Many of you would know that my husband and I shifted to the Dandenong Ranges nearly 4 years ago. From suburbia to a hills community and a 2 acre property. Bliss! Yes, it’s more work looking after a larger property but the gardens were quite well established and nothing had to be done to the…
The Butterfly Garden
Anyone who knows me personally knows that when I’m enthused about something I tend to put my all into it and get excited about my latest project. And so this one is no different. I was watching Gardening Australia on Ch2 last Saturday night and one of the segments was about a lady who is…
Birds in Motion
In the photography forums we talk about getting BIF images – Birds in Flight. It’s a challenge to all those who enjoy ‘birding’ (bird photography) and I certainly fit into that category. It is one of the most challenging but satisfying goals I know. Below are recent images taken at Birdsland Reserve over the past…
Winter Visit to Cloudehill Gardens 5
I’d be most remiss if I didn’t mention the sculptures there on display. There are quite a few, plus other ornaments. It really does add to the gardens.
Winter Visit to Cloudehill 4
Looking at more of what is on display at the Cloudehill Gardens currently. There are two beautiful Japanese weeping maples and these were apparently planted in the 1920s. So they are of quite an age! This is one of them. And here are a couple more images from there.