Arid Botanics

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…

Six on Saturday, March 24: Bloomin’ Bright

This morning I took a trip around my neighbourhood to look see what’s in flower. Surprisingly there isn’t a great deal as many gardens look a trifle tired after the extreme heat and dryness of summer, but Autumn is a very good time to see glorious natives in flower, so I’ve added some of them…