowers and open views across sandy country. At…
Along the shaded creeks and damp forest margins of eastern Australia, Tasmannia insipida grows as an understated shrub with aromatic foliage and small, pale…
On the Tomaree Peninsula, a patch of bracken can appear suddenly after fire, clearing, storm damage, heavy foot traffic, or construction. Its tall fronds may…
Along the coastline of the Tomaree Peninsula, plant communities are shaped by salt spray, shifting sand, wind, fire, rainfall and the movement of water through…
Growing plants from locally collected seed can strengthen habitat restoration, wildlife gardens, and community planting projects across the Tomaree Peninsula.…