If you type in the word oolines, Google fails to recognize it as the rare Gondwanan tree Cadellia pentastylis, but Heather Bowen knows all about oolines and loves birds, plants -- and children. Her large garden reflects her values and interests. There is nothing fussy; it's relaxed and rambling -- rich in birdlife and butterflies.
I first heard about Heather in relation to her grove of 20 or so ooline trees, grown by her from seed she gathered from trees growing in the hills on the cattle property she owns in partnership with her husband, Bob. These rare Gondwanan trees grow in isolated pockets in southwest Queensland and north-west New South Wales. Oolines are difficult to grow from seed -- we know because Doug has tried with only limited success. Five of the smallest of Doug's ooline trees I've put in a tiny pot and plan to bonsai them -- providing they survive, of course.
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