Monday, 4 August 2025

In the Garden

A few flowers in bloom in the garden so far this winter along with the fungi underneath the Magnolia tree here at home.


Camellia, 'Margaret Davis'



The fungi were in a difficult place, so they are not that clear.




Maiden Hair Fern grown outside.  Camellia below.

66 comments:

  1. The camelliaflowers are very beautiful. I have 'Margaret Davis' too!

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    1. Oh do you now :) I'm interesting to see yours when it comes into flower later for you to see if it's like mine, as to how much dark pink there is in it as it varies from one winter to the next down here, depending how cold it is.

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  2. You found so many beautiful and neat things to photograph.

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  3. Wonderful photos. That first Camellia is stunning!

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  4. There's something quietly magical about winter blooms and fungi sharing space

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    1. There is for sure, especially in the garden as fungi is not always expected.

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  5. Really nice to see these close-ups! Happy Shooting!

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  6. Me encantan las camelias y las demás también. Besos Margaret.

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  7. Your spring garden is raising its head high. Lovely.

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    1. Yes it is, and always a pleasure to see it just doing that, Andrew, reminds me late spring is not too far away.

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  8. Highly commendable.
    Up here - and the storm of storms on Saturday afternoon which knocked out powerlines etc etc. No power for over 12 hours and some houses knocked off foundations. Almost a hole in my roof where my head hit. The thunderclap
    was the loudest I have ever heard.
    I suspect I'll have to get a new TV !!!
    I wish I had a money tree.
    The beach front and the surf are both person free - surf way up and dangerous.
    Thankfully people here are showing common sense.
    Now off to Pub for libations!!!!!
    Might run into Bill Clinton again as I did years ago at Port Douglas - where
    we had a drink and lunch together - Hillary was out looking at Aboriginal markings etc. My God Bill can eat!!! Thankfully no ice cream with his steak and chips etc.
    Yes - Yanks do have ice cream with steaks - YUCK!!!
    Bill tried crocodile - I told him how horrible it was - one bite and Bill agreed - ha ha.
    Cheers
    Colin

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    1. Gosh, didn't know about your storms, heard about the snow inland in NSW..
      So you reckon that your TV has had the biscuit, that's not good then.
      Sounds like dreadful weather you have had, let's hope it improves and people don't suffer with no houses, and electricity, we miss it when we don't have it.
      Never had crocodile, can't recall it being on the menu up north even at Port Douglas when we ate there at the Yacht club a few times whilst holidaying there.

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    2. All TV's are now working - it was a knocked out transmitter station up the coast.
      The surf was really rough and furious yesterday and no fools were in the
      water, I can assure you the waves would have tossed them to kingdom come!
      Today is perfect and the water dragon lizards are reappearing
      after their winter hibernation. The new babies haven't appeared yet.
      Colin
      Cheers
      Colin

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    1. Thank you Angie, I found it on the ground here at home near the bush, put it on the outside table and took a photo of it.

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  10. The maiden hair fern are the most delicate fern I have ever seen.

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    1. That is for sure, and even amazing is how it grows outside and does well in our winter under cover..

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  11. Beautiful photos, Margaret.
    I love the camellia.
    I wish you a lovely week.
    Best regards Irma

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  12. Delightful photos Margaret, such a pretty display of flowers and fauna :) thank you!

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  13. Dear Margaret ,I am sorry that your tree is having fungi which is effecting flowers growth negatively !
    Yet ,the flowers you shared uplift me 🥰🤗♥️
    They are so pretty and lovely my friend 👍😍♥️
    Hope and pray the issue resolves soon 🙏

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    1. The tree is alright Baili, there is just fungi growing in the ground under the tree.
      Thank you Baili.

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  14. The first photo is amazing. I thought it was a beautiful white chocolate cake.

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    1. Oh did you :) Would have been ok to eat if chocolate.
      Thank you.

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  15. You have wonderful flowers in your garden.
    I especially loved the magnolia flower.

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    1. Thank you Maria. I will show the flowers of the magnolia tree when they come out later in the season.

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  16. La flor de la Camelia resulta preciosa. Muy bien cuidado tienes tu jardín.
    Saludos.

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    1. Thank you, it is a nice camellia, but then most camellias are.

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  17. These photos are lovely. The Camellia 'Margaret Davis' is stunning, and it's always a treat to see flowers blooming in the winter.

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    1. It's a blessing to see flowers blooming in the winter, Melody and so many flowers do.

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  18. Hello, the first bloom, Camelia, is so beautiful. We read here in Finland that you have been much snow somewhere in Australia. That must have been strange. Do you live near that snow-place?
    Have a nice week.

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    1. Thank you.
      Snow, a fair bit of snow has fallen NOT here in Tasmania but in the State of New South Wales inland (behind Sydney) and I believe also in certain parts of Queensland and inland, more in the southern area. Most of the places where snow fell was on the Tablelands, and more elevated towns in New South Wales = NSW.

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  19. Beautiful photographs you've shared here.

    All the best Jan

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  20. A natureza manifesta-se sempre de forma exuberante, mesmo nos lugares mais improváveis.
    Abraço de amizade.
    Juvenal Nunes

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  21. It did my heart good to sit and gaze at your beautiful flowers. A reminder of the beauty around us if we just stop and take it in.

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    1. Thank you Pauline. We have to stop and smell, look and see the flowers.

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  22. Preciosas flores Margaret. Me encanta la camelia.
    Nuestros huevos son blancos, porque las gallinas son también blancas. Siempre las hemos tenido así.
    Buen jueves.
    Un abrazo.

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  23. Bonitas flores, bonito blog, gracias por compartir esa magnífica tierra con todos.
    Saludos.

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  24. Margaret, I left you the translation of the recipe in English https://youtu.be/wUpDsFETHeM

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