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.

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

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