The local black bean trees Castanospermum australe have been flowering. The actual flowers occur along the branches and are a spectacular orange/yellow in colour. This unusual tree is part of the Faberceae/pea family. They are lovely trees with larger green leaves that provides shade however the large seedpods and leaves are poisonous to livestock so... Continue Reading →
Gymea Lily Spear Lily The Gymea Lily Doryanthus excelsii is just finishing flowering in our region. This spectacular plant is from the Sydney region and in partiicular the Sutherland Shire. It's tall straight flower spike can be seen from a long way... Continue Reading →
I have just arrived back from a trip to New Zealand. On our travels we visited Wingspan outside Rotorua on the North Island. If you ever are in this area of the world it is well worth a visit to Wingspan which has received many awards for their work and where you will get the... Continue Reading →
This beautifully marked frog visits our garage regularly. We had to move him/her out recently to a pond area but sure enough a week later it was back in the garage. Reminds me of Jackie French's wonderfully illustrated children's book Hairy Charlie and the Frog, one of my favourite children's books. No matter what Hairy... Continue Reading →
Wonderful world with Raymond Crowe ....Something to make you smile.... <a href="Technorati Profile"> Louis Armstrong
Squawk, squawk, squawking young......very persistent.....very constant...... Squawk Squawk "Hey Daaad I'm hungry" Squawk, squawk "Dad, hey Dad, Daaaaaad" ..........Maybe if I stick my head down here I can't be seen....... Squawk, squawk "Dad, hey Dad, Daaaaaad" ......... Or....perhaps I could just walk quietly away and 'lose' him...... Squawk Squawk Squawk - "Hey... Continue Reading →
Wildflowerings - Art Studio Diary 