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Mary Jo FORTUNA
Garden Hints & Tips
Rain after a drought
It is autumn. Thank goodness we have received a substantial amount of rain in the past week. Rain after a drought brings rapid growth but also brings risks, including soil erosion, root rot and sudden plant collapse due to waterlogging. Manage the transition by checking drainage, reducing automatic irrigation, managing
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February 19, 2026
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February 5, 2026
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December 11, 2025
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On the Brink
Importance of biodiversity
In this column we have often referred to the importance of biodiversity in maintaining a well-functioning ecosystem. It’s increasingly recognised that the scarcity or extinction of any flora or fauna will upset the balance of nature and we have ecologists and natural resource managers working to identify and address
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November 27, 2025
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Garden Hints & Tips
Dry Climate Gardening
The BOM hasn’t been covering itself with glory in recent months, not just because of its controversial new website, but for some seemingly erratic weather predictions. After our dry winter we were promised a wetter than average spring, and then maybe not, and then maybe it will come later.
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November 13, 2025
Across the district, Kinder to School transition days are playing a vital role in helping young children feel comfortable and confident to begin their new school journey next year.
On the Brink
Looking at endangered or extinct flora and fauna.
Flora biodiversity is important because it provides essential ecosystem services like clean air, water, and fertile soil, which are critical for human health and survival.
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October 30, 2025
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Do we care if mosquitoes become extinct?
Yes – we know - mosquitoes are part of the delicate balance of nature. Still, would the ecosystem really collapse if they disappeared? Do we care if mosquitoes become extinct? Of course, in principle yes — biodiversity matters. Every species, no matter how irritating, plays a role in the grand web of