The Shut-ins Guide to Aussie Plants

[@agnai191]

The Bob Katter reference jump-scared me more than the Huntsman 😫

[@the-Backyard-Naturalist]

Very stealthy, like the crocodiles of North QLD.

[@weevil_bob]

Even more stealthy Mao quote

[@Dan_Tasty]

Ace Lightning got my goat. I still dream about that show

[@trueaussie9230]

There's NOTHING in Aus scarier than Bob Katter.

[@headwerkn]

Top tier!

[@pbfamous07]

"ungodly rizz, namastay cobbers" a sentence that has never been uttered. how have i just found this channel, loving it. you make Latin cool AF

[@ScareWest]

plebs unite

[@kaan-kaant]

I'd love a video on native edible flora. The finger lime has gotten most of the spotlight, but there's a lot of cool underappreciated native edibles out there that are great for backyard growing even if you are a shut in

[@tundrinotaku9359]

Do tell! I've been wanting to replace some of my (dead) plant pots with some natives, and if they're edible I may actually be inclined to take care of them...

[@pronumeral1446]

@@tundrinotaku9359 Try murnong (yam daisy)

[@grandmothergoose]

@@tundrinotaku9359 Midyim berry, Lilly Pilly, Davidson plum, Illawarra plum, Redback Ginger, Macadamia nut, bunya nut, warrigal greens, bush tomato, river mint, quandong...

[@jimmux_v0]

@@tundrinotaku9359 Murnong was a very important food in some areas, and could use a bit of help getting attention. It should be quite easy to grow, too.

[@kaan-kaant]

@@tundrinotaku9359 I've got quite a few varieties that haven't produced yet, but a couple that have produced so far are an Atherton raspberry and Midyim berries. The former is a native raspberry that can be a bit less thirsty than European varieties and has a more subtle flavour and rounder appearance. As for the Midyim berries, the plant is a ground crawler and the taste is sweet with a hint of eucalypt flavour. There's loads of varieties out there though so there's plenty to choose from.

[@__-be1gk]

I love that every native Australian tree just expects there to be a wildfire every week

[@thatshallo37]

they will HATE anywhere that isn't Australia. They will choose to leave the earth if fire isn't in their area

[@jessgreen2464]

Bro. I clicked on this thinking, “oh yeah, I like native plants.” I was not expecting to laugh out loud MULTIPLE TIMES, and not expecting to be laughing so hard I had to pause the video to catch my breath. You’re informative, hilarious, you give interesting facts. You’re so good.

[@TheKebbstar]

this 110%

[@potasimeme3352]

You know for a fact it's a true Aussie classic if it's adorning the Maccas' carpark

[@relwaretep]

@@potasimeme3352 That sign in the Engadine car park!

[@Monkai_Monkai]

@@relwaretep i know someone who went to the Engadine car park once

[@MozillaVulpix]

this channel is such a comfort. It's so nice to have someone who speaks like you saying "hey, animals and plants are cool too, don't you think?"

[@lexieleafy]

Finally, all two of us have been catered to! Cracking video! :-)

[@somebloke3869]

You and me both.

[@trinefanmel]

Room for a third?

[@ecargnz7762]

Oh no, which two of us are the real two??

[@seanbarnett9406]

I'll have to put my hand up and say me too!

[@lexieleafy]

It's a very large two haha!

[@Flesh_Wizard]

I've seen a branch fall on to a wattle in full bloom. The cloud of pollen was something to behold (and not inhale lmao)

[@rainydeadppl]

FUN FACT: It's not the Wattles to blame!! "White Cypress (Murray) Pine is the only Australian tree that produces highly allergenic pollen. It grows from the western slopes and plains of eastern Australia across to Western Australia, south of the Tropic of Capricorn, and flowers from late July through to the end of August. Wattle trees are frequently blamed for early spring allergy symptoms, but tests rarely confirm that Wattle pollen is the cause. There are many species of Casuarina or Australian Oak trees, which produce pollen throughout the year and may cause allergic rhinitis symptoms at any time of the year. Grasses flower next, and the weed 'Plantain' flowers from August through to May." Straight from the Australian Pollen allergy website.

