We've been at Swallows Nest Farm for 4 years, and not long after we arrived, I found a basket at a local op shop which said "BUY ME"! …
Meet the Pineapple Candle Heath, or Richea Dracaphylla , a truly Tasmanian flower. When I first discovered this plant, I thought it looked like it …
There are hundreds of species of Protea - and so many more when you add the lovely hybrids. One of the most well-known traits of a Protea flower is …
Sylvan Red is a variety of Leucadendron that we grow at Swallows Nest. They are a well known variety and a popular cut flower. They are similar to …
Leaucadendrons are one of the most popular flowers in the florist trade. They are incredibly long lasting, they are available all year round, and co…
It is generally thought that winter isn't a great time for flowers, but proteas are the exception to this. There are many protea species that fl…
At Swallows Nest Farm, we grow one of the most beautiful foliage plants of the proteaceae family. It's commonly named the Silver Tree, but its a…
Summer is the time when King Proteas are in bloom. These flowers really are the "kings" of the protea world, opening up to the size of dinn…