Viola hederacea, commonly known as the native violet, is a small groundcover that often rewards careful observation. Its rounded leaves, low-growing habit and…
Along the wetlands and low-lying waterways of the Tomaree Peninsula, paperbarks form dense stands with pale trunks, narrow leaves and a distinctive layered…
Heathland on the Tomaree Peninsula changes gradually rather than flowering all at once. From the first cool weeks of winter through the warm, lengthening days…
On the Tomaree Peninsula, a walk through coastal bushland can reveal a small but revealing interaction between a shrub and a large native bird. Hakea gibbosa,…
Bark is one of the most useful features for identifying Australian trees, particularly when flowers and fruit are absent. On the Tomaree Peninsula, Corymbia…
On the Tomaree Peninsula, the landscape settles into a quieter rhythm as cooler months arrive. Heathlands that blaze with colour in spring and summer take on…
When you kneel beside a swamp mahogany around Port Stephens, the carpet of leaves beneath your knees feels thick, springy and faintly aromatic. Crouch for long…
The rainforest margin is one of the most rewarding places to observe edible native plants, although it is also an environment where careful identification…