Sydney Wildflower Nursery

Though Heathcote might be stretching it in terms of ‘Sydney’, this May Gibbs wonderland is worth a potter around if you’re ever in the area. It's stocked to the brim with local acacias, native wildflowers, flowering gums and edible bushes. 

The grounds of this native plant purveyor have an enchanted bush vibe and it’s the perfect place to pick up some wattle, kangaroo paw or banksia and start building the Snugglepot and Cuddlepie habitat of your dreams.

The Sydney Wildflower folk also specialise in bush foods and can give you advice on growing native ingredients at home. Native bush food workshops run through the year, giving you in-depth knowledge about where to plant local species, and how to use them in your kitchen.Craft creek lilly pilly leaves into jam, or steep sea celery for a warming, comforting bush tea.  Check online for more on when workshops are running, and stock levels of the garden. 

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