by possumhallstudio | Apr 16, 2024 | Bulga Forest Diary
April 16th brings about a continuous occurrence of storm cells throughout the day, causing showers to make an impact while others grumble in the distance. The temperature reaching a high of 24 degrees and dropping to a low of 13...
by possumhallstudio | Feb 19, 2024 | News
I spent a rainy day updating one of the Bedrooms with 4 sheets of Wrapping paper that i found in the Manning Gallery from Cressida Campbell …. ‘My main inspiration comes from what is directly around me… I remember combinations of colours I see in...
by possumhallstudio | Jan 29, 2024 | Bulga Forest Diary
As the cooler weather sets in today, the task at hand is to walk the fenceline on the eastern side, where it joins the Traveling Stock Reserve. The journey begins with a challenging uphill climb of 150 meters, only to discover a stretch of 50 meters where the fence...
by possumhallstudio | Jan 26, 2024 | Bulga Forest Diary
The Rough barked Angophora is currently experiencing a delayed flowering in 2024, unlike previous years, this delightful occurrence often synchronizes with festive Christmas parties, as the trees generously adorn themselves with an abundance of cream-colored blossoms....
by possumhallstudio | Oct 19, 2023 | Bulga Forest Diary
Bulga Forest Diary Thursday 19th October 2023 After the strong winds two days ago, the continuous task of raking and blowing leaves has taken on a sense of urgency. Adding to the concern, there is a fire raging 10 kilometers away on the eastern side of...
by possumhallstudio | Oct 1, 2023 | Bulga Forest Diary
Maximum 33.7 Minimum 16. With the moon still very full and shining brightly the invigorating beat of the drums fill the air, the atmosphere was truly electric. We hold a deep appreciation for coming together around a cooking fire. The new Possumhall oven has not...
by possumhallstudio | Sep 28, 2023 | Bulga Forest Diary
Maximum 21. Minimum 10. Here in the Bulga Forest, we have experienced a much-needed morning of drizzling rain. The wetter gullies now boast lovely green shoots, while the ridgelines display crispy leaves...
by possumhallstudio | Sep 25, 2023 | Bulga Forest Diary
As I ascend the hill towards Zoe’s memorial, I am accompanied by the cheerful presence of the Willie Wagtail. The dam, its waters dwindling, reflects the very hot 35 degree days last week. A welcome shift in weather as the temperature pleasantly drops to 24...
by possumhallstudio | Sep 15, 2023 | Bulga Forest Diary
The Rough Bark Angophera, also known as the Applegum, stands amidst a lawn that has been scorched by frost. The Lemon Myrtle, having bloomed beautifully, now wears a melancholic appearance due to the scarcity of...
by possumhallstudio | Sep 11, 2023 | Bulga Forest Diary
I walked up to the top of the hill and sat in the stillness. Alone for the first time in weeks. I feel the gentle humm of life and whatever it is that is the opposite of being alive, its not...
by possumhallstudio | Aug 9, 2023 | Exciting events, News, Uncategorized
Conservation Area It is with great excitement that the new signs arrived to mark the Conservation area at...
by possumhallstudio | May 8, 2023 | Bulga Forest Diary
A friendly Pied Currawong observes nearby as sunshine and blue skies grace the day with a low of 6 degrees and a predicted high of 24 degrees. It is worth noting that late winter and early spring are the driest seasons in the Bulga...
by possumhallstudio | May 2, 2023 | Bulga Forest Diary
From the Bulga Forest to the...
by possumhallstudio | Apr 26, 2023 | Bulga Forest Diary
Brown quail erupt out of the Lomandra lining the side of the road… This picture was taken in the bulga forest, by Donna, The video below is south easten...
by possumhallstudio | Apr 25, 2023 | Bulga Forest Diary
The Day is punctuated by the raucous sounds 0f the Yellow tailed Black cockatoo, They strip branches and bark looking for grubs in all the trees. Hurling down their unwanted bits, the noisy constant grating of a young one is not missed when they move on. The day is a...
by possumhallstudio | Apr 24, 2023 | Bulga Forest Diary
Another sunny dawn with mist floating in the Vally of Doyles River. The fine rain comes in at 9am and changes the day to a soggy, but still day. Maximum 19 and minimum 12. Pictured here is a Notelaea, a native mock olive. It is recovering from an infestation of...
