I have planted 2 large banksias just outside the very large windows in my drawing studio. They are a Banksia serrata and a Banksia robur. I have done this deliberately as they attract some beautiful birds, as well as the usual annoying culprits like the native noisy miner. One of my regular visitors are a... Continue Reading →
I love Autumn. That change in the air from the humidity in Northern NSW to the ever so slight chill and 'freshness' of a new season. It is my favourite time of year with mild days of sunshine (and currently almost daily showers of rain in this 2012 Autumn) and the shorter days leading into... Continue Reading →
I would love eventually to visit the wildflowers in Western Australia - when finances eventually allow. In the meantime I visit my local florist and bring a little of WA wildflowers home. This is Banksia coccinea - Scarlet Banksia with a linocut design I did little while back. I also used Banksia coccinea as part... Continue Reading →
Another banksia currently flowering in my garden is the Banksia robur. Banksia robur is an open smaller tree with large dramatic serrated leaves and the most wonderful flowers. These start as tight cones and then turn an iridescent green before ending up as open cream cones before turning to the brown seed pods. The flower... Continue Reading →
Walking in my garden today I found some Banksia serrata in flower. This tree has a gnarled and ancient looking trunk with cream flowers which are set against serrated brighter green leaves. The banksia derives its genus name from Sir Joseph Bank who accompanied Captain Cook on the first voyage to Australia and collected and... Continue Reading →
Wildflowerings - Art Studio Diary 