Embarrassed as I am not to have revealed much of this garden - because so much of it is in formation, and lacks shapeliness or even shape - I took myself ( with frozen fingers ) and my accomplice ( with frozen feet ) out, this frosty morning ( throwing caution into the compost heap ), and took these arbitrary profiles...
Above, a couple of found beams...the redgum plank on the right will soon become a garden seat, giving me endless hours of outdoor entertainment...
Above, a stand of iris - species/variety?
Above, a faux woodland, or the beginnings of one...
Above, the area to the left is the largest of my compost heaps, interrupted by the careless intrusion of a shadowed figure in dressing-gown...
Fox in Socks - not bored at all...
Above, some of the eucalypts I fortunately don't have to coax to survive...
I adore the orange daisy above, and there'll be some smart alec out there who knows what it is...
Some sort of Yucca thing...
Perhaps my favourite garden objet d'art...
Above, evidence of frost. I decided not to have breakfast in a reclining position...
At least I know these fabulous camellias are red...or crimson...
Above, two varieties of Hardenbergia climbing on a most attractive wire fence. The tougher and more common purple variety is determined to strangle the meek and delicate mauve variety - isn't it always the way?
I told you there was frost...
Above, my silvery bed with birch rods defining the circle, cut across by dramatic, gothic shadows. Go away, Fellini...
Above, lovely blue star flowers. Occasionally something grows according to plan...
Beautiful images of a lovely garden...
ReplyDeleteHello Faisal:
ReplyDeleteWe are delighted that you have offered us a tour of the garden. And, such a lot of wonderful plants and ornament. The Camellias are absolutely magnificent, such a profusion of bloom and they seem to have the minimum of protection. Majestic mature trees, which add such a sense of history and permanence in an ever changing world. And, everywhere, touches of garden art to make one stop, think and look a little closer. Lovely!
Thanks, Andrew...it's always encouraging to hear that.
ReplyDeleteHello Jane and Lance,
ReplyDeletethis Camellia ( and a few others there are ) has really gone crackers this year. The trees I wouldn't want to be without - they certainly give a feeling of permanence, and anchor what would otherwise be alot of empty space. You can imagine that there's alot of birdlife. I hope I can continue to improve the garden -it needs masses more work - and take you on further tours. Again, it's a pleasure to have you drop by.
Faisal, great tour of the garden although the frost makes me a bit melancholy. It happens too quickly here. The camellias are fantastic and, for me, very unexpected. Looking forward to more tours.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michael. We don't get alot of frost, and on this particular morning, which I didn't make clear, the sun was shining clean and bright. Northern hemisphere/cool climate plants have traditionally done well in Melbourne because of its temperate climate and four distinct seasons. I hope I can make the tours increasingly interesting.
ReplyDeleteYour garden looks lovely! Thank you for the tour and the photo of Zara too!
ReplyDeleteDear Faisal, I enjoyed the tour so much, and reading the comments made me chuckle. Those eucalypts are wonderful. cheers, catmint
ReplyDeleteMelbourne? A wonderful city in my mind, are these photos all shot there? lovely and full of the sense of nature. Love them. Greetings from China. Welcome to have a visit at my blog. Wish you all the best.http://onlinechinatourschina.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteMeggs, thankyou...always a pleasure to have you visit!
ReplyDeleteHi Catmint,
ReplyDeleteI sort of decided to have a 'what the heck' post; that and the crisp weather put me in a comic frame of mind. Yes, the eucalypts are beaut.
Huanghui, I'm sure that if ever I decide to visit China, your services would be most invaluable. All the best to you also.
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