It has been ages since I have taken part in the Lens Artists Photo Challenge, but since Ann-Christine asked this week “What’s in a garden?”, I thought, well, how hard can it be to take one photo that would suit? Fortunately, I took one photo yesterday that I quite liked but I had no one with whom to share it, so I thought why not share it with my lovely readers?

A place that I often visit when I am feeling untidy is our wonderful Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG) here in Canberra. I have been feeling untidy for a while now so it was only a matter of time before I would find myself there again. As usual, I struggled getting a decent photo so I was absolutely stoked to come home with this nice bird photo that required no editing to make it look decent. The bird was in a garden so it met the criteria, don’t you agree?

I had to use Photoshop to brighten up the next two photos. The following plant was flowering in the rainforest garden. The rainforest garden was created completely from scratch when the ANBG was established. The rainforest is such a haven for birds, animals and people when city temperatures soar. It was a pleasant 17oC when we were there.

I think the plant in the next photo is Hardenbergia violacae. It was so lovely and delicate, glinting red where the sun fell on the twining stems. We saw many plants in bud, so if you happen to be in Canberra (Australia) over the next month, the floral displays at the ANBG are sure to be even more spectacular and well worth a visit. A tip – I much prefer the somewhat dishevelled, natural gardens up the hill rather than the more manicured, curated gardens that are on the lower levels.

Finally, a photo from today’s visit to my son’s house. This was the first day that all three dogs had visited him at the same time. They had fun and Ama tried to eat a lot of sticky weed. That, and the fake grass, has gotta go. I suspect there will also be some other modifications to make it more of a haven for small woodland birds. All in good time.

I hope you enjoyed my garden tour. Please visit Ann-Christine’s post here to see all the fabulous garden examples from her many contributors.

Take care everyone.

Kind Regards.
Tracy.

43 thoughts on “What’s In A Garden?”

    1. Thank you, Heather. The rainforest is lovely in summer when they turn the mist sprinklers on. It is about 10 degrees cooler than city temperatures. Yes, my son’s garden does have lots of potential. Lots of surprises too that have been covered up. Nothing that can’t be improved.

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  6. The Eastern Spinebills are here in numbers this winter. That is a lovely photo Tracy.
    Your son’s garden will be a good one once there is action other than dog. Artificial grass 🙄

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  7. I loved your garden tour Tracy, and I love to have you joining us! That opening image is stunning, definitely frameable! And the garden tour was lovely as well. I wouldn’t have known it the grass at the close was fake unless you’d mentioned it – shhhh!!!

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  8. Beautiful opener Tracy! Great to see you post again. You are missed when you don’t. Maybe it’s because I don’t garden, but that grass looks great to me. Loved your botanical garden images too.

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  11. Good to see you joining the challenge, Tracy.

    Excellent photo of the Eastern Spinebill. Don’t you just love it when you don’t have to edit photos.

    I never actually realised Canberra had some Botanic Gardens, but despite visiting the state when I was about 11, I don’t know much about the area. I just remember that residential streets seemed to be formally planned and laid out in patterns.

    Hmm, I’m not a fan of fake grass but it has it’s uses.

    Do join some of the challenges coming up. I’d love to see some more of Canberra.

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  13. That first photo is a beauty Tracy, and, yes, with spring around the corner, it will be worth another visit. Incidentally today is like we have missed spring and jumped to summer 29deg on the GC today

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  14. Thank you for the tour, Tracy! So appreciated your addition to the theme. I must say that first photo is stunningly beautiful. And so is the third one. I wish I could paint it! And your darlings look great as well! Take care and enjoy your garden.

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  16. I must be getting old as your son looks too young to be a houseowner 😉 Brilliant images, Tracy and once again good to see you hanging out on your blog. The son’s garden looks like a sensible sized one to enjoy without it being overwhelming when working and socialising.

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  17. Your photos of the garden are lovely, Tracy! And I’m glad to see your son is all moved into his house. I agree about not wanting fake grass, but he’ll be able to switch that out in the future.

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