Good morning.

A couple of photos so that long time readers will know that I am still alive. I want to say something, anything, but more and more, I am silent, assuaging my conscience by tending my garden.

Alpine Daisy Bush (Olearia phlogopappa mauve form)

The daisy bush is a mass of flowers this year but there are few insects about. We expect to see more now that we have had a few drops of rain.

Bulbine Lily

Gardening in the backyard has been on hold for the last two years. During this time, the bulbine lilies and the weeds have been multiplying gaily.

Back garden gets a reno.

I thought we might try to grow some of the native plants we have been trying to establish in the front yard in the back garden too. The soil is much better because it is has been left to go to weeds. The thick green patch at the bottom of the photo is an exotic cud weed. The work is strenuous and maybe a little mind-numbing, er, I mean, relaxing.

I’ve also started a campaign on face plough to save some big remnant eucalypts in my local area that are going to be cut down to make way for progress, er, I mean, for a road. I have all of 7 followers. A pointless exercise. Globally we are on track for a catastrophic 2.5c degrees warming and species extinction, but at least we will have good roads (until some disaster destroys them). Aren’t I a little ray of sunshine?

Below – one of the trees that may be cut down. I posted it first here in 2021. I knew blogging would come in handy one day.

Almost a quarter of a century ago, I asked someone why our emissions reduction target was so low. Emissions were increasing. That was the point. I had better stop there or I will start to sound self-righteous and, as you know, words are cheap but also powerful, which perfectly sums up many of life’s conundrums.

Well, better get back to my plants. As they say in the classics, “Have a good day.”

Cheerio and kind regards.
Tracy.

53 thoughts on “Spring Clean”

  1. Good to see the humour shining through in between those plants, words and a cheery “Have a good day”. Keep signing in, Tracy. Love the tree image, and in real life love the scent as I walk over the leaves.

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  3. Well, cheerio to you, too! It is so good to see you back here, Tracy. It’s a crazy world out there. I’ll just keep looking at your flowers and hope that tree doesn’t have to come down any time soon. Gosh, it is a lovely one. 😘

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  4. That daisy bush is gorgeous and so is the tree. Who cuts down beautiful trees? Maybe the powers that be need a ‘nature awareness’ course all day, every day, for the next year.

    We should be growing trees to help the soil when The Big Flood arrives. You know I’m sure. The Big Flood has hit just about every country now.

    I agree with you wholeheartedly on all your other words.

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  8. Good to see you again dear Tracy and tending our own gardens is so good for the soul 💚 I hope that beautiful tree can be saved, I can feel its heart beat all the way across the miles 🙏💚 xxx

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  11. So happy to see your post. That Eucalyptus tree is phenomenal. I don’t know how anyone could not have a broken heart cutting it down. Her presence is so commanding. Stay strong, there are many in this world by your side on these issues.

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  12. Beautiful flowers, Tracy and very happy to find you here. Nothing makes sense. I wonder all the time if it ever did, really, or just in the made up ethos of human existence. In OTHER news, the latest Smithsonian has an article on McArthur in Oz during WW II. Fascinating. My front yard wildflower garden is doing OK and I’ve had to accept that it’s a small territory in a lawn that’s been there 100 years. Somehow that seems like history. 💚

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    1. The flowers have bloomed early this year. Some plants seem to react to the amount of light, others seem to react to temperature. It has been very warm here. Your wildflower garden may surprise. It is worth sticking around for as long as you can to see what eventuates.

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  13. I hope they won’t cut down that beautiful tree, Tracy. Crazy world everywhere. I live in my own bubble as long as I can. No use getting depressed – it will only worsen averything. But difficult to keep away from. Hugs to you and your dogs. Can they help you with the garden?

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    1. I sometimes think that the camera is better at seeing the beauty than we are. Sigh.
      You always lead with kindness. That is your strength, plus the bubble. 😉
      Hugs to you and your lovely dog as well. Totti or Milo? I have such a terrible memory. My dogs like digging but not in the preferred location. 🙂

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      1. I think you are right about the camera! And it is Milo…talking about bad memory, I always have to look up your ..dogs’ names and now I have forgotten them again…

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  15. I wish my bulbine lilies would multiply like yours. Don’t apologise for anger about inaction on climate. It is the only sane position. Diana

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  16. I appreciate your intent and efforts, Tracy, garden-wise & reality-wise & saving the eucalypt-wise. These are very hard days on the planet and we’re being forced to endure so much. I’m glad your gardens bring you some peace. Thank you for re-sharing that gorgeous tree image.

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    1. Thank you. My exasperation escapes from time to time. And apologies too for not responding to your comment. I’ve only just found it. I can’t understand why my WordPress app keeps changing every time I open it. I can’t find anything! Oh well, I bumble along. Hope you’re enjoying your holiday.

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