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Post by Cherry on Nov 3, 2012 15:47:48 GMT
My daughter and (almost) son-in-law took me to visit Bernie's fabulous Queensland garden and beautiful gracious old house known as a "Queenslander". These are distinctive houses because they are high and I suppose they are cooler and a more snake proof.
The garden was one containing many aspects. The shade house was brimming with gorgeous plants, all backed by mature ferns. The entrance was overflowing with flowering plants, including Asiatic lilies. Bernie is particularly fond of the lilies and no wonder as we could smell the scent before seeing them. I really liked an Australian violet which I have seen at Kew Gardens. Unfortunately, I did not photograph this plant. (Hint!)
Here we were served home made scones and cream and muffins. In fact, they were so popular, Bernie's husband had to go in and get more scones which meant we ate all the spares which were probably meant for him.
This entrance led to the huge verandahs which ran down two sides of the house. We admired the views of the surrounding range of hills which were close because the house is in the foothills. The land runs down hill to a creek and the wider garden where there is more work in progress.
The new addition to the family is a wonderful dog of over seven years. He is very well behaved and probably scares the snakes. Actually, Bernie did worry that some of the wildlife would move further away when the dog was introduced.
Thankyou and your husband for a wonderful morning Bernie. The cuttings are looking good.
Photos will be added. Please Bernie, would you mind putting your scone recipe on our recipe page? These are the scones which Moira makes, but I have misplaced my recipe and I know yours work a treat.
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Post by bernieh on Nov 4, 2012 10:47:48 GMT
My daughter and (almost) son-in-law took me to visit Bernie's fabulous Queensland garden and beautiful gracious old house known as a "Queenslander". These are distinctive houses because they are high and I suppose they are cooler and a more snake proof. The garden was one containing many aspects. The shade house was brimming with gorgeous plants, all backed by mature ferns. The entrance was overflowing with flowering plants, including Asiatic lilies. Bernie is particularly fond of the lilies and no wonder as we could smell the scent before seeing them. I really liked an Australian violet which I have seen at Kew Gardens. Unfortunately, I did not photograph this plant. (Hint!) Here we were served home made scones and cream and muffins. In fact, they were so popular, Bernie's husband had to go in and get more scones which meant we ate all the spares which were probably meant for him. This entrance led to the huge verandahs which ran down two sides of the house. We admired the views of the surrounding range of hills which were close because the house is in the foothills. The land runs down hill to a creek and the wider garden where there is more work in progress. The new addition to the family is a wonderful dog of over seven years. He is very well behaved and probably scares the snakes. Actually, Bernie did worry that some of the wildlife would move further away when the dog was introduced. Thankyou and your husband for a wonderful morning Bernie. The cuttings are looking good. Photos will be added. Please Bernie, would you mind putting your scone recipe on our recipe page? These are the scones which Moira makes, but I have misplaced my recipe and I know yours work a treat. Thank you kindly, Cherry. You're very gracious in your description of my garden. It's a work in progress. The house was something I just fell in love with the first time we came to the house inspection when we were looking at moving from the inner suburbs. It's my sort of place and I hope I get to stay here for many, many more years to come. Albert was rather well-mannered. He's turning into quite a lovely dog after our initial worries. I think we've decided to keep him after all. I will post the recipe, as you suggested. It's a great recipe and so, so easy. |
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Post by Cherry on Nov 14, 2012 21:00:06 GMT
 This one is the corner where the verandahs around two sides of the house meet. We were drinking cold water which is offered in every house, every cafe and even hotels (pubs). I did not see Queenslanders drinking from commercial water bottles as they do here.  This is a sample of Bernie's baking, but look at the lovely table of goodies set in the garden. It was magical. That is Fiona's future husband at the end of the table.  The plants were beautifully arranged. It was real artistry.  This is crossover gardening. We grow Hemerocallis very well here in UK, but so does Bernie in her garden.  |
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Post by grindle on Nov 15, 2012 6:31:16 GMT
you have a lovely place there Bernieh  |
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Post by Rosie on Nov 15, 2012 9:28:40 GMT
Goodness your house and garden look fantastic Bernie, Jenny is right, it's a work of art  |
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Post by peony on Nov 15, 2012 16:05:48 GMT
Lucky Jenny to visit such a lovely garden |
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Post by Cherry on Nov 15, 2012 16:55:49 GMT
Lucky Jenny to visit such a lovely garden Peony I was extra lucky because Bernie and her husband are really lovely people. I think all gardeners are. I knew she was special, because there was no exaggeration of anything she ever wrote. She did not know that I know Townsville area very well until I wrote to her. |
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Post by steve on Nov 15, 2012 17:15:34 GMT
It really is a fantastic garden |
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Post by bernieh on Nov 18, 2012 10:36:06 GMT
you have a lovely place there Bernieh Thanks Grindle. I'm so lucky to have a spot like my courtyard garden. It's my favourite garden space at my place. |
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Post by bernieh on Nov 18, 2012 10:36:55 GMT
Goodness your house and garden look fantastic Bernie, Jenny is right, it's a work of art Rosie, I think 'work of art' is perhaps too gracious. It's definitely a work in progress though. |
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Post by bernieh on Nov 18, 2012 10:37:28 GMT
Lucky Jenny to visit such a lovely garden Lucky us for having such a lovely garden visitor. |
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Post by bernieh on Nov 18, 2012 10:40:02 GMT
Lucky Jenny to visit such a lovely garden Peony I was extra lucky because Bernie and her husband are really lovely people. I think all gardeners are. I knew she was special, because there was no exaggeration of anything she ever wrote. She did not know that I know Townsville area very well until I wrote to her. Tell it like it is ... that's my motto! Thanks Cherry for your lovely comments and photos. Mick and I really enjoyed your company as well. I have to agree that it seems gardeners are just such wonderful people all round ... just telling it like it is, lol! |
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Post by bernieh on Nov 18, 2012 10:40:59 GMT
It really is a fantastic garden Thank you Steve. There are parts that are most definitely NOT fantastic I can tell you. This is a challenging spot for gardening. |
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Post by Cherry on Nov 18, 2012 11:27:33 GMT
It really is a fantastic garden Thank you Steve. There are parts that are most definitely NOT fantastic I can tell you. This is a challenging spot for gardening. Err! That is not quite right Bernie. Away from the house, in the distance in fact, are parts that are really "no go" areas. I am thinking of down by the creek where wild life would come to drink. It really could not be tamed much more than it is. Also, some parts, such as this, are very steep. |
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Post by steve on Nov 19, 2012 11:28:49 GMT
Apart from the challenging bits, the parts by the creek where the wildlife comes and the steep bits....your garden looks fantastic ;D
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