Middish May 2026 – Canberra (Australia).

Autumn fades but the roses are still blooming. I find that odd. Perhaps it is to be expected considering we haven’t yet had a frost.

It has been quite dry so my rose bushes are unaffected by black spot. I’m curious. Is black spot also an issue in damper climes of the Northern Hemisphere? T

Thankfully some rain has arrived to top up my water tank, and no doubt, winter will arrive soon. Floriade, the forthcoming annual tulip festival, will be a desultory affair without winter’s intervention.

I’m curious. Do rabbits eat tulips?

I’m in a desultory mood myself, hence a lack of doggerel on my part.

Stay curious, everyone. It beats doggerel any day.

Kind Regards.

Tracy.