Carnival of Flowers
And a carnival it was! Such a riot of colour and flower varieties all over the parks and gardens of the city of Toowoomba, known very aptly as ‘the […]
Shadow Play
You see it all the time – but do you take notice? On my walk this morning, I made a concerted effort to notice the way light played with shadows. […]
Heaven Scent
Fragrance is a vital feature of any garden, don’t you think? I’ve often bemoaned the sacrifice of scent in new varieties of roses for blowsy showiness. Bred for shape or […]
Growing Trend
Have you noticed? There has been a growing trend over recent years towards providores – restaurants and eateries that grow their own food or try, where possible, to source locally. […]
Market Under The Mountain
Ahhh! It’s early Wednesday morning – it must be market day! Who doesn’t enjoy a good growers’ market in bright winter sunshine, especially in such a picturesque setting? In […]
Bold Indulgence
Each year I watch with breathless anticipation as the bulbs throw up flower buds on my Papilio. Thought to be near extinction in their native habitat in the tropical forests […]
Sense and Sensitivity
Imagine my surprise when weeding around some pots, I touched what I thought was a weed (what is a weed anyway but a plant growing in the wrong place?) And […]
Imagining Banksia Generations
I love banksias! An ideal plant for coastal areas, they just keep on giving. With dark leathery leaves and silvery undersides, they flower from late summer through to winter. Nectar […]
Breathing Space
It’s a common enough expression, but just what is meant by ‘breathing space’? Could it be a physical space or place? Or a space in time to reflect? Perhaps it […]
Winter Blues …
… purples, pinks, whites and especially greens. In fact, most any colour you can think of. While those of you in cooler climes enjoy the brilliant colouring of leaves […]