[@KunamaElgar]

Loved the use of the Moreton Bay tune to accompany the section about the tree!

[@yowiemountain167]

😂 the succulent chinese meal reference...... I love it!

[@acrazydurian]

what a magnificent legend. May the Democracy Manifest allow him to thoroughly roll his R's in peace.

[@Pucknuckle]

That literally gave me the best laugh I've had I think this year.

[@tomneve3780]

Best video I’ve watched in months

[@Cyceris]

I FUCKING LOVE NATIVE PLANTS 🗣🗣🗣💯💯💯🔊🔊🔊

[@freeman10000]

Fuck yeah! Banksia #1

[@Dan_Tasty]

In the process of replacing my shit lawn with native groundcovers unbeknownst to the landlord. Also, pigface is so nice in salad and dried saltbush is a pretty amazing seasoning as well

[@helloduffman]

ME TOO FUCK YEAH

[@strepto42]

@@Dan_Tasty They use Saltbush to make boutique gins. I struggle to imagine a higher use for a plant.

[@rhyswerner8749]

WEEEEEEEEEWW

[@soitenlyNotRob]

Age of Empires III, Halo 2, TES IV and III are goated choices of background music.

[@val4552]

I knew i wouldn't be the only one to recognise them

[@milosquerra3285]

peril from halo 2 goes so pleasant

[@Ujellyfish]

I came looking for this comment as soon as the delta halo music came on

[@grantb8168]

Great job as usual, Darcy. You should know, it is so clear the amount of energy and effort you put into these videos. The research, the time and the extraordinary introspective consideration that goes into navigating and expressing your talented narrations. These mini-doccos are educational, which is what you desire but they are also jam-packed with laughter and surprise. All of these things combined are subsequently the reason so many subscribers and viewers alike keep coming back. This comment is to sincerely express the unsaid appreciation of your work. Signed; A proud New South Welshman. 😊

[@the-Backyard-Naturalist]

Cheers Grant!

[@ConstantlyDamaged]

"With no one else in the previous sixty thousand years having seen one." Good shot!

[@Flesh_Wizard]

The trees are ninjas 🥷

[@christiankerr809]

@@Flesh_Wizard I think this was a reference to the traditional owners of the land, not the Drax school of hiding in plain sight by moving super slowly

[@ejmc6378]

IKR! Laughed so hard I had to pause the video to recover. Absolutely savage 🤣

[@18grape]

All that was missing was a blackfella giving a stinkeye

[@sillyoldname752]

I just gotta say man, as someone who works in a natives nursery : thank you, a million times, for this video but in particular your words of wisdom at the end - you echoed a sentiment I didn't have the words for but always felt. Love your channel, keep up the fantastic work! Your videos always brighten mine and my daughter's day.

[@emileejones-pritchard2079]

I LOVE THAT LEON COSTERMANS BOOK!!

[@embest1728]

bless this channel. im obsessed with u. please keep making videos forever

[@the-Backyard-Naturalist]

🙏

[@arenashawn772]

I live in San Francisco and interestingly because of the history of Golden Gate Park we ended up having a ton of Australian plants in the park and city streets in general (they are Hardy, drought resistant, can survive salty ocean air and sandy soil with pool nutrient levels and turned out to be the only thing that can survive and green up the huge park when it was being developed 😂 ) This has been a great educational episode for me regarding all the plants I walk by daily but have no knowledge about. Thank you!❤❤❤

[@leemasters3592]

My grandfather was an agricultural and horticultural expert who sidelined in botany and taught me more than I can remember now about native plants. His office had this indescribable smell due to the hundreds, likely thousands of pressed specimens he had stored there. He also loved woodworking and would try anything he could get a hold of including native trees. He would collect a bit of damaged or dropped branch here and there on his travels. Eventually they would become a letter opener or similar with the scientific and common name inscribed somewhere with a very fine woodburing tip.

[@uonmedrevue1441]

This guy is quickly going to become an Aussie classic- keep it coming!

