Saturday 20 December 2014

Bearing fruit

 
Tasted the first apricot from the tree yesterday...
 
So good.

Sunday 14 December 2014

Photo of the week - Joy to the World

Clematis aristata is commonly called Travellers' Joy and flowers in the spring, then carries these delightful twirly seed heads through Summer. It's a climber that twines over shrubs and small trees, with glossy heart-shaped leaves.
 
 
I'm in a carolling mood at this time of year, and can't help but look at them with joy myself while collecting the seeds for the next generation of fluffy beauties!
 

Thursday 4 December 2014

Wattleseed haiku

It's quiet and hot.
The office is alive, though,
with sounds of freedom

Triumphant crackles
As seed pods twist and tighten
Splitting at their seams

The dry husks make way
Exposing a glint of life
A seed of new hope