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BlandfordiaNorth Shore Group(ACN 002 680 408) October 2017
November Quarterly GatheringThe North Shore Group will host the final APSNSWQuarterly Gathering for 2017. The event will be atCaley’s Pavilion in the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden at420 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives on 18th November 2017.
The guest speaker will be Bronwen Roy.Bronwen is a PhD student at Western Sydney Universitystudying the impact of pathogens on honeybees andnative bees.
Bronwen was the winner of the University’s 2016 Three Minute Thesis competition. She will bespeaking about Australian native bees.
Our November gathering is perfect for this talk as the date is during Australian Pollinator Week whichis from 12 - 19 November 2017. More information on Australian Pollinator Week will be available onwww.beesbusiness.com.au closer to the date.
Tea and coffee will be available from 10.30 am. There is opportunity for a self-guided walk in theextensive grounds – maps are available from the Visitors Centre near the Garden entrance or join anAPS NSG led guided walk. The guided walk will start at Caley’s Pavilion at 11 am and take about1 hour. Please wear walking shoes, hat, sunscreen and bring water.
Lunch (bring your own) and plant sales from 12 noon.
The Meeting begins at 2.00 pm. Afternoon tea will be provided after the meeting.We look forward to seeing you there.
Barry Lees (APS NSG President)(PS APS NSG members who would like to contribute to, and/or assist with, afternoon tea, please contact Jan Williamsonon 9875 2262 or [email protected] )
Image by Noel Rosten
SPEAKERS in 2018 The committee would like YOUR input.Another year is drawing to a close and attention turns to the next year. The president & committee have the task ofdrawing up the new programme of speakers at the monthly meetings. Every endeavour is made to make the programmeas relevant and as interesting as possible for the membership. This entails many hours of work.If you know of anyone whom you consider would be a good choice, or if you have a topic that you would be particularlyinterested in, please contact Barry Lees. 9653 3691 [email protected] you have a speaker, please try and get up to date contact details to give to Barry.
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Nelson Bay tripThank you Sue for leading this year’s highly enjoyable annual trip. As usual, the itinerary was carefully created & ensuredwe saw a large and diverse range of the plants in the area. From the initial overview of the area from Gan Gan Hill onTuesday evening , where many Gymea lilies were in full bloom, to the Friday morning outing to view several species oforchids in a clearing in the bushland near the local hospital we were all kept very happily occupied.
On Wednesday we went on a 2 hour walk around Tilligerry Habitat Environmental &Information Centre, Tanilba Bay, most ably led by Charlie, one of the volunteers. Preretirement several years ago, Charlie’s career was in forestry, sohe had some most informed insights to share with us. Most ofthe area was sand mined extensively and only through thededication of groups over the past 20 years has the area beenrestored to native vegetation. Many species were in flower.After lunch, Charlie very kindly took us back to show us one of
the remaining local koalas. Noel’s long lens captured her beautifully.
The afternoon’s activity was to “conquer” Tomaree Headland.Most of the group accepted “ the challenge” and wererewarded with spectacular views. The local sea eagle put on adisplay of effortless soaring. The vegetation is coastal forest,ranging from eucalypts to tiny orchids.
Thursday morning saw most of the group walking the Tomaree Walk in Fingal Bay.We were joined by Mark from the Newcastle APS Group. Sue’s itinerarydescription was “this is a beautiful coastal walk with great views and good plants,especially Flannel Flowers galore”. Well, we were not disappointed. Many plantswere in flower: just beautiful. The temperature just right and no cares in theworld.
In the afternoon, along with 3 other Newcastlegroup members, we visited Elaine Fereday’shome and admired her wonderful garden full ofnative plants. Elaine showed us her album of the
garden, since its creation about 10 years ago. Two large underground rainwater tankshave been installed more recently. The garden has created a beautifully tranquil oasis.Elaine commented that when they first moved there from a dairy farm near Maitlandthey thought how small it was, but now it is bordering on “big enough”! Like all gardens,it is a constant work in progress. Thank you very much for sharing it with us, Elaine.
Sue then had another little nearby spot to explore for about an hour. Steve is now able to spot an orchid unaided!Then back to our various accommodations to freshen up before sharing a Thai dinner.
On behalf of everyone who attended I would like to thank both Sue and Paul for all the time, planning and effort that wentinto this trip and to all the trips that they have organised over many years. Written by Jan Williamson
Jan Williamson
Wendy Grimm captured Bob Failes & NoelRosten relaxing after the walk. Noel Rosten
Steve Williamson
Jan Williamson
Isopogon anemonifoliusDrumstick Paul Fredrickson
Diuris arenaria - Tomaree Donkey Image on left by Paul F. Sue Fredrickson took the image on right.Erythrorchis cassythoides-
Climbing Black Bootlace Sue Fredrickson
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September General Meeting: SHOW and TELL from our gardens
Scientific name +/-one common name +/- a characteristic of interestBarry Lees Hakea bakerianaJan Williamson Banksia integrifolia: Coast Banksia, common and can be pruned to form a hedge.