[@mathis8210]

German here. I was introduced to the beautiful weirdness of the Aussie fauna, when i found a Callistemon in a local gardening shop (Now growing happily in a pot on my balconry). Got to visit QLD for a few weeks for unrelated reasons and spent loads of time exploring the local ecosystem. I will definitely carry on the good word of the aussie plant life.

[@TheMonkeymonkeyking]

First Morrowind, now Oblivion AND Morrowind in the soundtrack. Mate, you've got good taste 👌

[@somebloke3869]

I spent a lot of time gathering plants in both games.

[@DrewxGaming]

I felt myself getting swept away to childhood memories in Vvardenfell

[@JarickWorks]

Also Skyrim if you count the Dragonborn DLC.

[@barbbachello]

Halo 3 as well

[@TheMonkeymonkeyking]

@@JarickWorks When was the Dragonborn song??

[@chaoticature]

Humour with education is the absolute best way to learn in my opinion. Thanks mate.

[@AngryAuzzie]

Ever since covid lockdowns I’ve developed a love for all things nature, my dad and myself turned our yard into a native garden, it’s beautiful.

[@MrNotaracist93]

Shut in flora Stan here, I feel both personally attacked and perfectly catered to, thanks

[@grandmothergoose]

Nice to meet you, I'm the other one he mentioned.

[@abbeycat6425]

My mother-in-law was an expert on Australian natives and volunteered at the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. She inspired me to grow natives in my garden. However, I think I may have soil fungus as one section of the garden always fails in growing natives. They look very vigorous, but then die. As a result, I have put a lemon tree there, and call it the adopted Australian native. And I’ve never been able to grow banksias no matter where I put them. They look really good one minute, then slowly turn up their toes. Thanks once again for a great and interesting video. RIP Linda❤️

[@NostraFnDamus]

Banksias are very temperamental. If they get their roots disturbed, even a little bit, its game over :(

[@Foolishem]

You probably know this but if the soil is too rich in nutrients you can experience what you did (early vivaciousness followed by death) because natives evolved in nitrogen and phosphorus-poor soils.

[@fishsteak3246]

Other problem is a lot of the natives sold at nurseries are all WA plants that love cruddy soil that is extremely free draining, so if you live on the east coast it makes it a lot more challenging as so many areas are more on the clay side, or just more moisture retentive. My recommendation is to see plants that are closer to what grows naturally in your area or soil. Try growing some of the native rainforest plants, or even the dry rainforest plants, many of them are pretty tough. Illawarra plums, brachycitons, elaeocarpus (blueberry ash) are some beautiful tough trees. I know callistemons can have a bad rap from so many instances of them being neglected and pruned poorly but there are some excellent cultivars that are remarkably adaptive. Australian indigo (indigofera Australis) is gorgeous weeping plant with beautiful pink pea flowers that is super tough. Theres lots of great natives out there, it's really about seeing what works in your area and what doesn't, Australia is a big place and more varied than one may think! If you want to grow banksias, try looking into the cultivars origins, and try ones that are more tolerant of clay and water to avoid fungal problems. I know I've had great luck with some cultivars/species and bad luck with others.

[@relwaretep]

"Ugh New South Wales" 😂💯

[@aubergineeggplant3114]

Everyone outside nsw has thought this at least once. Happening more and more in WA as Sydney people are moving here at higher rates

[@LghtLlama2]

@@aubergineeggplant3114 its not just once

[@sten4982]

@@aubergineeggplant3114 And Queensland, thats how we just the LNP voted in because of Mexicans and New south Welshman.

[@magnafoxodyssey2127]

@@aubergineeggplant3114 To be fair most people inside New South Wales has had that thought too.

[@antzisocial]

Melbourne is the best!! 🎉

[@justinroser6833]

as a 25 Year Old horticulturalist i appreciate this video.

[@NeverTooTiredToRideTwoTyres]

Such a great mix of humour and respect for indigenous culture 💚

[@allisonbergh4429]

As a former American who has recently moved to Australia, I’m keenly interested in the native flora, especially useful and/or edible plants. Thanks so much for this properly informative and entertaining video! Subbed! 🥰

[@ejmc6378]

"Let there be a thousand blossoms bloom!" Exemplary Katter reference there. Loved it, loved the video.

