Conservation is possibly the most important part of the Australian Plants Society.
We are actively involved in several conservation initiatives. In one project we are managing a site that has the only remaining significant population of a rare and endangered plant. At another site, we are returning some coastal habitat to what it was a hundred years ago, and that includes the mangrove forests. We are the only organisation to tackle the massive weed infestation at a site near Cape Jervis, and restore that area to its original condition. All these projects include weed eradication, seed collection, direct seeding, tubestock growing, revegetation work, survey work and much, much more.
For those who are involved, it can be extremely rewarding.
Message from the COOTS Group:
Two things.
For those of you who keep an eye on the COOTS Facebook page, especially those of you people who live in our country towns around South Australia, I am toying with the idea of conducting Propagation Workshops in a country town.
It would be a one-day session, but judging by the popularity here in Adelaide, I would like to see if that idea appeals to everyone, and whether it would be something that I should consider.
I would appreciate comments, please.
Secondly, and for those doing the present workshop. This message is to advise you that the propagation workshop will not be held next Saturday, the 11th of April, as I have overlooked the fact that we will be holding our Autumn Plant Sale at Urrbrae Agricultural High School, and I had forgotten that I was in the middle of workshops at the same time.
Please adjust your calendar accordingly, and return on the 18th of April - one week after.
Sorry if I have inconvenienced you in any way by this adjustment, but it does allow you to come to a plant sale instead.
At my age, this does happen from time to time.
Regards, Jeff Reid. ... See MoreSee Less
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A message from the COOTS group.
Anybody interested in our next propagation workshop, please email me as soon as possible.
Email: [email protected]
So far only eight people have applied, so a few more would be beneficial.
It begins on the 4th of April, 2026, and starts at 12.00 noon.
We are located at 21A Richards Terrace in Goodwood.
There is no charge, and the course lasts for six consecutive Saturdays.
See if you can spare some time and be a part of Growers group 16.
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Just to advise, that only one person has replied to me about being a part of our next propagation course (Growers group 16) on the 21st of March, which indicates that Facebook is not being seen, so I will ask again.
If I don't get numbers, I will need to reschedule for another time.
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Message from the COOTS conservation group.
On the 21st of March 2026, the Propagation Workshops will be happening once again.
This new group will be the 16th COOTS group.
As always, it will be held at 21A Richards Terrace, Goodwood, and will begin at 12 noon every Saturday for six days.
There is no cost for this valuable six (6) consecutive Saturday course; all I ask is for a gold coin towards coffee and cake.
What I need now are participants. If this is something that appeals to you, please email me at [email protected] to register your interest in the course.
I need around 10 to make it a comfortable group. Group 15 filled in two days, so see if we can better that. Those who missed the last session can now apply for this round.
The course looks closely at how to grow Australian Native Plants, and my intention is to look in detail at how best to do that being seed or cuttings.
There will be a field day amongst the courses, and a couple of very experienced speakers speaking on their particular subject.
Don't miss out on this opportunity, where your possibilities are quite extensive. Many of the earlier participants have taken on roles in the COOTS group, and I look forward to many more enthusiastic people joining them to make this progressive conservation group grow in the coming years.
See if you can join the COOTS propagation workshops, and join this fun experience.
Once the course is completed, there will be ample opportunity to bring your seedlings back to the shed to pot them on into larger pots ready to plant out, or sell to the general public.
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