Christmas food, spices and Zanzibar
It’s that time of year when chefs and cooks around the world turn their minds to the Christmas cooking. Since … Continue reading Christmas food, spices and Zanzibar
Category: Gardening
Garden flamboyance
Before I started visiting Open Gardens it wouldn’t have occurred to me to add “artificial” colour and sculptures to the … Continue reading Garden flamboyance
Potted bromeliads
The texture of the pots suits the prickliness of the bromeliads. Continue reading Potted bromeliads
Shadow Shot Sunday: Yin and Yang
Another photo from last weekend’s Open Garden which was so full of magnificent shadows, and some interesting contradictions. While yin … Continue reading Shadow Shot Sunday: Yin and Yang
Shadow Shot Sunday: Trembling in the light
After a frenetic burst of activity through April with the A to Z challenge this poor blog has been languishing … Continue reading Shadow Shot Sunday: Trembling in the light
Floral delight
Last week at the Parap pool I noticed one of the shrubs was flowering so I pinched this little bunch … Continue reading Floral delight
Cassmob Hibiscus genetics
This poor little blog has been sadly neglected over Christmas etc. When I started it I’d planned to post 365 … Continue reading Cassmob Hibiscus genetics
Magnolia flower
I was surprised the other day to see the first magnolia on my potted tree. When I saw the tree … Continue reading Magnolia flower
Pretty in Pink
Just a quick one today as we’ve been out and about having fun. Do you like my new pink hibiscus? … Continue reading Pretty in Pink
Do you remember?
Who remembers seeing one of these in the laundry in the “olden days”? I can certainly remember when the copper … Continue reading Do you remember?
Tropical Territory & Travel 