Australian and New Zealand Gardening: TEA ROOM # 108, 1 by 77sunset

77sunset wrote:
Good morning everyone. Yes Anthony, its freezing here too.
It was windy yesterday, but nothing like they got in Melbourne & other places.
We had just a few light sprinkles of rain with the sun trying to shine.

I had a nice quiet day inside near the heater.
I had phone calls from some of the kids and also from one of my granddaughters .
Hubby even bought me a couple of KitKats when he went down to the shop.
We dont worry about presents much as there isnt too much we need other than a few million dollars...lol

Anthony, you keep that fire going there, Cant have our favorite lily man getting frozen.

Charleen, I love the day lilies too. I give mine no care at all except to throw a bit of fertiliser at them once a year .
They usually die right down during late autumn / winter then regrow for spring. I see lots of nice green clumps out there now .
They all flower well and thrive on neglect.
I like your little magic area with the fairy enjoying the sun .
I have fairies in my garden too. Hugs for the long ears.

Sue, such a lot of books,
I am an avid reader, but usually only fiction.
I do have recipe books which are never used now and some garden books I have accumulated over the years.
That is a very pretty rhodo.
I am afraid mine has just about died off completely.
For some reason rhodos & azaleas dont do well here. They usually only live through one season then die.
Its not the soil as I have had them in pots. I blame the water .
A pity because I love them.

Colleen, nice to hear that your son is getting on with life, also that the other son is enjoying his new baby.
I do like that flower. It looks like lilac but different to both of mine.

Karen, I know how you feel with that cat around.
They do so much damage to the bird life. We are only just seeing the return of one or two smaller birds. Until the cat , we had lots of wrens etc.
I like you pics of the oyster catcher and the little island

Teresa, how is the little Miss Mischief today ? I bet Copper has a doggie giggle to himself seeing her keeping you on your toes.
Hope you are not getting any further shakes for the moment or any of the wild weather about.

Dianne, I hope you are safe there. That was some really wild weather down your way.
Bad luck with the damage to your brugs . They will recover in spring.

Hello Moon , Chrissy and anyone else coming in out of the cold.
I am staying by the heater again today , but will have to get moving outside tomorrow, it being shopping day.

Here is something yummy for morning tea. ......nice warm Apple Cake.
Stay safe and warm
Happy day
Jean.