March 1, 2017April 30, 2017Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Rainforest Flora, Trees

Brush box Tree

Thank you to the NSW Native Plant Identification group on Facebook who helped us identify this Lophostemon Confertus which is […]

February 27, 2017February 17, 2017Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Native Shrub, Rainforest Flora

Australian Indigo

Australian Indigo, such a pretty name and such a stunning flower. This one caught our attention during spring and summer […]

February 20, 2017February 11, 2017Booyong Conservation Retreat, Cabin Garden, Conservation, Gardening - Natives, Orchard, Rainforest Flora, Recipe

Sandpaper Fig

The Sandpaper Fig (Ficus coronata) is easily identified by its course leaves which are reminiscent of sandpaper. It belongs to […]

February 13, 2017April 30, 2017Conservation, Rainforest Flora, Trees

Forest Oak Tree

This tree caught my eye due to its soft foliage and distinct pattern of bark on its trunk. I found […]

January 18, 2017January 8, 2017Conservation, Rainforest Flora, Trees

Black Booyong Tree

The Black Booyong must certainly have something to do with our name ‘Booyong Conservation’. This tree is situated in the […]

January 13, 2017April 25, 2017Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Native Shrub, Rainforest Flora, Trees

Willow Bottlebrush

Along the fire trail we recently discovered the Callistemon salignus , often known as the Willow or White Bottlebrush. There […]

December 19, 2016December 18, 2016Conservation, Rainforest Flora

Happy Wanderer

The Happy Wanderer, what a lovely name! This lovely delicate climbing purple pea flower can be found throughout the conservation […]

November 28, 2016November 26, 2016Booyong Conservation Retreat, Cabin Garden, Conservation, Gardening - Natives, Rainforest Flora, Trees, Vulnerable Species

Grevillea Hilliana

We are very fortunate to have two Grevillea Hilliana trees at Booyong. They been listed as an Endangered Species by […]

November 21, 2016May 9, 2021Aquatic Plants, Booyong Conservation Retreat, Cabin Garden, Conservation, Frogs, Rainforest Flora

Cape Water Lily

The Cape Water Lily is native to South Africa and we are always delighted when the sun shines and they […]

November 18, 2016February 6, 2021Booyong Conservation Retreat, Cabin Garden, Conservation, Gardening - Natives, Rainforest Flora, Trees

Native Frangipani

In spring, outside the cabin windows you’ll find a Native Frangipani which has cream and yellow flowers and a lovely […]