Thursday, September 27, 2012

Helena Heritage Olives, Oolines and Orchids

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Late September/October is -- for me -- one of the most exciting times of the year with Nature launching into the creation of new life.  Our ...
Friday, September 21, 2012

Botanical art, thunder storms and sculptures

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Glenda (our librarian here in Mitchell) has ordered me in a wonderful selection of books on the subject of botanical art.  Previously I'...
Saturday, September 15, 2012

Maryvale Open Garden Day + botanical feast

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Maryvale is a large outback Queensland cattle property located south of Morven, in dry arid country.  The original homestead -- built in 188...
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Friday, September 7, 2012

3 night's out: 20 orchid spikes: the river runs

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An outing to the river with our two shepherds is always fun, especially since it involves only five minutes in the car to reach the weir and...
Friday, August 31, 2012

Camel races and Paint the Town Read: Mitchell Outback Queensland

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It's been a busy week in Mitchell with, amongst other things, the Camel Races on Saturday and 'Paint the Town Read' on Wednesday...
Friday, August 24, 2012

Visitors, Marimbas, Thunder storm and house sale

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A Sunday morning tea/coffee with friends (in our newly furnished sun room) was enjoyed by us and also by Katie, who made the most of our vis...
Saturday, August 18, 2012

Pictures up: acacias in full bloom

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Finally our 'new' house is a home.  This transition came about yesterday when we took all our paintings and framed photos from the M...