As you might guess, the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden in Port Augusta, South Australia, is devoted entirely to plants that grow in the driest parts of this continent. To the casual observer, the arid areas might seem dull and lifeless, but there’s plenty to see: discovery requires careful observation. The Botanical garden was established…
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Six on Saturday, May 19th
It’s astonishing how quickly Saturdays seem to roll around. I’ve no sooner read everyone’s Sixes than it’s time to prepare another one of my own. Six on Saturday is hosted by The Propagator. Participants are invited to show six things from their garden: flowers or vegetables, trees or shrubs, paths or gardens, successes or failures….
Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne
It was a dull day in April when we visited the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne, but our enthusiasm was not dampened by the louring clouds as we wandered around the 38 hectare site with its Autumn leaf-covered lawns, its lofty trees and waterways. The RBG was founded in 1846 and is an idyllic oasis…