Too much on your water bill? Too many weeds? Too few birds and butterflies in your garden?
The answer is - Australian native plants! Beautiful, drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and able to turn your garden into a mini nature reserve.
In this engaging talk, you’ll learn what native plants are and their benefits—drought-resistance, water-saving, and low maintenance. You’ll explore their diversity—from shrubs and flowering trees to groundcovers, climbers, and herbaceous plants—and discover how they can create gardens full of style and natural beauty.
The speaker will also recommend beginner-friendly species and introduce iconic native plants, showcasing their unique beauty and ecological value.
让花园更聪明——认识澳洲本土植物
水费太高？杂草太多？鸟蝶太少？答案就是——澳洲本土植物！美、耐旱、省心，还能让你的花园变成小小自然保护区。
在本次讲座中，你将了解什么是本土植物，以及它们的优势——耐旱、省水、省心、低维护；欣赏它们的多样性——从灌木、开花乔木，到地被、藤本与草本植物；你会发现本土植物不仅不是“杂草丛生”，还可以打造出有设计感、充满原生美学的花园。
讲座还会推荐一些适合初学者的入门级植物，并介绍几种令人惊叹的物种，带你领略它们的独特魅力与生态价值。
时间：9月17日 下午1点 - 3点
地点：Eastwood 图书馆
费用：免费 年龄：16岁以上
Bookings essential. 必须预约.
🎤 About the Speaker
Leicia Petersen is a Sydney-based nature writer and photographer with master’s degrees in environmental science (University of Sydney) and Chinese Literature (Sichuan University). She is the author of Stories of Australian Flowers & Birds, Vol. 1 & 2, covering 100 common native species. She specialises in telling the stories of Australian nature through vivid words and images, blending science with everyday beauty. Youtube / Ins / facebook: Leicia Wild Australia
Leicia Petersen，自然作家与摄影师，定居悉尼。拥有环境科学（悉尼大学硕士）与中国文学（四川大学硕士）背景，著有《澳洲花鸟手帖》卷一和卷二，共介绍100种常见的澳洲本土植物和动物。擅长用生动的文字与影像讲述澳洲大自然的故事，让科学知识与生活美学完美结合。