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...
Warwick students win big at Ekka beef week
Two Warwick school students have beaten out roughly 250 competitors each to take home top honours during this year’s Ekka beef week.
SCOTS PGC year...