Visitor Eremophila nivea: Silky Eremophila, Grafted specimen is required for Sydney conditions.
Wendy Grimm Grevillea lavandulacea Lavender Grevillea Philotheca myoporoides Long leaf wax flower Hardy large shrub with a long flowering
season of small but showy pale flowers set amid a firm mid-greenfoliage.
Chorizema cordatum Heart-leaf Flame PeaGrevillea shiresssii Vulnerable species with only two known endemic populations nearGosford.Ricinocarpus pinifolius Wedding BushGrevillea sericea Pink spider flower Endemic shrub to NSWPhebalium squamulosum ssp. argentiumPlatylobium formosumDarwinea citrodora Easy to growTelopea speciosissima
Bob Failes Euphorbiaceae specimenSue Fredrickson Grevillea johnsonii Pittosporum undulatum Perfume pleasant Dendrobium “Ellen” HybridHelen Ray Dendrobium gracilicaule var. gracilicaule Dendrobium tetragonumRuth Hyde Epacris longiflora Responds well to pruning. Enjoying a shady, southerly aspect.
Pam Lawler Acacia alataAcacia fimbriata Very brilliant yellow flowersLeionema lamprophyllum
Clare Bell Philotheca myoporoides Backhousia citriodora Excellent garden plant
Noel Rosten Westringia “violet”Callistemon linearifolius Rare, sparse foliageCasuarina glauca prostrateCasuarina glauca “Cousin It”Darwinia biflora Common in Hornsby area, rare in most areas
Margaret Hamilton Xerochrysum bracteatum Paper daisy. Perennial, easy to grow and self seedsRhodanthe chlorocephala ssp. rosea Paper daisy. Annual
Sue Bowen Xanthostemom chrysanthus Golden Penda Eupomatia laurina Bolwarra or Native Guava, Edible fruit. Pollinated by weevils
Do you have a plant that you can’t identify or a plant that you want others to know about?
Either way, please bring a specimen along to any meeting. Someone is sure to be able assist you orwill be keen to hear about your experience in growing your plant. Our members have a wealth ofknowledge and experience which they are more than happy to share.
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The September Group outing was to Rae and Noel Rosten’s garden at Berowra and then to Sustainable Natives Nursery atSomersby, Jonathan and Olga Steeds’ business. From all reports the small group that attended were treated to a diverserange of settings of plants- from garden, to abutting bushland to a commercial propagation arrangement. All have theirchallenges and rewards.
Images by Sue Fredrickson
Images of garden by Noel Rosten
An enthusiasticJan Marshallleading the walkon Heath Plants(Ericaceae) atWalks and Talkson 21st August.
Jan Williamson
Congratulations to Wendy Grimm on the recent publication in the Annals of Missouri Botanical Garden 2017 of the paperwhich she co authored: Global Collaborative Research on Rare and Threatened Orchids.
New Library Books
1. Bennett, E. Common and Aboriginal Names of WesternAustralian Plant Species
2. Bonney, N.B. What South East Native Plant is That?Identifying and Growing Native Vegetation in the SouthEast of South Australia
3. Bradhurst, M. Native Orchids of Southern Sydney
4. Bruce, J.B. Flags and Emblems of Australia
5. Caton, J & Hardwick, R. Field Guide to Useful Native Plants fromTemperate Australia
6. Cherikoff, V. Wild Foods: looking back 60,000 years for clues to ourfuture survival
7. Eldridge, D. & Tozer M.E. A Practical Guide to Soil Lichens and Bryophytesof Australia’s Dry Country
The titles of the other 7 new books will be included in Blandfordia November 2017
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Notices and Reminders
APS NSW EVENTSAPS NSW Quarterly Meeting SATURDAY 18th November Meeting at 2.00 pm. See page 1 for full details.APS NSG will be hosting this event at KWG.
FJC Rogers Seminar: 20th and 21st October 2018, The Wimmera Growers of Australian Plants are combining with APS GrampiansGroup to hold the 12th Seminar on “Goodeniaceae”. If you are interested contact Royce Raleigh [email protected]
*********GROUP ACTIVITIES*********The Group Activity is held on the weekend immediately after the general meeting. It may be either Saturday or Sunday.
