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My Brother's Garden: Part Two

Did you see the first post in the series My Brother's Garden?Today we are going to enter his property by following the driveway which leads all the way up to the house on the left with an extensive vegetable garden on the right.

Reflection

Enjoying a walk through Max Liebermann's Garden Paintings

I love Max Liebermann's paintings and not only because they have the characteristic beauty of Impressionism but because they demonstrate explicitly his love of art especially through his love of the natural environment of a garden.

Gardens

My Brother's Garden: Part One

My brother is also an artist - but unlike me he doesn't paint but rather he plants! When I visit his garden in Northern New South Wales it has the same effect on me as the first time I saw the French Impressionist paintings in the Jeu de Paume museum.

Gardens

Tantalising Toowoomba

Toowoomba, 2 hours west of Brisbane has a temperate climate and renowned for its beautiful gardens. Each September the city hosts the Carnival of Flowers, showcasing breathtaking gardens, flowers and topiary in its beautiful parks, the streets filled with colourful flower beds.

Scotland

Inverewe Garden, Scotland: Part Two

Continuing on from yesterday's introduction to the remarkable Inverewe Garden in Scotland where the variety of plant life was stunning. This post is for all those who love plants.

Scotland

Inverewe Garden, Scotland: Part One

Have you been following my posts on Scotland? Today we return to the mainland on the west coast of the Scottish Highlands to visit the amazing and most beautiful Inverewe Garden.

Installation Art

The immersive experience of Lightscape 2023

Following on from the very successful "Lightscape" installation at the Botanic Gardens in Melbourne in 2022, "Lightscape" is back in 2023. It has been totally re-imagined for a wonderful, immersive experience combining gardens and technology in a crisp winter environment ....

Portraits

"Mischief" with Philip Johnson

Isn't it just wonderful when art gets "taken outside"! But when a giant portrait of a small delightful child gets "hung" in a public garden by a lake - now that's magic. And magic is the word when you see the portraits created by English artist Philip Johnson.

Sculpture

Bronze garden sculptures by Philip Jackson - Part 2

In Part 2 of our post about the sculptures of Philip Jackson, we visit the sculptures set in his own garden. Image: philipjacksonsculptures.co.uk

Gardens

The Jenny Burrowes Japanese Garden at Mentone Girls' Grammar, Melbourne

This is a story of a Japanese Garden created back in 1999 at Mentone Girls Grammar, Melbourne. It's existence is a testament to the relationship the school has with Japan and the Japanese culture and to the dedication of the garden's creator - Jenny Burrowes.

Gardens

Blue Lotus Water Gardens

The Blue Lotus Water Gardens is nestled in the foothills of the Yarra Valley on the outskirts of Melbourne covering 14 acres with magnificent ponds and gardens features a range of waterlilies and lotus plants. (my own photo)

Gardens

The diversity of South African Gardens managed by SANBI

Today we look at the diversity of the 11 Botanical Gardens and 2 Zoological Gardens managed by an organisation called "SANBI." Their role in managing the biodivesity of South Africa is incredibly important in the current climate.... Image: sanbi.org

Neighbourhoods

A Hidden Gem - Laz’s Lane

Tucked away in Carnegie, a family friendly and leafy suburb of Melbourne inner south-west, is Laz’s Lane, named after Laz Stark who lived in nearby Graceburn Avenue for 7 years and was the life of the street party and all round good guy.

Neighbourhoods

Strolling Through Sandringham Spring 2021

Spring has sprung once again in the Southern Hemisphere and in Melbourne to our complete dismay we are in a long covid lockdown. With my neighbour Dell, we are again sharing walks around our suburb and finding new delights.

Nature

The colours inspired by world famous gardens

Appreciate some of the most glorious gardens in the world and their "colour palettes" through a fantastic article brought to us by the Architecture and Design magazine.

Gardens

The Calyx - Royal Botanical Gardens Sydney

Jane is in Sydney taking in the sights around this glorious Australian city. Today she brings you a little about a living artwork - The Calyx . Read on to find out more.

Artistic Influences

Growing Artistic Talent in the Right Environment

Artistic talent is definitely enhanced by beautiful surroundings as illustrated by a visit I had to the magnificent property that originally belonged to Arthur Merric and Minnie Boyd - forebears of Australia's artistic royal family. Come - visit with me.

Gardens

"These are a few of my favourite things...!" Conifers!

The lead-up to Christmas is a good time to talk about "a few of my favourite things", to borrow a line from a popular musical! It's conifers! Whilst popular as Christmas trees, their diversity of colour, size and sculptural form is truly amazing! Image: Unsplash

Buildings and Structures

Treasure from Carmel-by-the-Sea

The Basilica of San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission known as "Carmel Mission" in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is showcased today through a painting by Cyril Owen who has so beautifully captured the serenity of the place in his painting.

Gardens

Cracking Cockington Green

Today we visit Cockington Green in Canberra Australia. It is a beautiful display of hand made miniature landmarks from around the world, set in peaceful and manicured landscaped gardens. Image: Cockington Green Facebook page.

Neighbourhoods

Strolling through Sandringham October 2020

Hurray its springtime in the Southern Hemisphere and the Melbourne gardens are waking from their winter slumbers to a riot of colour. Azaleas and daisies are in full bloom while the wattle has been out for some time.

Gardens

Past Posts No 22 October 2018: Capability Brown

Reviewing the incredible gardens created by Capability Brown throughout England. Image: The atmospheric Grecian Valley at Stowe with the Temple of Concord and Victory in the distance (National Trust Images 1097891)

Photography

Reflection: Japanese Gardens

Take a few moments today to reflect on the beauty found in a Japanese garden. The trees are magnificent,

Neighbourhoods

Strolling through Sandringham August 2020

Down Under, here in Melbourne, Australia, we are in the depths of winter. Despite the chilly temperatures, the sun is often shining when along with Dell, my friend and neighbour, we explore the ‘hood on our regular walks.

Sculpture

Monday's Feature Art Work: Amazing Sculptures

Sculptures are not hard to find in most of our worlds but "green sculptures"? We have to go to Canada to locate our feature art work which is accompanied by many other green sculptures located in the Jacques-Cartier Park, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. Image: Mother Nature (cweek.ca)

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