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Hippeastrum and Amaryllis

October 16th 2011 09:59
... it's Hippeastrum and Amaryllis time again...

Last year I posted photos of some of the Hippeastrums and Amaryllis flowering on our patio.
(click on the hippeastrum blog to the left to view them again)

Our patio is once again a blaze of colour.

Enjoy...

hippeastrum amaryllus flowers photos


hippeastrum amaryllus flowers photos


hippeastrum amaryllus flowers photos


hippeastrum amaryllus flowers photos





hippeastrum amaryllus flowers photos


hippeastrum amaryllus flowers photos


Another fantastic sight on our patio at the moment is a flowering cactus. The flowers only last a couple of days so we have to admire them while we can.
flowering cactus


*** mood improvers ***



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Araluen Botanical Park - Tulip Festival

May 23rd 2011 14:53
* ... and many Botanical Parks and Gardens are worth the uplifting visit....*

The Araluen Botanical Park is situated 30 kilometres S/E of Perth, Western Australia. It is located in a sheltered valley in the Darling Ranges and is a special place to visit.

Araluen was established in 1929 by J.J. Simons, as a holiday camp for the YAL (Young Australia League).

I first visited this beautiful spot in 1960/61 when I was a student at Teachers' College and we were taken there for a camping experience.

old swimming pool Araluen
Old Swimming Pool, Araluen, Western Australia (early 1960's)

We swam in and took our swimming tests in this pool, which has since been developed into a lake.



The 59 hectares that make up Araluen was sold in 1985 and then again in 1990. The State Government acquired it and the The Araluen Botanic Park Foundation (Inc.) was established with the aim of restoring the Park. Members and volunteers alike have worked tirelessly to develop Araluen Botanical Park into a beautiful place of natural and developed beauty.

I enjoyed a re-visit to Araluen during the Tulip Festival, August, 2006. The colourful sight of flower beds brimming with brilliant tulips was a sight to behold.

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Tulips - Tulip Festival - Araluen - Western Australia


tulip festival araluen
Tulips - Tulip Festival - Araluen - Western Australia


tulip festival araluen
Tulips - Tulip Festival - Araluen - Western Australia


tulip festival araluen
Tulips - Tulip Festival - Araluen - Western Australia




One of the most poignant places at Araluen Botanical Park is "The Grove of the Unforgotten", which was built in memory of 88 YAL members killed World War 1. Water flows down a terraced hill, into a reflection pool.
araluen
The Grove of the Unforgotten


One can go on interesting walks through the native bush at Araluen Botanical Park.
Araluen
Wandering through Araluen Botanical Park, Western Australia


Araluen
Wandering through Araluen Botanical Park, Western Australia


*** 'Beautiful' is closer than you think ***

Reference:Wikipedia
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Hibiscus - Norfolk Island

April 29th 2011 00:56
... and some flowers delight with colour ...

One of the things that caught our attention during our visit to Norfolk Island was the variety of colourful hibiscus flowers. The hibiscus bushes could be found growing in gardens, on the side of the road or in the main street. They obviously thrive in Norfolk Island's soil and climate.

Relax ... and enjoy the charm

hibiscus Norfolk Island


hibiscus Norfolk Island


hibiscus Norfolk Island


hibiscus Norfolk Island


photograph hibiscus Norfolk Island


photograph hibiscus Norfolk Island
photograph hibiscus Norfolk Island


photograph hibiscus Norfolk Island


*** such variety, such charm ***






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Anzac Day Dawn Service, Anzac Cove, Gallipoli

April 24th 2011 00:54
... flowers say it all ...

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Looking out over Anzac Cove - wreaths laid during the Anzac Day Dawn Service at Anzac Cove, 2009

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Calla Lily - make a statement in your garden

January 21st 2011 08:17
.... and some flowers are exquisitely beautiful ...

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Calla Lily - 'Black Magic'

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Hippeastrum and Amaryllis - pause for a moment and be uplifted

October 28th 2010 08:21
amaryllis - apple blossom
Amaryllis - 'Apple Blossom'


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Amaryllis - 'Apple Blossom' - delicate beauty

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Clivias - Stop - Take time to Admire the Clivias

October 23rd 2010 13:16
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Clivias - Stop and Admire


Healthy, flowering Clivias always attract attention. The dark, green leaves and bright flowers are eye catching


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Roses - Stop and Smell the Roses

October 19th 2010 13:14
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ROSES - Stop and Smell the Roses


I love roses


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