this summer has seen plenty of rain, and the garden responds magnificently.
Garden visitors just hanging about enjoying the shade of the raspberry canes.
Midday, and the bush habitat corner for the native bees
was abuzz with activity. One bee, aware of my presence, promptly investigated me upon my intrusion.
However, after realising I was of no importance, he left on his merry way and I continued observing.
A very small native bee, measuring about 12mm in length, possibly Homalictus species.
Calendula abounds, alongside alyssum, tomatoes, various thymes, chives, borage, and broad beans.
The insects love our patch.
Parsley going to seed.
mint flowering
potato flowers are so pretty
and thyme has the most delicate of pale purple flowers.
The abundance of rain this summer has seen a spike in plant growth, and the sweet corn plants are no exception.
Receptacles left out to catch rain water, are essential in a wildlife garden.
In the shady hidden corners, I created an installation of found objects -
an offering to the fae. The objects look rather magical when the sun filters through the tree leaves.
While on a hot day, this shady area remains cool. On entering, the temperature feels 5 C lower than the
rest of the yard. Something that Melbournes urban planners ought to consider but fail to understand.
I guess they must find the sound of air conditioning units music to the ears.
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