Tag Archives: ferns

299/366: a fern unfurls

I love the way ferns grow, and particularly our tree fern on the patio. New fronds unfurl gracefully into majestic fans of foliage.

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279/366: a tropical walk in the burbs

Lately on my morning walks I have been paying attention to tropical plants, as my garden takes on a new theme. We can’t see the Dandenongs from our block, but most places I walk I can see them in the … Continue reading

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232/366: three ferns and a palm tree

Hooray! My three ferns and a palm tree are planted. I enlisted my husband’s help to plant them, because he’s so good at digging holes, and that way he can feel he has contributed. Ask him and he’d probably say … Continue reading

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230/366: goin’ troppo

It’s time to go all-out troppo. With my love of conifers still intact, I am branching out into palms and ferns as I recreate the patio area. Naturally it is raining today because I was ready to plant the palm … Continue reading

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187/366: leaf me alone

Greenery and leaves form an intrinsic part of any garden. I love the way they come in so many different shapes, sizes and shades of green.

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59/366: at last, a front garden

We had previously grassed the area so that it could be easily mowed while we were busy setting up the inside of the house. Then, finally, early in 1987, it was time to create our front garden. To build up … Continue reading

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2/366: my secret garden

Look at the two photographs and see if you can spot the fake. The large fern sits in the corner of the patio and has led a charmed life. Although it is under the cover of the pergola, it gets … Continue reading

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