Out of sorts

I've been in hospital to have my gall bladder out (one rather large 20mm stone!) so am a bit under the weather for a few days.....

Strawflowers

I have been growing a favourite Australian wildflower of mine - the strawflower or paper daisies. I buy them in punnets at a local nursery. They provide a bright and impressive display for many months. The flowers have dry, papery petals and can be picked and used as dried flowers. The botanical name was Bracteantha... Continue Reading →

Noisy Mynas

Our garden is regularly visited by Noisy Mynas Manorina melanocephala - they are cheeky, chirpy and obviously noisy birds and think nothing of chastising our dogs - from a safe height obviously. However they are also very aggressive, and they travel and attack in packs. I have seen them in groups of about 6 or... Continue Reading →

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