Decorating your Christmas tree? Try these crafts inspired by Aussie plants and animals Story by Caitlyn Forster, University of Sydney; Euan Ritchie, Deakin University, and Laura Nicole Driessen ...

It's not uncommon for many mums (especially), for example, to loving display the years of handmade Christmas craft their littlies brought home; as dining table centerpieces or tree decorations.

The curse of La Nina has hit nurseries across the state as successive wet weekends cut revenue by 10 per cent compared with this time last year.

Many Australian plants will be flowering over summer, and they can be collected, dried, and placed in clear baubles to create simple, beautiful decorations for your tree.