[@knowone353]

Great vid! Thanks especially for naming all the plants shown. Nothing frustrates me more than seeing an interesting native plant and not getting a name. This will definitely help when I rip out my front yard and replace it with natives.

[@TrampManiac1]

This video needs to become a part of the Australian schooling curriculum

[@angelasunley9675]

First time viewer after seeing this on my home page. It’s as if the algorithm knew that I just planted two natives on my kerb the other day! I loved this video so much and will be checking out the rest of the channel.

[@andrevella854]

This is without a doubt, the best introduction to Aussie flora I've seen, its crazy how little there is out there of this sort of stuff for us, I wish I had this video before I started working in bush crews it would have saved me weeks of the initial learning hahah, and on top of that you make it super entertaining, what a legend

[@notlurking2128]

18:00 also old man saltbush is edible! It tastes like... Salt. Or more like salty spinach. It actually slaps in salads. Aussie native flora are actually so cool, everything looks so fucked up and weird it swings back around to being beautiful and it's so interesting. I especially love paper daisies, they actually move when they get wet (the flowers curl up on themselves).

[@deanmckenna6094]

This was so wonderful. I agree not enough Aussies appreciate their local and indigenous flora and fauna. I see too many beautiful native gardens replaced with various tropical gardens and it breaks my heart. It destroys the habitat of our precious wildlife that we are blessed to live amongst. Thank you so much for making this.

[@chi1932]

Absolutely love this! I've worked in council garden crews and seeing them be forced to plant non-native species always broke my heart, that and Lomandra, I don't like Lomandra. I've never been good with names so I always forget them whenever I'm speaking to someone about the boundless fun of our native bush, but this video remedies that! Thank you for the video, I look forward to the next :D

[@trinefanmel]

I don't blame you with the Lomandra. It grew in our primary school gardens and anyone who's fallen into a flowering one (which us kids often did) will know what I mean.

[@the-Backyard-Naturalist]

Thank you for your service.

[@incognitoad6395]

I once saw some graffiti which said "Lomandra is not art". Seems that is a sentiment shared by many.

[@fishsteak3246]

Some of the cultivars of lomandra are nice, and Lomandra along creeksides under casaurinas is unbeatable, so beautiful. But yeah In mass plantings they're pretty uninspiring and out of their element. Fun fact, you can eat the base of the leaves, the white bit right at the bottom and it tastes like peas. you can eat the seeds too, I've heard you can make damper out of it but never tried myself.

[@kais2345]

I do council gardens as well (used to do hort, now conservation) and I absolutely hated lomandra. I actually stumbled across some in a bush setting up near Inglewood in Vic and was shocked at how much I liked how it looked. Less is more with quite a lot of our native plants, for various reasons that's not how it goes in gardens though.

[@gacomogunneson3592]

American here. . . I think I am now a "vego" due to native Aussie plant knowledge. Its great 🤣 Much love to my native gardeners in Australia from the States 🇺🇸🤝🇦🇺

[@dontburnmeplz]

The Ace Lightning reference unlocked childhood memories that have bee locked way for so long. i cant beleive how many memories about that show came rushing back,

[@janehealy2351]

I'm old, and grew up in rural areas of NSW (childhood) and Victoria (the rest of my life). My Dad was an old bushie, and made sure we learnt all about our native flora and fauna. I was screaming out the names before you 😂 Sometimes it's fun being old ☺️

[@ChaserX17]

Wattles are so great. Good job giving them the attention they deserve.

[@Flerpderpington]

Your conclusion wasn't too deep at all. You're spot on. I'm a high school biology teacher and do my best to emphasise how cool our native flora and fauna is. I'd love to show my students your videos but they're a little too naughty for the classroom. I know you discussed blackberries and lantana in your ferals video but i'd love an invasive plant species video. Specifically on the adaptations they have to outcompete natives and human strategies to combat them. Honestly your videos have the potential to be the best learning tools shown in Science classes in Australia. Especially if you made a series focusing on specific states, regions or ecosystems. Keep up the amazing work!

