Thursday, December 18, 2008

SO...what's happening in Australia now?



















In most parts of USA at this time of the year, it's cold & snowing.
BUT what is it like in Australia?.... It is Summer time here.

We are having hot, sunny weather and people are flocking to our splendid beaches & revelling in many the water sports & activities.


On a different scene, in many parts of Australia, the flowers & the gardens are magnificent.
I want to share with you, a very short VIDEO of a world class, beautiful garden...the Emu Valley Rhododendron Gardens...garden tour Tasmania.

This beautiful Rhododenron Gardens is one of the major scenic attractions of Burnie, Tasmania. It is a stunning public garden on 13 hectares/32 acres & contains over 22000 select rhododendron. It has been developed on a 13 hectare natural amphitheatre and features: an American Gazebo, Japanese Covered Bridge, Cafe, Tea Room, Main Gazebo and more.

Have a look at this 90 second VIDEO and enjoy... Mary the Supergranny



In addition to the hybrid rhododendrons familiar to gardeners, you can see many wild species rhododendrons planted to reflect their geographical origins - from Asia Minor, across the Himalayas to China, Japan and to North America.

2 comments:

rexharris said...

Hi SuperGranny, I LOVE what you are doing with your blog! Will be great to see more about Australia!

Green Basics said...

Thanks so much for the video...we had rhododendrons outside my house..the hot pink kind..I have never seen orange or some of the others..they are beautiful!

The gardens look so peaceful and lovely. Quite a difference from where I am right now! I live in New York and it is cold and damp with rain and snow. I can't complain though, NY is not having such horrible weather compared to other parts of the United States.

Please keep the videos coming!