Patersonia sericea (Native iris) a common blue mauve flower
seen in heath woodland and open forest on sandRecent spring rains and warm weather have turned the bush into a veritable
wonderland. Here in the Shoalhaven we are blessed with a diversity of plant
communities within ready access. The coastal heathlands of Beecroft Peninsula
and Booderee National Park, sheltered forest gullies and open woodland of
the hinterland and the plateau heathlands of Morton National Park and Barren
Ground Nature Reserve offer a diversity of wildflower "gardens".
You do not have to go far to enjoy the display. Take a stroll down Ben's
Walk or the Bomaderry Creek trail in the heart of Nowra, visit Booderee
National Park (Jervis Bay) where hakea, banksia and leptospermum are all
in full bloom and boardwalks lead through more fragile heathland areas allowing
the walker an opportunity to enjoy some of the more delicate flowering plants.
The Botanical Gardens Annex on Caves Beach road (Booderee N.P.) with specimens
clearly labelled along the various trails, gives the explorer an opportunity
to become familiar with the names of many of the plants common to our area
. Or, simply step (gently of course) off the road in any area of undisturbed
bushland and take a moment to enjoy the the treasures to be found there.
So... wherever you are, take a moment to enjoy the "bushland open
garden display". Whether it is a refreshing lunchbreak stroll, a weekend
family picnic or an overnight bushwalk, don,t miss out!! There is beauty
in the tiniest flower as captured by Jim's photos and it is so good for
the soul.
Patersonia sericea (Native iris) a common blue mauve flower
seen in heath woodland and open forest on sand