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More Flowers
A couple of days ago I posted some photos of the autumn colours in my garden. I picked a few photos after wandering my garden without really worrying about getting them all. But now as I stroll around my yard, others keep catching … Continue reading
Autumn Colours
Sydney is not known for its autumn colours – and for very good reason – there aren’t any native deciduous trees here so we don’t get leaves turning red and gold before dropping. Of course Aussies have introduced any number of … Continue reading
Flower Success
In early September I sowed a myriad of flower seeds around my garden. My plan was to have a few spots overflowing with spring and summer colour. The reality fell far short. For whatever reason, the only flowers that actually … Continue reading
Azaleas
This garden was home to quite a few azaleas when we bought the house. Many were inappropriately planted and were suffering a slow death; they’ve since been pulled out. One or two were okay, but were removed because they were … Continue reading
Winter flowers
Frank bemoans the lack of seasons in Sydney. Every time he does I point to some winter flower like these camellias. We have several camellia bushes (including our green tea bush) around our house and they bloom for ages through … Continue reading
Slipper Orchids
Years ago, Grace gave us a pot with what looked like a bunch of fronds living in it. She declared them slipper orchids and we took them home to wait and see. The pot ended up stuck under a tree … Continue reading
Keeping Up Appearances
I confess that I’m pretty demanding on my plants. I only buy and care for plants that offer something in return like food for native fauna, food for me, or maybe a beautiful display I can cut and bring inside … Continue reading
Strelitzias
At least something in the garden seems to love this weather. 42 and sunny for a couple of days and now 24 and drizzly. The strelitzias are bursting. I’m both tempted and loath to cut them and bring them inside. … Continue reading
Rosemary
I’ve got a very scraggly rosemary bush living outside. It’s actually one I planted from a cutting of one that is now dead . This plant is doing okay, but was covered in weeds so has grown leggy to reach … Continue reading
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