Wet and Dry

Large fat buds are staring to appear on the surface of the pond. It is hard to see them amongst the aquatic plants that are thriving in the water.

Two buds appearing above the water

Eventually the buds will open and this will be the result. They add a touch of exotic colour to the pond which is essentially made up of shades of green at this time of year.

Water lily

At the bottom of the garden we have a large Eucalyptus tree. I think it is going to have to go because it will soon be too large for the garden and it seems to be absorbing all the moisture from the soil. Many of the plants nearby are suffering including my ferns. I was baffled to see that one fern was suffering more than the others. It was lying completely flat.

Then I discovered the reason why.

Cozzie takes a nap

She opened one eye when I complained, then yawned and went back to sleep.