Nature Knew
Nature always knew, a random sowing would give a perfect result. Boronia, Acacia, Dillwynia and Grevillea.
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Jumbles of Shady Hues
Yellow reflected in jumbles of shady hues warming limbs and leaves Winter has turned out to be worth bracing for in Garigal Park. Wildflowers take advantage of the cooler, damper climate to flower and flourish, while Summer in the bush is a matter of just staying alive. So off I strolled down the bush path and found Dillwynia waiting for me (dillwynia floribunda). This is a common bushy shrub found in moist areas of the bush on the North East Coast of NSW. Dillwynia has the common name of "Parrot Pea". Prickly Moses has also appeared during the last few weeks. Acacia pulchella is one of the many wattle species found around Sydney. I'm always drawn to the rugged untidy nature of the Australian bush. This part of Sydney has avoided bushfires for a few years, allowing these "dried arrangements" which I enjoy finding.
Sightseeing in Sydney
Ferries are an important arm of Sydney's public transport system, and, at the same time provide an inexpensive sightseeing method.
Cremorne Foreshore's 20th Century Architecture
A walk along the Cremorne foreshore features homes built on and into sandstone tiered up the slopes. The mellow golden sandstone forms solid house foundations and arch features for windows and doors. And, garden walls and edges are built from sandstone. This building was designed by J. Burcham Clamp, who lived in "The Laurels", originally two houses built in 1907, but since linked together. The beautiful homes here overlook a natural mix of tumbling vegetation, rock strewn shore, shallow waters along the Reserve edge and further, views across the harbour waters to Mosman. The smaller tree is actually an Agave Americana (Century Plant, Maquey)"flower". It blooms only when the plant is 15 years or older. These buildings represent the finest of twentieth century Australian suburban architecture, and comprise residential flats, houses and guest houses. The Cremorne Foreshore Walk is a popular with joggers, and follows the water for many kilometres
The Garden That Grew From An Elephant's Ear
"One day in 1959 as Lex Graham enjoyed his daily swim after a jog in the Reserve, an elephant's ear floated by. He fished it from the water and planted it between the roots of a nearby coral tree. To his surprise it grew. He had recently met Ruby and together they watched the growing plant. The began to add other plants and cuttings to that first one. And so began the amazing garden that now covers more than a hectare. The gardens have been built from so little, as an enormous labour of love." My stroll this morning took me along the Cremorne Point Foreshore Walk, which led me to this beautiful little garden on the steep slope to the harbour shore. It comprises winding paths to the water's edge, a pool, flowers, native birds, and all against a backdrop of Sydney Harbour. The Story Of Lex and Ruby and their garden Native birds are encouraged to visit A view North to Mosman Succulents flowering Magnolias enjoy the view A protected quiet spot metres from Sydney Harbour L