A walk through Batemans Reserve this afternoon. Approximate time 5.30pm. Slight drizzle so sheltered

 beneath a tree for five minutes and discovered an Orb Weaver above. Unperturbed by our presence, it deftly

 captured a blow fly that entered its lair. 

When the drizzle had eased, I moved on ahead and was lucky enough to catch a glimpse of about four or

 five Eastern Grey Kangaroos. The last to retreat is seen here staring back at me.

The reserve is one of the largest intact valley heath forests in Melbourne and contains  

 many threatened plant species.

A Crane Fly hanging from a Rosy Hyacinth Orchid, Dipodium Roseum.

A Grass Tree, Xanthorrhoea species.

 A gem of a place. Hope it remains so .

 

A Paint Brush Hold All

 I made myself a paint brush organiser using old jeans and left over denim from another project. Finally a place where I can find all my brushes in one spot. 

Hot Carob

 The kinder weather today allowed us to make ourselves a hot carob drink. 

The Receipt

2 cups of plant based milk

2 tabs of carob powder

2 tabs of maple syrup

1/2 tab of vanilla paste

1/4 teas cinnamon powder

Heat all and froth with a hand held blender.

Serves 2. 

37 C top for Melbourne today so confined indoors most of the time. 

The fan is buzzing away near me, as I type. 

My hand made patchwork curtains, that I recently dyed Peaceful Green,  are living up to their namesake colour on this quiet, but hot day.