SATURDAY 14th October Meet at Berkeley Close, Berowra Heights at 10 am to walk to Joalah Crescent, Berowra, about 2hours at APS speed. We need to do a car shuffle, leaving one or two cars at Joalah Crescent, depending on numbers.The track is moderately steep for a short distance at the beginning and end. Hiking poles would be handy. Otherwisethere is an easy walk. Bring morning tea to have at Naa Badu Lookout. Hopefully the waratahs will still be in flower.Participants will receive a map of Berowra Valley. Walking shoes, sunscreen, hat and water.Any queries, call Noel or Rae on 94562111, 0425 014 093 or 0425 215 215.Barnett's Lookout , a two minute drive, is recommended for lunch.SUNDAY 12th November Working bee at Fern House KWGFriday 8th December CHRISTMAS PARTY at KWG
Aussie Backyard Bird Count talk Monday 16th October 6.30-8.00 pm Location: GordonThe Aussie Backyard Bird Count is on again...Join Birdlife Australia presenter Judy Christie to find out how to get involved and get tips onidentification and possible habitats for the bird species you might see locally.Bookings online http://www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/Things_to_do/Events_activities/Whats_on/Aussie_backyard_bird_count or call 9424 0893
ANPSA 2018 Conference HOBART Grass Roots to Mountain Tops Monday 15th to Friday 19th January 2018http://www.apstas.org.au/conference.htmlHighlights are Pre and post Conference tours on King Island, BrunyIsland, alpine and rainforest areas of the Tasmanian mainland and Hobart & Environs including National Parks and World Heritageareas.An excellent program of speakers, A J Swaby Address, Conference dinner,Reception at Government House, Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens 200th year, excursions to local plant communities and member’sgardens, Study Group focus and of course, socialising with old and new friends.
Key Dates: 15th December standard registration closes. Follow the links on the ANPSA websiteHome page http://anpsa.org.au to the Biennial Conference website.
IMPORTANT APS NSW InformationMembers should have received an email on 11th August 2017 from Australian Plants Society <[email protected]> with the subjectheading Important login info
Once the email is opened a document titled ACCESSING THE NEW WEBSITE appears
Follow the instructions and the links as outlined.
If any questions, please contact:
• Merle Thompson, Membership Officer, [email protected] or
● Heather Miles, Hon Secretary, [email protected] 0408 696 356 or
● APS NSG Membership Officer. Narelle Barden [email protected]
New website address is http://austplants.com.au/
CANCELLATION of workshop on Rainforest & Wet Sclerophyll Trees and Shrubs on 21st & 22ⁿd October
Van Klaphake has apologised for having to cancel his workshop, which was being facilitated by APSNSG, inOctober. Unfortunately, the handbook was unable to be completed in time. Intended participants should havereceived notification and a full refund. Please contact Barry Lees if this has not happened.
Many thanks to Barry Lees and Helen Ray for all the time and effort that they gave to the event.
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Plant Propagation at KWG onWednesdays from 1pm to 4pm on11th & 25th October 2017 Contact:Margaret Hamilton on 9488 5234.
Ku-ring-gai Council Bushcare atKWG on Wednesdays (fortnightly)at 8.50 am 4th & 18th OctoberContact: Sue Bowen on 0478 957 951
Members and friends are alwayswelcome at these activities.
Monday Walks and Talks at theKu-ring-gai Wildflower GardenSt Ives.Meet at 9.45am for a 10.00am talk,then a walk finishing around12:30pm. Cost $2 for APS NSGmembers and $5 for non members.Contact: Wendy 9144 5600October Programme9th Waratahs & other Proteaceae16th Callistemon, Kunzea andMelaleuca23rd Longer Walk along east MuellerTrack (bring lunch & water) returnabout 3pm30th Bird Walk (9:00 am start)November Programme6th Grasses (Poaceae)13th Leptospermum and Baeckea
Newsletter submissions: Deadline for submissions is the third Friday of the month. For the November 2017 edition this will be 20th October 2017.
BlandfordiaThe Newsletter of the Australian Plants Society North Shore Group PO Box 141 ROSEVILLE NSW 2069
Committee Contacts
President: Barry Lees 9653 3691Secretary: Sue Bowen 0478 957 951
Address for general correspondence:Australian Plants Society, North Shore Group, PO Box 141 ROSEVILLE 2069
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.blandfordia.org.auMembership Applications and Renewals with payments (including a cheque, ifapplicable) should be mailed direct toPO Box 141 ROSEVILLE NSW 2069Membership Applications & Renewals can also be completed by downloadingthe form from our website & recording your details online & emailing [email protected] orby post to PO Box 141, ROSEVILLE 2069.For your convenience, an EFT payment option is now available.
Newsletter Editor: Jan Williamson9875 2262 [email protected]
Committee Notes September 2017 The committee discussed thefollowing● Wildflower Festival● Financial matters● Regular plant ID at general
meetings● 2018 Programme● 2018 W&T Programme
Next Meeting of our North Shore Group
Friday 13th October 2017 (7.30 pm for 8 pm)Willow Park Community Centre, Edgeworth David Ave, Hornsby
Topic: Urban impacts on bushland.Presenter: David Bolton
David Bolton from Hornsby Shire Council has vast experience andpassion for his work.
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November meeting, 10th November . This meeting includes the election of2018 Committee
Topic: Ferns and fern allies Speaker: Sue Bowen
Christmas Party Friday 8th December at KWG
CardsSome members have asked if Pam & Jim Lawler couldhave some cards for sale again this year. They havekindly agreed to bring a selection for sale at theNovember meeting.