05 Thursday Apr 2018
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Eucalyptus trees fascinate me. They are so different to the majestic oaks, elms and other northern hemisphere trees that I grew up with. These “gum” trees must have seemed so alien to the early European Settlers, trees that kept their leaves but shed their bark. Trees with such a distinct scent and unique flowers and seed pods.
10 Saturday Mar 2018
Posted in one with nature, weekly photo challenge
The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens have a story to tell. They are celebrating their 200th anniversary this year.
This delightful “lily pad” platform is the latest addition to the gardens. What a wonderful place to sit and relax, a place for the kids to get down to water level to watch the ducks.
The Gatekeeper’s Cottage now houses information about the gardens, their history and their current purpose of conservation.
Formal gardens, a conservatory, a Japanese garden, lead to oak woodlands and eucalyptus woods. Footpaths meander through regional flower beds, with plants labelled to inform and educate.
It’s a joy to observe the changing seasons at these gardens. As summer ends, there are fewer colourful flowers than at other times of the year. However, there are vibrant greens, hints of autumn and views of Hobart’s harbour location.
05 Monday Mar 2018
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Scribbly gums are a variety of eucalyptus trees which have these distinct markings on their trunks.
The intricate patterns are caused by the larvae of scribbly gum moths which burrow into the bark.
06 Tuesday Feb 2018
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18 Thursday Jan 2018
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23 Saturday Dec 2017
Posted in 52 challenge, creativity
I didn’t dismantle our driftwood tree, last Christmas. With a family birthday in early January, I changed it into a birthday tree. Then a friend set a challenge, could I keep the tree going all year, with a different theme each month?
Here is a summary of our year and our tree…..
Birthday
Australia Day
Beach Life
Easter
Autumn
Mother’s Day
Mid Winter
Anniversary
Baby Shower
Welcome Grandson
Spring Boats
Summer
Remembrance Day
Back at the beach
Christmas
The photo challenge this week is 2017 Favorites. Which is your favourite tree?
23 Saturday Dec 2017
Posted in creativity, weekly photo challenge
This is our third non-traditional Christmas tree. Each year we create a tree from driftwood, rope, a few decorations, ribbon and garlands of bells. No tinsel in sight. I love the new Aussie animal decorations.
I actually made a second tree this year which travelled with us to Sydney, fully decorated, as a gift for our daughter, son-in-law and grandson 🙂
30 Monday Oct 2017
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22 Tuesday Aug 2017
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01 Tuesday Aug 2017
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