We’re going through a bit of a drought here, hopefully only temporary. We’ve had less than half of the amount of rain we’ve normally had for this time of year, even here in the Dandeonong Ranges which usually attracts the rain clouds. Consequently any bit of rain is appreciated and we had a mere .5mm…
Author: Kathie Thomas
Water at the botanical gardens
There are several water features at the botanical gardens in Cranbourne and they’re artistic and beautiful to view.
A visit to the Cranbourne Botanical Gardens
I don’t go to this place nearly often enough. Situated in Cranbourne, just off the freeway, this botanical gardens has both natural bushland and formal Australian gardens. A lovely place to visit if you’re wanting to see what a bush, flower or tree might look like before you plant it in your own garden. Or…
The Eastern Spinebill
A regular visitor to our garden it particularly loves the nectar from the Grevillea flower. I was fortunate not to be noticed in the shadow of a nearby tree, sufficiently, to get reasonable shots of this normally flighty bird.
How to build a pond
Ever thought about building a pond for your garden? We’ve done it several times – every home I’ve owned, has had a pond. And each one is better than the last one. We recently built one for the home we own in Selby, Victoria. This is by far the best pond we’ve ever had. Not…