Tag Archives: Capeweed

RTBG on Thursday 24 Sept- part 1 of 3

Posted on September 26, 2020 by Tasmanian Traveller

During my first year volunteering in the Food Garden of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens (RTBG) the pattern was for clear blue skies each Thursday. The Covid 19 interlude has upset the heavens so that the new pattern seems to … Continue reading →

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The capeweed expansion- part 2 of 2

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Tasmanian Traveller

As I walked from the Warrane Community Garden I now noticed massive spreads of Capeweed (Arctotheca calendula) on the footpath verges along Heemskirk St. When I looked at front lawns, clearly they were all infested with this weed – lovely … Continue reading →

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The capeweed expansion- part 1 of 2

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Tasmanian Traveller

Capeweed’s botanical name is Arctotheca calendula; the plant is also known as Cape Daisy Weed, Cape Dandelion – native of South Africa. Last month gardening friend K told me: ‘You will notice a lot of Capeweed at the garden if … Continue reading →

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