Welcome to my Sydney suburban garden, the life within, and occasionally the life beyond
Friday, October 14, 2011
A New Orchid
One of my new orchids is out. This one was given to me & I was told to hang it to a branch in a tree. The only "tree" as such in my yard is a frangipanni tree. Of course there a gum trees in the neighbours yard & bottlebrush trees on the nature strip, but I deemed these unsuitable. I was a bit worried about it being placed in the frangipanni tree as it not only faces west & gets the full force the afternoon sun, it currently has no leaves on it to shelter this little orchid. However, it has been there since July, has produced two new shoots and about a dozen buds, three of which have finally opened. So I guess it likes where it is for now. Time will tell as the weather heats up over summer, though hopefully by then it will have some shade from the leaves of the frangipanni that are just starting to come.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
For the Senses
Today I had reason to visit my local library. When I got out of the car I noticed the perfume, nothing bad of course, but strong enough to notice. I had a quick look around as to what was in flower but noticed nothing out of the ordinary. It wasn't until I returned to my car that I saw the tree under which I had parked. Note, I had looked around but not up!
The tree under which I had parked was smothered with these yellow flowers and emitting a very strong perfume. I didn't stay long enough to examine it, just long enough to take a quick pic, & now I am wondering what it is. I have searched Google for pics of similar flowers but have found nothing. My guess it is in the frangipanni family somewhere, but that is just a guess. It is the shape of the leaves & the perfume that makes me think this way, as well as the fact that I know that frngipannis come in a few different varieties.
I have parked under this tree many times before & have never really noticed it except for it's shade. Next time I will have a closer look.
The tree under which I had parked was smothered with these yellow flowers and emitting a very strong perfume. I didn't stay long enough to examine it, just long enough to take a quick pic, & now I am wondering what it is. I have searched Google for pics of similar flowers but have found nothing. My guess it is in the frangipanni family somewhere, but that is just a guess. It is the shape of the leaves & the perfume that makes me think this way, as well as the fact that I know that frngipannis come in a few different varieties.
I have parked under this tree many times before & have never really noticed it except for it's shade. Next time I will have a closer look.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Colours of Spring 3
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Colours of Spring 1
On a recent trip away all I could notice was the colour spread over our Nation in the form of spring. Forgetting the fact that it gives me allergies in a bad way, sit back & enjoy the colour.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
The Beginnings of Spring
Taken nearly two months ago in the middle of winter, this pic shows the wattles blooming along the side of the Pacific Highway in the North Coast region of NSW. Sorry for the quality, it was taken through the car window. What a spectacular sight they made, and a forerunner of the spring the come.
Monday, July 4, 2011
My Winter Jonquils
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Thursday, May 12, 2011
The Calm Before The Storm
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Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Blue Dragon Fly
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We often get these little blue dragon flies in the garden. They are so hard to take pics of. This is the best one I have got so far.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Galahs Pt 2
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Thursday, April 28, 2011
Galah
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Buds A Plenty
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Thursday, April 21, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Seed Pods
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Opened!
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After rescuing my orchid from the snails & slugs last week, it has rewarded me with these beautiful blooms. There are five altogether, scattered along one spike. The spike is running horizontal, a sign perhaps that I should have given it some support. Though by the time I found it last week it may have been too late, & if I had of tried to bend it, it may well have snapped.
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This is a closer view of one of the blooms, and looking closely we can see where the snails have had their dinner. I'll be more diligent next year.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
A Surprise
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Thursday, March 24, 2011
Company
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We have had over 4" of rain over the last few days so today while the sun was shining & the breeze cooling I thought I would remove some weeds & do a little pruning while the soil was still soft. Look who I found also out enjoying the sun on my climbing rose. Not sure if he is good or bad but he sure is bright.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Dividing Perannials
Something that I must do for my shasta dasies.
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