We are now a botanic garden
THE GOVERNOR AND STUDENTS FROM BULLI PUBLIC UNVEIL THE PLAQUE!
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PARK FOUNDER AND MANAGER ray brown addressing guests at the opening
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The PArk now has lots of new signage in the new information shelter and around the Park
The Governor and Students from bulli public unveil the plaque for the new Ellis rowan sensory walk
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The Governor and Students from bulli public unveil the plaque for the new Ellis rowan sensory walk
The Governor and Students from bulli public unveil the plaque for the new Ellis rowan sensory walk
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The Official ceremony which took place n the new information centre
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Ray Brown with her excellency The Governor margaret beazley
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Her Excellency talking to guests at the entry to the sensory walk
Her Excellecy launching the book with one of the authors Tracee Lea
Her Excellency talking to guests at the entry to the sensory walk
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Ray Brown showing Her Excellecy and Mr Wilson around the PArk
Her Excellecy launching the book with one of the authors Tracee Lea
Her Excellency talking to guests at the entry to the sensory walk
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Her Excellecy launching the book with one of the authors Tracee Lea
Her Excellecy launching the book with one of the authors Tracee Lea
Her Excellecy launching the book with one of the authors Tracee Lea
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THE ILLAWARRA GREVILLEA PARK BOTANIC GARDEN: A PHOTOGRAPHIC
You demanded it so here it is! After months of writing and editing we now have A book about the par
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There are over 400 photos of plants, birds and other creatures plus more on the PArk
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There are parctical hints on growing and maintaing plants. We tell you how we grow them in the PArk
There are parctical hints on growing and maintaing plants. We tell you how we grow them in the PArk
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New information centre and picnic area - NOW COMPLETE
The completed Information Centre ready for the official launch of the Park as a Botanic Garden
20 standrad grevilleas and eremophilas have been planted on the bank that encloses the new area.
The completed Information Centre ready for the official launch of the Park as a Botanic Garden
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The grassed area in the new Pamela Robinson Picnic Area
20 standrad grevilleas and eremophilas have been planted on the bank that encloses the new area.
The completed Information Centre ready for the official launch of the Park as a Botanic Garden
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20 standrad grevilleas and eremophilas have been planted on the bank that encloses the new area.
20 standrad grevilleas and eremophilas have been planted on the bank that encloses the new area.
20 standrad grevilleas and eremophilas have been planted on the bank that encloses the new area.
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Eremophila subteretifolia - one of the standard emu bushes we are trialling
20 standrad grevilleas and eremophilas have been planted on the bank that encloses the new area.
This has been grafted onto myoporum bateae
Grevillea Sid Cadwell
Sid Cadwell is a cultivar that puts on a stunning display as standard flowering for most of the year
Volunteers laying the brick edging prior to laying the grass
A view of a completed section of edging
A view of a completed section of edging
A view of a completed section of edging
EXCITING NEW GARDEN BED
As well as our new picnic area we have now added a massive new garden bed with over 200 plants.
It took several hours to set the plants out. Taller plants to the rear , smaller plants to the front
It took several hours to set the plants out. Taller plants to the rear , smaller plants to the front
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It took several hours to set the plants out. Taller plants to the rear , smaller plants to the front
It took several hours to set the plants out. Taller plants to the rear , smaller plants to the front
It took several hours to set the plants out. Taller plants to the rear , smaller plants to the front
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The first task for volunteers was to dig the 200 or so holes
It took several hours to set the plants out. Taller plants to the rear , smaller plants to the front
The holes are filled with water and then water crystals and slow release fertiliser added
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The holes are filled with water and then water crystals and slow release fertiliser added
The holes are filled with water and then water crystals and slow release fertiliser added
The holes are filled with water and then water crystals and slow release fertiliser added
A dish to catch water is fashioned around each plant and a large tub of mulch is added
The holes are filled with water and then water crystals and slow release fertiliser added
A dish to catch water is fashioned around each plant and a large tub of mulch is added
Canning Cumquat - a great new Grevillea planted toward the front of the bed
The holes are filled with water and then water crystals and slow release fertiliser added
A dish to catch water is fashioned around each plant and a large tub of mulch is added
Some of the plants in the new garden bed
Some of the plants in the new garden bed
Some of the plants in the new garden bed
Acacia longifolia
Acacia sophoria
Acacia dealbata
Acacia howittii
Acacia terminalis
Acacia frimriata
Acacia pycantha
Alygoyne hakeifolia Che Maree
Alygoyne hugelli White Gem
Alygoyne wrayae
Bracyscombe Jumbo Mauve
Chamelaucium florifelum Meringar Mist
Chrysocephelum apiculate Bridgewater Bay
Eremophila christopheri
Eremophila cuneata
Eremophila fraseri x cuneata
Eremophila nivea
Eremophila spuria x spectabilis
Grevillea aquifolium
Grevillea Amazing Grace
Grevillea bracteosa
Grevillea Bush Lemons
Grevillea Callum’s Gold
Grevillea Candelabra
Grevillea candelabroides
Grevillea Canning Cumquat
Grevillea Carrington Cross
Some of the plants in the new garden bed
Some of the plants in the new garden bed
Grevillea Coastal Prestige
Grevillea Coastal Sunset
Grevillea coccina
Grevillea commutata
Grevillea dimorpha
Grevillea Dorathy Gordon
Grevillea elongata
Grevillea Evelyn’s Coronet
Grevillea Firesprite
Grevillea Flamin Beauty
Grevillea Flamingo
Grevillea floripendula
Grevillea georgiana x pilosa
Grevillea Honey Wonder
Grevillea Hot Pink Willy
Grevillea insignis
Grevillea macleayana
Grevillea Just Rosy
Grevillea Katherine
Grevillea mucronulata
Grevillea New Species Wedderburn NSW
Grevillea obliquistigma
Grevillea Poorinda Dadam
Grevillea Poorinda Constance
Grevillea Orange WOW
Grevillea Outback Sunrise
Some of the plants in the new garden bed
Grevillea parvula
Grevillea pateniloba
Grevillea philipsonia
Grevillea pinnaster
Grevillea Poorinda Constance
Grevillea Red Hooks
Grevillea Scarlet Moon
Grevillea Silver Sulfa
Grevillea stenemora
Grevillea Strawberry Blonde
Grevillea superba
Grevillea venusta
Grevillea victoriae
Grevillea thelmanniana Mini Marvel
Hibiscus Aussie Pearl
Hibiscus Ian’s Gold
Hypercalyama Golden Veil
Isopogan formosa
Isopogan formosa x latifolius
Leptospermum scoporium Pink Cascade
Melaleuca nematophila
Melaleuca violacea
Myoporum bateae x floribundum
Myoporum floribundum
Persoonia pinifolia
Order of Australia for Ray Brown
Wonderful news that the heart and soul of the Illawarra Grevillea Park, Ray Brown,has been recognised for his wonderful contribution to conservation and the environment in the Australia Day Honours list today. Ray has been a lifelong volunteer and continues to devote his time and energy to many areas of horticulture.
Thanks to Ray we have a unique park at Bulli that attracts many hundreds of visitors each year. As park manager Ray has been inspirational in mobilising a small group of volunteers to help him maintain and enhance a park that not only showcases Australian flora, but which provides a fantastic place for people to explore and relax with their family and friends.
Such has been Ray's impact that he was also given the honour of having a grevillea named after him, Grevillea raybrownii.
Ray always makes himself available on our open days to talk to visitors about growing grevilleas. Next time your at the park be sure to search him out for a chat!