tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post2772463536834156245..comments2024-03-19T10:47:46.531+10:00Comments on My Dry Tropics Garden: Wandering Time ... A Tuesday Tropical Garden Tour.BernieHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04435004798656616711noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-46019480074073792382011-05-04T00:49:08.354+10:002011-05-04T00:49:08.354+10:00What a beautiful garden! I hope mine will look hal...What a beautiful garden! I hope mine will look half as good. We're just now starting to get some blooms, it's been a cold winter/spring!EvoOrganichttp://www.evoorganic.com/category/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-36998050213912595652011-05-03T14:46:11.471+10:002011-05-03T14:46:11.471+10:00Googles AW. Thank goodness they are quite tame ;-)...Googles AW. Thank goodness they are quite tame ;-)Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867061279916535777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-2546536801314883462011-04-30T21:14:12.357+10:002011-04-30T21:14:12.357+10:00Is that Senorita rosalita cleome I see in the firs...Is that Senorita rosalita cleome I see in the first photo. That is just so amazing that you have it growing in your garden and I have it in mine. Not so far apart after all. Wasn't that wedding just wonderful. Even my husband was glued to the TV.Rock rose https://www.blogger.com/profile/00348711150803587369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-69998777320447318712011-04-28T22:26:53.060+10:002011-04-28T22:26:53.060+10:00Thank you for inviting us into your garden and sha...Thank you for inviting us into your garden and shade house/nursery. There is so much to see and enjoy. If I showed you my garden, it would probably just take long enough for me to do a 360 degree turn. :-PBomhttp://www.plantchaser.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-53222758806347354202011-04-24T15:16:47.520+10:002011-04-24T15:16:47.520+10:00Bernie - it's always a treat to take a stroll ...Bernie - it's always a treat to take a stroll with you around your gardens! :DShyrlenehttp://thebunniesbuffet.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-91641553707455675132011-04-24T07:35:29.716+10:002011-04-24T07:35:29.716+10:00Your garden couldn't be more different from my...Your garden couldn't be more different from my Welsh hillside where the problems are thin soil, wind and rain (usually, we are having a fabulous warm and sunny spring just now). Fascinating to see how it is done in such different conditions. I would love to see your garden and show you mine - fabulously different!Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-84053279359007064352011-04-23T22:43:20.455+10:002011-04-23T22:43:20.455+10:00Dear Bernie, What a wonderful treat to tour your g...Dear Bernie, What a wonderful treat to tour your gardens, listening to your sweet voice commentating on your outstanding plants! It is hard to believe they were hit by a cyclone recently. I am overwhelmed by the enormous number of plants you grow. Their LUSHNESS is amazing. Makes my gardens look sparse and bare in comparison. I can't pick out a favorite, but the ginger sticks in my mind. Pam's English Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359787694149174369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-34874005764004789632011-04-23T21:43:52.399+10:002011-04-23T21:43:52.399+10:00I appreciate the lovely comments Eileen, Laura, Mi...I appreciate the lovely comments Eileen, Laura, Michelle, Paula, Rosie and Raffy Jay.<br /><br />Big and bountiful certainly suits, Laura!<br />Paula, the flower in my header is the bloom of a native tree that grows in the bushland surrounding my property here.BernieHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04435004798656616711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-23439826532188445472011-04-23T20:37:12.275+10:002011-04-23T20:37:12.275+10:00I've always wanted a garden for myself.I've always wanted a garden for myself.Raffy Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559589443107491318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-17761220468677832662011-04-23T19:58:16.554+10:002011-04-23T19:58:16.554+10:00Great idea to bring us on a video tour. We get to ...Great idea to bring us on a video tour. We get to hear how Bernie sounds, and she has such a sweet, gentle tone in her voice!Great to get to know your garden and you better, Bernie!<br />RosieRosie Ganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10154191472533578209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-68349986184669910862011-04-23T13:09:04.122+10:002011-04-23T13:09:04.122+10:00OOOHHHH I Love your header picture - so fun to rea...OOOHHHH I Love your header picture - so fun to read about all your unique plants in your various garden's thanks for sharing and Happy Easter! Paula from Idaho USA<br />http://bucketideasforgardening.blogspot.com/Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06957512986812266862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-87445858434032852202011-04-23T01:00:48.245+10:002011-04-23T01:00:48.245+10:00Very Lovely!! Thanks for sharing!!!
