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Waring or wombat season is still in play, and the mornings are misty but the temperatures are still summer-like. The recent rains have lulled us into potentially a false sense of security –the Bureau of Meteorology is predicting the onset

Waring or wombat season is upon us. Mornings are misty and nights are longer. Wombats emerge from their burrows and eagles (Bunjil) are building their nests. Possums are mating and male lyrebirds are showing off their mounds with beautiful song.

March is Iuk or eel season in the local language. Particularly significant here in Bulleen due to the Bolin Bolin Billabong which was the site of large corroborees celebrating this sacred, spiritual protector. As the Eel travels downstream it wallows

February is Biderap – the hot dry season. The garden takes on a slightly weathered look – in contrast to December, when everything looked fresh and bright green. Tomatoes are in full production, cucumbers are growing and corn silks are

January, Biderap – The hot dry season in the local indigenous language. A time for the common brown butterfly and dry tussock grass. A time to harvest tomatoes, beans, zucchini and late apricots. A time for Kangaroo paw to put

September marks the official start to spring when days and nights are of equal length. Have you heard the Currawongs? They are heralding Poorneet – the aboriginal season for tadpoles and the awakening of the lizards. Poorneet – when it