It was another misty, rainy morning when members of the Bowning Bookham Landcare Group gathered for a nursery morning tea, the kind of soft, steady rain that reminds us why we do what we do.
The seeds sown back in October (also in the rain!) are now up and thriving. Through summer’s heatwave conditions, our dedicated nursery manager Linda Thane kept them alive and flourishing. Thank you, Linda, we are so grateful for your care and commitment.
At this stage, the ‘climate-ready’ seedlings were carefully thinned to one strong plant per tube and thoroughly weeded. Volunteers made quick work of the task, chatting as they went and enjoying the simple satisfaction of working together.
As one of our littlest Landcarers wisely said while filling tubes with potting mix, “The whole point of Landcare is to get your hands dirty.” And that’s exactly what everyone did; muddy hands, big smiles, and a shared sense of purpose. Thank you to all our volunteers for helping grow these plants for the betterment of our district.
We’ve also sown a selection of autumn flowers and plants, which should be ready for distribution in the next couple of months.
Planning your autumn or winter planting?
We’ll soon be open for plant requests to help fill your revegetation needs — big or small. You can view the list of species available on the YAN Nurseries webpage and start planning your project now.
If you’re considering a larger project this year or next, Bowning Bookham Landcare is also supporting landholders with the cost of establishing revegetation areas, including free tubestock and assistance with fencing through our Habitat Hops project.
To find out more, visit the Habitat Hops page or get in touch with us at [email protected] — we’d love to help you bring your revegetation plans to life.
Written by Sarah McGrath, YAN Coordinator