MichelleVery Lovely!! Thanks for sharing!!!<br />MichelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-81476089705724891902011-04-22T21:06:51.838+10:002011-04-22T21:06:51.838+10:00the words Big and Bountiful come to mind Bernie - ...the words Big and Bountiful come to mind Bernie - no reference to you but loved the tour. The vids made me realise how much is lost without the sound effects - popping roof and all.<br />Laura<br />p.s. would definitely move the Ginger to where you can imbibe it close by. HeavenlyLaura Bloomsburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03163589497828975276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-46884360555679233902011-04-22T08:02:47.420+10:002011-04-22T08:02:47.420+10:00I am just amazed how lovely your garden looks. I w...I am just amazed how lovely your garden looks. I would like to stroll around your yard myself and take it all in.eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-33010770684204769202011-04-21T14:51:11.314+10:002011-04-21T14:51:11.314+10:00David ... I for one would love to take a stroll ar...David ... I for one would love to take a stroll around your garden listening to your thoughts on and descriptions of what goes on in your garden. Give a go ... it makes your blog a little more personal I think.<br /><br />Stephanie ... our 'dry' season has now started so we're not likely to see rain for quite some time now. This can sometimes be as hard for my garden as the 'wetBernieHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04435004798656616711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-40157890047257090832011-04-21T13:05:38.630+10:002011-04-21T13:05:38.630+10:00I'm new to your blog and I'm now a followe...I'm new to your blog and I'm now a follower. You have a very beautiful garden, it's like a tropical jungle ... I love everything tropical! I'm looking forward to reading your posts. Have a great week!Priscilla @ Homegrown Delighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720403308060570320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-60268374148540183042011-04-21T09:54:24.165+10:002011-04-21T09:54:24.165+10:00I enjoyed the tour Bernie, and you are so knowledg...I enjoyed the tour Bernie, and you are so knowledgeable. Isn't it amazing how many plants do come back, and everything is looking quite lovely in your garden once again. Thanks for sharing the video - I think I might do one of my garden, now that you have spurred me on.africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-20967838840247778062011-04-20T17:56:19.295+10:002011-04-20T17:56:19.295+10:00The weather here is funny as well. It rained early...The weather here is funny as well. It rained early morning, had a hot and sunny afternoon and by late afternoon, it is now raining with thunders. All just happened within a day (today!). <br /><br />But your garden still look awesome! Love the ferns and green foliage you have in your shade garden. <br /><br />Oh that kangaroo, your pet? ;-)Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867061279916535777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-44232647580796705562011-04-20T13:49:18.633+10:002011-04-20T13:49:18.633+10:00Hi Bernie,
I didn't get to watch both of your ...Hi Bernie,<br />I didn't get to watch both of your garden tours since it is very late and I must teach tomorrow. I certainly enjoyed the first one and I'll view the other tomorrow. I really like all the Australian wildlife sounds in the background. It makes you feel like you are there. You have a LOT of plants and I can tell they are happy growing in your garden.<br />Maybe someday I'Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495040805660192347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-21237963262141448392011-04-20T12:53:13.602+10:002011-04-20T12:53:13.602+10:00Sage Butterfly, thank you for your kind words. Th...Sage Butterfly, thank you for your kind words. The Rexs are a particular favourite of mine ... I'm slowly building up a collection.<br /><br />Ami, I thank you for coming on the tour with me and I'm glad you enjoyed it. I have absolutely no idea how many plants I have ... I have to admit I'm a bit of a plantaholic! I think it would be terrific to see your video clips as I know you BernieHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04435004798656616711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-53096469268133229572011-04-20T07:07:12.138+10:002011-04-20T07:07:12.138+10:00Thank you for the amazing tour of your garden. I r...Thank you for the amazing tour of your garden. I really enjoyed listening to your commentary. It’s hard to believe that just a few weeks ago your garden took such a battering from the cyclone. You flowers are wonderful. I was just amazed at speed of recovery. You have done a great job More video please !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-67760487164399703972011-04-20T03:15:21.602+10:002011-04-20T03:15:21.602+10:00Birnie: Enjoyed the tour very much, and wandering...Birnie: Enjoyed the tour very much, and wandering through your courtyard and Greenhouse gardens made my day! I love the birds chirping sounds in the background. Your garden looks so lush and green regardeless the wet season and cyclone. You reall "packed" so many plants into your space. I am wondering have you ever tried to count the number of plants you have? LOL I bet it is a Amihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07744078497819915126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-80523594856518573122011-04-20T00:50:09.421+10:002011-04-20T00:50:09.421+10:00What a lovely garden! Thank you for the tour...eve...What a lovely garden! Thank you for the tour...everything looks so lush and healthy despite some of the weather you have had of late. I especially liked your begonia collection...stunning!The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.com