[@obesestarfish7359]

7:03 Such a good reference 🤠

[@beatrix1120]

🌷🌸🪻🤠...😠🐊

[@delladuck6075]

What's the reference?

[@beatrix1120]

This guy kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5qaZGyJrqiob6s​@@delladuck6075

[@GH4O4S4T]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5qaZGyJrqiob6ssi=pBILPBJhCf-xv5Yc​@@delladuck6075

[@zkay1546]

This is probably my new favourite video on this whole god-forsaken website. Keep up the good work o7

[@kepler180]

I'm from the United States and I had no clue there were so many beautiful plants in Australia! my favorite is the elkhorn fern

[@evelynspaghetti4978]

This commentary is legendary. You had me at "the monotony of Botany" 😂. Puns, plants, comedy.. chuck in a freestyle rap & a simpsons reference and I'm done for ever 😍

[@RGBLuce]

Age of Empires track goes hard - I'm learning extra hard now.

[@noahbirchill]

Champing at the bit instead of chomping at the bit deserves way more recognition

[@concreteeeEEE]

Great video, I'd Love to see more. I recently lost my dad, he was a nursery man for 30 years, it's nice to hear more about our plants again.

[@wardy10]

I usually don't take notice of different types of plants but you made this entertaining and I certainly will from now on. Need more of this content.

[@blhu_oce]

"Masterfully managing a multitude of miniature mercenaries. Mood."

[@sandrosliske]

I love the smell of the groves of wattles in fresh bloom on some cross state drives. It is so refreshing.

[@maddyolive5985]

Thanks

[@the-Backyard-Naturalist]

Thank you!

[@maddyolive5985]

@@the-Backyard-Naturalist I didn’t realise the donation came with a message- I didn’t type ‘thanks’. My bad! But really thank you! It comes across that you put a lot of effort into your videos and they’re incredibly insightful and entertaining. You’re one of the wholesome channels I go to when I need an uplift of spirit. You make the world a better place!

[@the-Backyard-Naturalist]

I appreciate it and I'm glad the videos can brighten up your day.

[@LePinkPony]

This is Costa's legacy (positive, genuine, get in the garden folks)

[@danieldelaney1377]

Yesyes

[@rolpie]

This is honestly the best video on Australian plants I've ever seen. You know what you're doing, keep it up!

[@royalcoconutchannel]

Dude this video is amazing!!

[@EmilyBieman]

Sucked in, we have all the acacia! 🤣🤣😂 take me back 40 years! I had my socks blown off in 2001 by Australian natives, on a trip to my local library one day. I haven’t looked back ever since and work in the industry! Great video. Life doesn’t begin until you start gardening.

[@dew21news35]

remember when cheese tv wasn’t playing dragon ball z because of 9/11

[@s-c..]

2001 was a hell of a year! Was that 40 years ago already? Time flies.

[@c.h9976]

Great job on the video 👍

[@bembeegaile]

loved your conclusion btw 👌🏼 and 💯 agree

[@flamethrowex]

I absolutely love our native plants, but i always find there's something i didn't know yet about even species that i thought i had researched. not to mention the more intricate relationships when you look at them in the community of an ecosystem, rather than just the isolated plant on its own.

[@Knotaro_bot]

You did a good thing here

[@ethanwd]

Hahaha this is too good… as a native plant enthusiast & high school teacher, I very much enjoyed this! I think the Venn diagram of native plant education & internet memes/pop culture is underrepresented! 😂 Some great insights to plants people might encounter on the daily, but also managed to give a broad overview of plants found across Australia (not just the East Coast, as is often the case)!

[@CrypticBore]

THE ACE LIGHTNING REFFERENCE IS TOP TEIR LOVED THAT SHOW

[@Rambo92Juve]

I always look forward to your videos!!

[@khochrispeggy7997]

Amazing information with professional narration and not so subtle humor

[@AnnQlder]

“It’ll take more salt than the ruins of Carthage…Too soon?” Lmao I’m dying 😂😂😂😂😂

[@annirwin6450]

I love your posts. Thank you for making them.

