Geelong Native Plants Blog

May 15, 2020

Protecting Moonah Trees Geelong, Surfcoast & Bellarine

Protecting Moonah Trees ( Melaleuca lanceolata )    Moonahs are Iconic Trees Moonah trees are Iconic and grow naturally along the Coastal dunes and nearby Grasslands extending approximately 5 kilometres inland.   Some of the Moonah Trees around the Geelong Coast and Surf Coast have been aged at over 300 years. Many Moonah Trees have...

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May 9, 2020

Gift Vouchers

During these trying times, it can be difficuilt for some to go to the shops to get a special gift for a  special person. Geelong Native Plants offers Gift Vouchers. Each one is different and personally  designed for the the person receiving it. There is no need to come into the Nursery as they are...

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February 23, 2020

Save our bees

Honey Bees are on the decline Worldwide due to Industrial agriculture Destruction of habitat Use of Chemical sprays There are around 1,700 different Native Bee Species in Australia. Honey is the only food that does not have a shelf life if properly stored . Honey will stay fresh in the sealed jar you bought it...

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January 24, 2017

Biodynamic and Organic gardening tips

Geelong Native Plants  and biodynamic gardening – What is biodynamic gardening and how does it work? Our owner and organic gardening expert Christine specialises in organically growing vegetables using companion planting practices, and is always happy to offer advice and tips to get the most out of biodynamic gardening. Biodynamic gardening principles centre on a...

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