Butternut Pumpkin

Bunbury grows all sorts of interesting plants.

This self-sown butter-nut pumpkin is showing signs of reverting to its original gourd state.

Pumpkin soup is on the horizon

Terrified

I left my TV, my Radio, my Social Media because I was terrified.

Terrified of the possibility of a Tony Abbott Prime Monstership after the next election.

I walked outside to some fresh air and my balcony garden.

And was terrified again as I came face to face with the Monster from Evolution Space.

It was only slightly more comforting to have a second view of this creature

Hibiscus Opening

My balcony hibiscus finally begins to flower.

For those who need to these things, its varietal name is “Jayella“

And a couple of hours later – - -

Society Garlic

Tulbaghia violacea

Apparently the strappy leaves can be used like chives.

I do know they have a strong garlic smell.

I shall test them in the next omelette I make 

Peace Lily, My Wish for the World

Wish for the World

That the peace and safety
You wish for your children
Is also won by the children
Of others

That all the World’s people
Will find enough food
For their individual good
Without greed

That sharing becomes cool
That caring becomes normal
And that hatred disappears
Forever.

Dianthus

Attack of the Killer Tomato Bush

The balcony garden is finally enjoying Spring.

Now that we have Summer almost upon us.

The tomato is beginning to overshadow the Potatoes on one side and the Capsicums on the other.

 

Springtime in Perth

 

A Nondescript Kalanchoe

Poinsettia

The Poinsettia I bought at Christmas lost the last of its red leaves a couple of months ago.

Now, in the depths of winter it has just begun to practise colouring up for next Christmas.

Fungi

Stumps of ex-Melaleuca lateriti obviously provide a pleasant home for this colourful fungi.

I don’t think I will be making a Beef Stroganoff with this mushroom!

 

 

Greenery

Leaf Thief

Tomatoes

Celosia