It is a rather pathetic new planting—a last minute, much belated rescue attempt to save the cane palms (Chrysalidocarpus lutescens) I inherited from Brigitta and Elise, which I have been neglecting. Hidden amongst the foliage of the garden bed directly in front of the house it was easy to pass them by. In pots long… Continue reading Palm Rescue
Month: November 2024
Kookaburras
They sit completely still on a low branch of the jacaranda, the laughing kookaburras (Dacelo novaeguineae) which visit Matthew’s garden. The garden has been almost completely neglected and is in the process of re-wilding—an interesting experiment, or perhaps re-wilding is an over generous descriptor.I wonder what the kookaburras might find there. Lizards? Though only small… Continue reading Kookaburras