tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post3826382868805070067..comments2024-03-19T10:47:46.531+10:00Comments on My Dry Tropics Garden: A Tale Of Two Gardens ... My Dry Tropics Garden Journal ... Week 8, 2012.BernieHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04435004798656616711noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-6998846385729003812012-03-01T03:21:32.308+10:002012-03-01T03:21:32.308+10:00Isn't nature remarkable?Isn't nature remarkable?Desireehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069419364783245762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-72445228225980552832012-02-28T16:44:16.938+10:002012-02-28T16:44:16.938+10:00Everything look so lovely now! It's like nothi...Everything look so lovely now! It's like nothing ever happen last year!Malarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421349464010347804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-84589307133414059622012-02-25T09:27:30.653+10:002012-02-25T09:27:30.653+10:00what a difference a year makes... lovely!what a difference a year makes... lovely!Dirty Girl Gardeninghttp://www.dirtygirlgarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-33894860765660180362012-02-24T05:53:41.243+10:002012-02-24T05:53:41.243+10:00What a wonderful difference! Time heals all.What a wonderful difference! Time heals all.Donna@GWGThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14170802942464666382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-23412693610238122082012-02-24T03:47:10.576+10:002012-02-24T03:47:10.576+10:00Wow...what a difference a year makes! And in each ...Wow...what a difference a year makes! And in each one there has been a definite improvement. I really enjoy the different ways people are interpreting the word, time.The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-15755934839969593382012-02-23T20:54:26.224+10:002012-02-23T20:54:26.224+10:00I am stunned to see how much new growth you have i...I am stunned to see how much new growth you have in one years time !!!! You have such a wonderful garden !!!<br /><br />greetings from Belgium,<br /><br />ritaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-20849149019721194712012-02-23T03:08:24.571+10:002012-02-23T03:08:24.571+10:00Hi Bernie
Amazing 'after and later' pics, ...Hi Bernie<br />Amazing 'after and later' pics, so to speak.<br />Nature is wonderful even when it thrashes us, isn't it?<br />Lovely garden.<br />Jane (Gardener's Click)NorthernTeachernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-26013118652063942402012-02-21T05:40:04.190+10:002012-02-21T05:40:04.190+10:00I knew you would get a lot of growth back from tho...I knew you would get a lot of growth back from those great roots in your garden. Other than storm damage it is a great idea to compare the garden year after year. I always tell new gardeners to take "before" photos as they will be amazed how far their garden has come - and gives a great boost to want to do more.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12140773202280570336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-3244203569117989562012-02-21T02:03:40.386+10:002012-02-21T02:03:40.386+10:00Hi Bernie - I came across your blog about a year a...Hi Bernie - I came across your blog about a year ago and really felt for you facing up to the damage and trying to be positive. I think you have done an amazing job and should be proud to share your photos, though of course you know your fellow garden bloggers wouldnt have judged your eyesores, just felt for you. Lets hope the coming year is better for you and you can build on this year's Helen/patientgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02164036792673009326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-80318007255229744482012-02-21T00:46:33.222+10:002012-02-21T00:46:33.222+10:00A joyous post Bernie that almost makes the decimat...A joyous post Bernie that almost makes the decimation feel right as if nature likes to begin again, rejuventated and strenghtened. Took time with the tour and appreciating the differences. Vid and music put a smile on my dial too :) (will always remember this expression)<br />p.s. now my computer is no longer a stick-in-the-mud, have also been catching up with a host of your posts. Wish I'd Laura Bloomsburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03163589497828975276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-9381529859053162602012-02-20T20:05:58.391+10:002012-02-20T20:05:58.391+10:00Malar, it's getting back to what it once was, ...Malar, it's getting back to what it once was, but it's not quite there yet. Another year or so and I'm sure the place will be looking great.BernieHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04435004798656616711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-13626796883808130072012-02-20T20:04:58.465+10:002012-02-20T20:04:58.465+10:00Thanks Stephanie. The re-growth and re-generation...Thanks Stephanie. The re-growth and re-generation has been marvellous to see, but it will take a little longer for the flowering displays to begin once more ... especially on the Durantas. Still I'm happy with all the progress so far.BernieHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04435004798656616711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-19251586427582446732012-02-20T20:03:24.812+10:002012-02-20T20:03:24.812+10:00Andrea, I've been sorely missing the wonderful...Andrea, I've been sorely missing the wonderful flower display on all the Durantas. I've finally started seeing a couple of flower sprays in the last few weeks, but it will take some time before I see the profusion of blooms that I've been used to.