August 13, 2025
September and spring are only a few weeks away. August is often our coldest month, especially if the westerlie winds blow. The temperatures for this week, are fairly average for the winter months and yes, we complain about it being COLD!
I must add, that I do love winter. Our summers are far too hot, for far too long.
I was scrolling [just now] for an image of the front of our home and came across this one, 4pm drinks with the neighbours, June 2020. Yep, this is winter! Perhaps a little overkill, but we were waiting for the fullmoon to rise.
We have garden colour on all sides of the house, so this winter tour is starting at the front and travelling around the house in a clockwise direction, from the front.
Three potplants and my PEI purchase from this year's visit, greet visitors at our entrance.
The garden looking to the left of the entrance.
Moving on to the northern side of the house.
Under the pergola, looking east.
Turning right and looking across the pool to the sweet pea bed.
Outside the lounge door.
The plant holder was a Mother's day gift from my sons, 25 years ago. The plants are looking droopy as I was away over the weekend and forgot to tell Frank to water them, even if it was raining and it did!
Recovered!
Outside our bedroom doors and the southern side of the house. [The shaded side all year.]
A special hydrangea. A birthday gift from over 18 months ago.
The very last of my camellias.
This past weekend I travelled with friends to Girraween National Park on the northern end of the New England Tableland, where light snow fell last week. I was amazed by the mass of flowering wattle and other native wildflowers.
Here is a taste, with a post of the weekend to follow.
Frost is a regular feature of winter at this altitude. This vineyard was just 10 mins away from our accommodation and we did visit.
July 21
Whilst looking for the frost image, I discovered this forecast for us tomorrow.
Well, within minutes of adding the above storm warning, our skies darkened and the sound of thunder was heard. Time to take the camera out again. This is what unfolded over the next 20 minutes.
Sensational moments enjoyed!
Post script - I have no idea why some words are highlighted in green. Ever helpful google?
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ReplyDeleteYour home is a garden oasis, a paradise, a nature preserve!
Thank you, Alexandra. It is lovely to have so much colour surrounding the house.
DeleteWow, Helen, your photos are absolutely stunning. What a soothing and beautiful experience in nature.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda. The spring blossoms have been opening rapidly this past week.
DeleteYour winter doesn't look much like winter to me. Those rainbow photos are stunning!
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely not a snowy one, Kim! It's lovely to have colour all year round.
DeleteYour winter cold temperatures are my preferred summer temps. No such luck here this year!
ReplyDeleteYour plants are gorgeous, Helen. Any storm ending with such a rainbow wasn’t all bad. Beautiful!
Marie, I have noticed that on many days our temperatures have been the same. I was glad to read that during your heat wave, there was a breeze to keep you sane.
DeleteWow, your winters are much prettier than where I live!
ReplyDeleteLinda, our winter days are usually filled with glorious sunshine. I couldn't live with continuous grey.
DeleteYour garden is extremely colourful for wintertime. Wish it was the same here. Your photos are excellent as always. B x
ReplyDeleteBarbara our native shrubs give us colour almost all year. The cottage style plants only for a couple of months as they suffer from the heat and dry weather.
DeleteGorgeous!! What an amazing bunch of flowers and plants. It doesn't look all that chilly.
ReplyDeleteHa, ha, re chilly. We woke to 8C this morning. That's nippy, isn't it?
DeleteYou have a beautiful garden! Love the photo of the two of you bundled up waiting for the full moon. And that rainbow!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Peter. We are very fortunate to have this open vista across the golf course. Perfect for enjoying the full moon, rainbows, sunsets and sunrises.
Delete"What a delightful winter garden tour! It’s wonderful how your home is wrapped in color year-round. Can’t wait to see the journey unfold—clockwise and full of charm! 🌿❄️✨"
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteOnce more, your winter garden is more summery than my summer garden. :)
ReplyDeleteWeather has become a stressful thing recently.