Springing

amaryllis

As children in the UK, we learned March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers.

In contrast in Australia, the first day of each third month marks the change of the seasons. September, 1st heralds Spring.

September, October were mostly dry, and November is living up to its stormy reputation. Compared with last year, it is more humid than I remember, more than 70% most days.

rain lilies

We enjoy the benefit of one of the previous owners of the house being keen gardeners. The wild irises and amaryllis have finished blooming.

fire star

They are succeeded by fire star orchids and dancing lady orchids.

dancing lady orchids

4 thoughts on “Springing

  1. Unless you are born in the Southern Hemisphere I wonder how discombobulating it is ti have seasons the opposite of the traditional seasons. Christmas in summer! My birthday early July in winter! It would throw me off I reckon.

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