Tamworth Landcare Nursery hours are 8.30am to 1pm, located at 300 Wallamore Rd Tamworth – volunteers from 8.30am, Monday,
Wednesday and Friday.
For plant orders contact our Nursery Manager Paul Moxon at nursery@trla.org.au
or on 0425 337 475.
The nursery team are producing an array of over 100 plants for growing in our region. These plants are grown from locally collected and
propagated seed and are a variety of native and endemic species.
You will find plants for the garden, the paddock and your regeneration project right here in Tamworth.
Tamworth Regional Landcare Association (TRLA) wanted to grow endemic plants, in particular plants specific to local threatened
ecological communities, to our region for group and project activities. Groups were collecting a variety of common and rare local seed
and wanted a space in which to propagate and grow the seeds on a scale large enough for local distribution.
The nursery space provides opportunity for students and volunteers to learn and share skills and propagate plants used for local working
bees and maintained momentum for 10 years.
Locally sourced seed, producing endemic species from numerous diverse sources and genetic stability
Plants propagated with the assistance of a community enterprise using volunteers and people with disabilities and local employees.
Core expertise in local endemic species, biodiversity, regeneration and habitat plantings.
Producing plants with higher survival rates appropriate to our region.
We are the largest and most diverse source of endemic plants
If we don’t have your requirements in stock in sufficient numbers, we will work with you to meet your needs
As the days grow cooler and the colours deepen, it’s the perfect time to plant! This autumn, we’re offering a special selection of hardy
natives and unique indoor plants at discounted prices to help you green your garden, rejuvenate your space, and support local biodiversity.
Take advantage of our Autumn Special on the following plants:
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Sprouting Joy This Festive Season: Nursery News & Holiday Updates
As the weather warms up and Christmas approaches, the nursery has been reasonably quiet this past month. However, behind the scenes, we're
in full propagation mode, preparing to meet the demand for what we expect to be a very busy autumn season.
Over the Christmas period, Julie will be taking some well-earned leave, but Paul will still be on deck to keep things running smoothly. The
nursery will only be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, so you can still pop in during the festive season.
Looking for a unique last-minute Christmas gift or tree? We’ve been selling small native Christmas trees, perfect for adding a touch of
nature to your celebrations. They’re available for just $25.00 each, but stock is limited, so don’t wait too long. Visit us this Friday or
Monday to grab yours before they’re gone!
We’d also like to take this opportunity to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our incredible volunteers. Your
dedication and hard work throughout the year make everything we do possible, and we are so grateful for your support.
From all of us at the nursery, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season. See you soon!
We’ve had a fantastic spring here at the nursery, and as the weather warms, our propagation program is in full swing. Paul has been busy collecting seeds from our local natives, which have just finished flowering. It’s an exciting time as these seeds will become the foundation
for future plantings in our community...
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Trees are life - adopt a tree with Tamworth Regional Landcare Association
We’re excited to be partnering with Carbon8 for a powerful one-day workshop all about boosting biodiversity
to strengthen your farming system — from the soil up!
Whether you’re managing pasture or cropping, increasing biodiversity can improve productivity, build resilience, and reduce the need for
chemical inputs. This is your chance to hear directly from landholders, educators, and experts who are walking the talk.
🐾 NSW Companion Animals Act Review – Have Your Say! 🐾
🚨 Submissions close Sunday, May 4, 2025 🚨
After years of advocacy, the NSW Government is finally reviewing the NSW Companion Animals Act 1998 — and your
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to help protect our native wildlife from the impacts of free-roaming pet cats.
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📧 Email: ca.review@olg.nsw.gov.au
📝 Subject: Companion Animals Act Review
💡 Ask for:
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Mandatory desexing by 4 months
$9 million+ in support for Councils and education campaigns
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Please share this widely. 🐨🦉🐾
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We're helping support important PhD research from Federation University Australia exploring how farmers think about sustainability,
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Our members often say that when you become part of Landcare, you’re not just joining a group, you’re becoming part of a family. The concept
is so compatible with Australian culture it’s hard not to get involved! By becoming a TRLA member, you’ll be supporting our work, learning
new skills, becoming part of the solution, and helping to make a difference for the future.
Did you know (TRLA) run an Annual Small Grants program for Landcare activities connected to the Tamworth region.
Volunteer Landcare and Grassroots Community groups can apply up to $2,500 for activities that meet an objective of TRLA’s strategic plan
with eight successful projects being awarded funds from across the region.
Mari ngiyani winangaylanha ganunga-waanda yanaylanha, dhaymaarr ganugu-waanda nhama ngarrangarranmaldanhi.
[We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first people and custodians of this land]
Gomeroi People are the traditional custodians of the waterways and the land on which we work and live.
Tamworth Regional Landcare Association pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging and extend
that respect to all Aboriginal people.