Tag: Entertainment
Showy, perfumed Autumn spectacle
One of the beautiful sights around town at this time of year are the many lovely China/Varnish/Pride of India trees in many gardens. They...
Get floral and festive for Rodeo…
Over the last two weeks we have had the annual garden competition and a big thank you to those who entered despite the harsh...
A real beauty in bloom
In travelling the country lately I have seen many beautiful Magnolia x soulangeana trees in flower.
They are another favourite with happy associations of...
Rain a wonderful sight and sound…
“In God’s good time down came the rain, and all the afternoon on iron roof and window-pane it drummed a homely tune. And through...
Wreath flower is a real eye-opener
In a previous column I wrote very briefly of the wreath flower of W.A. It is really a very wonderful sight to see...
New life follows the bushfires
I just love the way our native trees regenerate after fire. The look of the shoots so quickly on the blackened trunks gives...
Pear fight one for long haul
As I drove out west in NSW recently I saw the effect of biological control on prickly pear infestations. The introduction of cactoblastis...
Colourful camellias a winter treat
I've noticed some beautiful camellias in gardens around town so thought I’d find out a little more about these great shrubs.
They are a very...
Berry is a true beauty…
Earlier in the week I saw a very unusual “flower” at a florist. At first glance I thought it was artificial - clumps...
Dreaming ahead – to spring
As I wrote this early in the week the whole town was enveloped in the most amazing and beautiful fog. So long as I...
Landcare – a ‘potted’ history…
I was recently contacted by a lovely lady with regard to a Landcare Photography competition that is held each year in the downs area....
A letter from Bombala…
Where I am at the moment - Bombala NSW - it is extremely cold, the damage from the bushfires all too apparent, and the...
McKinney snares bowls title
Aaron McKinney has defeated Peter Collis in a tight final to take this year’s Warwick East Bowls Club open singles competition held over the...