<br /><br />The Jade vine is doing well, but growing slowly. We've only been receiving showers of rain lately and I think some decent BernieHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04435004798656616711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-14573125220940210242012-02-20T20:00:41.573+10:002012-02-20T20:00:41.573+10:00Thanks Debsgarden. It's a happier garden and ...Thanks Debsgarden. It's a happier garden and gardener these days.BernieHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04435004798656616711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-48720329309319543992012-02-20T19:59:50.770+10:002012-02-20T19:59:50.770+10:00Thanks Africanaussie, it's a very broad smile ...Thanks Africanaussie, it's a very broad smile on my dial these days. Yes, those are the Cosmos seeds you sent me. Aren't the flowers fantastic. I just love the patch of colour.BernieHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04435004798656616711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-32862084634919106192012-02-20T19:58:41.508+10:002012-02-20T19:58:41.508+10:00Missy, it didn't really seem like a quick reco...Missy, it didn't really seem like a quick recovery to me, but I suppose it was in fact pretty fast given the dry season in between. My garden certainly had a very decent hard chop back, lol! Maybe it was a timely event, although I think I could have done without all the excitement.BernieHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04435004798656616711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-88455936177949636712012-02-20T19:56:33.650+10:002012-02-20T19:56:33.650+10:00Holleygarden, the garden does look a whole lot bet...Holleygarden, the garden does look a whole lot better these days and I'm starting to enjoy it once again.BernieHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04435004798656616711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-24964997739689690682012-02-20T19:54:49.580+10:002012-02-20T19:54:49.580+10:00Jacqueline, I think Mother Nature did most of the ...Jacqueline, I think Mother Nature did most of the work ... both in the devastation and in the re-generation. She does keep us busy! Those 'white washed' trunks are the trunks of a Eucalyptus tree that dominates the bushland around here. It's a fantastic looking tree and I just love it.BernieHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04435004798656616711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-19790234158966834502012-02-20T19:53:01.778+10:002012-02-20T19:53:01.778+10:00Lancashire Rose, serious pruning is a great way to...Lancashire Rose, serious pruning is a great way to describe what the garden went through early last year, lol! Thankfully it doesn't seemed to have done any harm. Rather, everything looks a lot fresher somehow.BernieHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04435004798656616711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-17078003711706612732012-02-20T19:51:28.905+10:002012-02-20T19:51:28.905+10:00Lucy, obviously we're kindred spirits when it ...Lucy, obviously we're kindred spirits when it comes to the effects of cyclones or hurricanes. Devastation is exactly the right word for it. I'm so looking forward to seeing the progress as this year goes on.BernieHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04435004798656616711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-49966965297805406042012-02-20T19:49:56.598+10:002012-02-20T19:49:56.598+10:00Flowerlady, it's certainly been a slow recover...Flowerlady, it's certainly been a slow recovery but I'm pleased with how everything is going now. I'm a much happier person when wandering around the garden these days.BernieHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04435004798656616711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-54617597340575981302012-02-20T18:49:06.232+10:002012-02-20T18:49:06.232+10:00all the plants look so healthy and green! It's...all the plants look so healthy and green! It's like nothing happen to them!Malarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421349464010347804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-18432966314870956162012-02-20T18:42:34.713+10:002012-02-20T18:42:34.713+10:00I am so happy for you Bernie. The progress is marv...I am so happy for you Bernie. The progress is marvellous. There is so much more greens now. Your plants know that you care for them haha... I hope very soon you will see their beautiful blooms :-DStephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867061279916535777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-30053615944993356122012-02-20T15:00:51.711+10:002012-02-20T15:00:51.711+10:00Hi Bernie, if anybody looks at it now, they will n...Hi Bernie, if anybody looks at it now, they will not know what happened, very healthy and looking great again. I still remember the Duranta erecta overflowing with blue flowers, which i totally envy as ours don't behave as profusely flowering like that. And I am also waiting for that jadevine to grow tall and long and bloom too. How does that area look like now? I think I already memorize Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044386271018560595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2053337601505232620.post-57910373103980416152012-02-20T13:01:36.276+10:002012-02-20T13:01:36.276+10:00Your garden is a wonderful example of the restorat...Your garden is a wonderful example of the restorative power of nature and a lesson to us about healing and recovery. So glad everything has bounced back so quickly!debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.com