Nature

AS THE days become warmer, snakes are starting to emerge from their winter hibernation to bask in the sun and search for food and a mate. Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning Senior Wildlife Management officer Belinda Cant said sunny weather also meant it was more likely people would encounter a snake.

Spring plantings - Following on from last week’s column about raising vegetables from seed.

IN THE higher altitude foothill forests, the local wattles usually flower in late August and September.

IT REALLY is a wonderful fungi season in central Victoria