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Ladybugs and larvae
I didn't know, till yesterday, that ladybugs actually develop from larvae. Never even occurred to me, but it was because I noticed some on our powdery mildew zucchini leaves and saw they were the same colour as the ladybugs that I thought I'd do some research on this. There were lots of ladybugs and several larvae on our mildew covered zucchini … [Read more...] about Ladybugs and larvae
Featured image
As a photographer, it's always lovely when your work gets recognised, even if in just a small way. There's a satisfaction and glow in knowing that someone else appreciates your work. This week I got a lovely surprise when I received an email to say one of my images had been featured in an article by Gurushots about 41 Exquisitely Curvy Shots. I … [Read more...] about Featured image
Wordless Wednesday
Wordless Wednesday
Cosmos
Loved this beautiful display of Cosmos at the Wilson Botanic Gardens last weekend. Cosmos is from the same genus as the sunflower family. My grandmother grew cosmos so it always reminds me of her. I learnt my love of gardening through her, as a child, and would often spend time with her in the garden when staying during school holidays. I do … [Read more...] about Cosmos
Banksia menziesii
Love this Banksia menziesii which is a species of flowering plant in the genus Banksia. It can grow up to 10m tall as a gnarled tree, or as a lower spreading 1–3 m shrub. I saw this one recently at the Cranbourne Botanic Gardens and hope I might be able to buy one or two to put into our bush garden. The birds and bees love them and they're so … [Read more...] about Banksia menziesii