by possumhallstudio | Apr 23, 2023 | Bulga Forest Diary
The trip up to the Bulga forest is an exciting adventure with Lyre Birds very prolific at the moment. The Mornings are sunny and fine with drizzle moving in at around 11am. Maximum 19 minimum 13. Below is a peice of wood with its bark seperated and the designs of an...
by possumhallstudio | Apr 21, 2023 | News
by possumhallstudio | Apr 13, 2023 | Bulga Forest Diary
Rainy off and on today Maximum 19. The Duboisia tree sometime called a cork wood tree and was a cash crop from the Bulga Forest. Read the fascinating story from the CSIRO. Here...
by possumhallstudio | Apr 12, 2023 | Bulga Forest Diary
Kurrajong The Kurrajong Is looking happier now it has regrown its leaves over the past weeks. It had dropped every leaf in Late January, and by the 12th February had a Pink halo in the sun. The Bulga Forest is some of the most easterly natural environments for the...
by possumhallstudio | Apr 11, 2023 | Bulga Forest Diary
The tree heath’s (Trochocarpa laurina) new growth has a stained glass glow when the sun touches it. On this overcast morning a honey bee that didn’t make it back to it’s warm hive is still snoozing. Read more about it here:...
by possumhallstudio | Apr 9, 2023 | Bulga Forest Diary
Windy 33km gusty blasts with clear sunshine, 24 degrees today. The Yellow tailed cockatoo is visiting the Bulga forest, It likes the grubs in the Wattles and can spend hours tearing apart trees for the tasty treats. Sometimes there are 15 in a group, but for the last...
by possumhallstudio | Apr 7, 2023 | Bulga Forest Diary
More rain today, There is a huge array of different types of fungus popping up every where. Pictured below is Cissus Antarctica also known as kangaroo vine. The fruit is well developed today but will turn blue when ripe and edible. The Vine is making a comeback after...
by possumhallstudio | Apr 6, 2023 | Bulga Forest Diary
Rain showers Drizzle most of the day, but it is good to take a quick walk up the hill to where the geebungs grow. At about 580m elevation in the Bulga forest the Geebungs have dropped most of their flowers that grow from the central stem. they are full of fruit this...
by possumhallstudio | Apr 5, 2023 | Bulga Forest Diary
Intermittent Rain, Sun and Cloud. 19 Degrees Maximum. The clouds are moving from the south to the north, not a common pattern of weather. The storms usually come from the North North West, or West. The Casuarina that has Glossy black cockatoos feeding in it is a...
by possumhallstudio | Apr 3, 2023 | Bulga Forest Diary
Rainy throughout the day with top of 19 degrees, Autumn is here. the Rough Barked Angophera is heavy with leaf. I love the way they are so human like in their dance with the sky, and other trees. Most of our angopheras here flower only every 3 years. Angophora...
by possumhallstudio | Apr 2, 2023 | Bulga Forest Diary
2nd April 2023 Bulga Forest Diary Hygrocybe miniata, commonly known as the vermilion waxcap, is a small, bright red or red-orange mushroom of the waxcap genus Hygrocybe. It is a cosmopolitan species, that is found worldwide. In Europe, it is found in fields, on...
by possumhallstudio | Mar 31, 2023 | Bulga Forest Diary
Beautiful sunny but cold 10c start to April, the blue sky through the leaves of the Native Quince Alectryon subcinereus. Alectryon subcinereus. More information on PlantNET...
by possumhallstudio | Mar 27, 2023 | Bulga Forest Diary
27th March 2023 Bulga Forest Diary The lilipili is ripe and the possums climb into the small tree together and fight. The lemon Myrtle is loosing all the stamens, a favourite nectar source for the butterflies, beetles birds and bees. ( March is a good time to grow...
by possumhallstudio | Mar 21, 2023 | Bulga Forest Diary
After hearing the noisy requests of young birds i stepped outside my back door to see a king parrot on a tree about 20m from my house. Watch the video now. March 21 2023 Have A look at the Facebook video...
by possumhallstudio | May 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Come and visit MY new website and shop…...
by possumhallstudio | May 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Pesto, who will be very missed by Raymond Joy’s love Betty
by possumhallstudio | May 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
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