[@Nephrvrvs]

This has revolutionised how I view the local parks & bush!! Many cheers m9

[@FKSPARTO]

awesome video. I have been working as a horticulturalist for 15 years and it is great to get these videos out there to help poeple know what is around them. Great video for basic learning of awseome Aussie native plants.

[@marleyterania_]

bro the references in this video were absolutely on point

[@MKSouthernStar]

Woah what did I just stumble on? What a great vid! Aussie humour and Aussie flora, who knew it was the combination I needed 😂

[@rachaelnugent]

working on planting a native garden, this is an excellent video, thank you.

[@MacGuffin1]

My GF and I absolutely loved this!!! FN Banger!! Please make more like this !!!!!

[@wretchedrelic]

This genuinely makes me want to go out and find these lovely plants…

[@warrengoldsmith3485]

Thanks

[@the-Backyard-Naturalist]

Cheers!

[@JustifiedJordan]

5:08 oh my lord what a track to use for Sheoaks. Bravo sir, Bravo.

[@JustifiedJordan]

AND THEN HE DOES IT AGAIN AT 10:39 WITH THE MORROWWIND OST MAKING A DRIVEBY - WHAT A MAD MAN

[@JustifiedJordan]

And then you go an make it real with the outro statement. Jesus dude this was a sensational video - Well done @The Backyard Naturalist

[@JamesRuleGR]

Is that an Age of Empires 3 song I hear? Natives and AOE st? KZbin really nailed the recommendation! Great video 🎉

[@andrwwaugh]

This is top tier! Most engaging local educational plant video I’ve ever seen 😂❤

[@squiddyowlbairn1028]

As an Aussie botanist, I'll 100% be using this video to train my juniors at work. Thanks for your public service.

[@jonnowood8382]

Your sense of humour and information provided is wonderful. Please do more of these!

[@ewyeth7713]

i live in northern canada so its fun to learn about places with more plant variety

[@davorpavlin-premrl2412]

Thanks!

[@the-Backyard-Naturalist]

Cheers!

[@coasterblocks3420]

Great video again! I’m a horticulturalist and I’m constantly frustrated by some of our clients insisting on exotic finicky pest and disease magnets for their gardens over natives.

[@katetanner28]

That fact about the sheoak leaves is insane! I can't wait to tell everyone I see about it

[@MrNotaracist93]

Love the content, and I'd love to see more plant videos! People learn to appreciate them much more, especially when they learn about the weird ones like sundews and misteloe!

[@crazyashlii]

As a baby botanist in her first year at Uni down in Melb, I ALWAYS anticipate your new uploads with absolute GLEE! Soooo happy for this plant ep! Thank you always for your videos, you never fail to improve the quality of my day :)

[@barbararowley6077]

Yay for the shoutout to Costerman’s excellent field guide! My poor old pocket Costerman’s is so well worn it’s close to falling apart.

[@NewFalconerRecords]

Democracy Manifest!

[@diabolicalpotate]

I've moved to Victoria 2 weeks ago to live with my partner and this is basically my first introduction to some of the plants here. Great combo of funny and informative for someone who knows diddly about the native flora. :)

[@ollie9601]

Best Australian flora and fauna channel!

[@strepto42]

Mate... I lost track of how many things I wanted to comment on. This is one of your finest works to date. Great writing, detail, truths and so many lolz. Thank you.

[@slidewayzgreer2740]

How am I only just now finding this beautifully Australian channel

[@Euphlor]

Great video! You're definitely right, a lot of younger generation don't know a whole lot about our native plants and their unique capabilities. Whenever I go hiking up bush, i'm always stopping and admiring the beautiful flora, it's a nice little game for myself to see if I can name it!

[@hamishmccolm6870]

Your humour is fantastic. Makes me learn good

[@brolanda]

"Let 1000 blossoms bloom" - iconic reference there mate

[@AlezandraOcampo]

thanks for making this awesome video, i love learning about how interesting the world is

[@jewsoul]

Your videos are educational and hilarious. Please keep 'em coming!

[@Kerff_Dk]

"Rock and Stone"... :D Cheers from GSG Dev living Down Under and just wanted to learn about Aussie plants.