The first of our camelias has shown up. They're very late this year. In past years we've had our bushes out in flower in May and June. Here it is, 31st July and we only have a very small number in flower, less than a dozen. And only two of the bushes are showing flowers, the third hasn't got any yet, that I've seen. Hopefully they'll all be a … [Read more...] about Camelias – winter flowers
In my garden
Hellebore in flower
At long last, our Hellebore are now in flower. And making quite a scene! These particular ones still under our fig tree at the front of our property but we have more in the back paddock, in the silver birch copse. They're newer plants so smaller, but over time, as the silver birches grow, the hellebore will spread in size and number. They should … [Read more...] about Hellebore in flower
Update on our winter garden
Been a few weeks since we've worked in our paddock garden. A number of things such as family members staying with us, weather that wasn't gardening friendly, and other activities. Was too wet Saturday but thankfully we had sun out on Sunday afternoon, although it was still very cold, so we were able to spend some time in the garden. Don't think it … [Read more...] about Update on our winter garden
Companion gardening
We've had a long weekend, here in Melbourne, Australia - the Queen's Birthday holiday weekend. And with it, beautiful weather for winter. Cool, but clear skies and dry, except for the heavy dew in the mornings. We'd had family staying with us for a few days but they left at lunchtime on Monday so Graham and I headed out to continue work in … [Read more...] about Companion gardening
More planting in the paddock garden
At last, the rains and cooler weather have arrived and with that, suitable weather for more planting. Graham and I have a lot of time to make up - it's been almost 5 months since we last planted in earnest. Over the past two weekends I've been planting salvias in one section but this past weekend we've gone back to planting more Australian natives. … [Read more...] about More planting in the paddock garden