Amazingly, considering all the land in Australia, many modern properties have tiny gardens. Not so in beautiful, semi-rural Belivah (South-side Brisbane) – here you need a ride-on mower and plenty of time on your hands for manicured lawns. One of Roland’s retired millionaire neighbours can often be seen lying outstretched on his extensive lawn; he’s not sunbathing – he has a magnifying glass in one hand and a pair of tweezers in the other (for the newborn weeds).
Surprisingly, considering all the sunshine Queensland has at this time of year, the gardens in Belivah are lush and packed with colour and wonderful scents. Here are some photos I took yesterday as I walked back from the cow-house.
Miraculously, considering nearly all the other gardeners have said the frangipanis we put in three weeks ago (using the wrong method) would not survive, they appear to be doing well. And the geranium cuttings Bill gave me at the same time are in bloom!
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- Even more dangerous guard-dog
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- Bloomin’ well thank you!
So gorgeous Sally! How will you ever want to leave!? Those flowers are divine, especially the double hibiscus! Swoon! Hope you are well and soaking up the sunshine, it’s blooming cold here! Much love xxx
It’s hot but the heat does me good and I’m very well, thank you – you might even say ‘blooming’ (although ‘overblown’ is more accurate!). xxx
Gorgeous! (as is the photographer, I happen to know!)