a magnificent timber and a tough, towering wattle that can survive landslides
- Written by Gregory Moore, Doctor of Botany, The University of Melbourne
ShutterstockAfter the long COVID-induced lockdowns of 2021, I’m more excited than usual for a joyous gathering at Christmas, where four generations of our family will sit around our much-used dining table for dinner.
The table is large, heavy, with parts made of blackwood and once belonged to my great grandparents in the 1880s. It’s...





