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nature, Photography

December 13’s Friday Fleurday

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Because we’re in Victoria’s very temperate climate right now, we’re seeing lots of late-flowering plants and shrubs that are absolute December delights.

Lots of very pretty, dark pink bell heather flowers everywhere …
… and a closer image.
Aren’t these pretty? I think they are a type of hesperantha, a plant that doesn’t bloom until December – if it’s in the right climate.

Happy Friday.

nature, Photography

Winter Garden

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Even though winter isn’t officially here yet, our local Japanese garden has entered its seasonal hiatus.

Despite that, or maybe because of that, it’s still a calming, contemplative place to walk or even to sit for a while.

The carp in the pond have disappeared into various spots to await spring, so the only activity is from a couple of duck pairs who quickly paddle toward anyone who comes by in hope of a handout.

The colours have all softened into their muted winter hues; everything is breathing slowly and restfully.

Happy Wednesday; I hope it’s a good one.

nature, Photography

Ornamental Grasses

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Autumn is soon ending and winter is officially starting on December 21, so there aren’t many of those lovely fall colours left, but they’re not completely gone.

There are lots of grasses still and some of them are beautiful. I find that this one almost looks like a weaving.

On second thought, it’s not so much the colour as the texture of these grasses that I find so appealing. We are suddenly getting some very cold winds, so seeing these lovely plants is somehow very comforting.

Happy weekend.

Reblogs

Reblog: A Week of Flowers | Day Five

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Cathy of Words and Herbs is inviting everyone to join in with her annual “Week of Flowers” to spread colour and cheer just when we need it most as …

A Week of Flowers | Day Five

Another of Hey Jude’s lovely photos for the Week of Flowers project. To join in, please click the link above. It’s wonderful to see these summer flowers at this time of year.

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Reblog: A Week of Flowers | Day Two

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Cathy of Words and Herbs is inviting everyone to join in with her annual “Week of Flowers” to spread colour and cheer just when we need it most as …

A Week of Flowers | Day Two

Hey Jude has posted this beautiful poppy photo as part of the “Week of Flowers” project. Please click the link above to join in and to “spread colour and cheer just when we need it most.”