The Six Noongar Seasons reflect changes in plants, animals and weather throughout the year and have guided life on Noongar Country for thousands of years.
The following video was filmed and produced by Telethon, featuring Shooting Stars participants who worked together to deliver an Acknowledgement of Country.
In this box, you'll find a terracotta pot, a dehydrated seed pod, and some native seeds.
Put your coconut fibre pellet in a waterproof bowl. Add warm water and watch it expand to about three times its size. Pour away extra water.
Gently loosen the damp fibre and sprinkle a few seeds in the hole on top. Cover with a very thin layer of the damp fibre. Save the extra seeds!
You won't need to fill your pot with soil straight away, but later on once the seeds have sprouted, you might like to fill your pot with some extra potting mix.
Water gently. Keep the soil lightly damp, not soggy.
Keep your pot somewhere warm and bright, away from strong direct sunlight while seeds sprout. Check it every day.
When your seeds have sprouted and have grown a few centimetres, add some more potting mix or garden soil to fill your pot.
When your flowers are about 8 cm tall, move them into a sunny garden or bigger pot.
Your Butterfly Garden Mix includes these three colourful flowers. Butterflies and bees may visit once they
bloom!
Water: Check the soil daily. Add a little water when the surface starts to dry. Let extra water drain away.
Sunshine: Young seedlings need bright light; established flowers love a sunny spot.
Patience: Flowers may be ready in around 10–14 weeks, depending on growing conditions.
Safety: Keep seeds away from children under 3. Young children should be supervised during planting.
Protect your artwork: Remove your paper pot wrap before watering if it could get wet.