The El Niño weather pattern is making itself felt in Queensland, Australia’s self proclaimed sunshine state. Long periods of dry weather have resulted in a crisp brown lawn juxtaposed with our backyard jacaranda tree in full Spring bloom.

We are experiencing the seasons of this first year in our new home through a garden lens. We are thrilled to see clumps of amaryllis.

One of the frangipanis is flowering before the leaves have emerged.

The Winter planted tomatoes are fruiting.