Some thoughts . . . It has been said that in the before time, our nation was not covered so much by eucalypts. As in, they were not the dominant tree species that we have today in Australia. But they have thrived with clearing and the reduction of fire events. In some ways, they … Continue reading 1st January 2020
This is the map for the southern half of Western Australia for Saturday the 21st of December 2019 - from the Emergency website. These are all prescribed burns except for one on Mount Melville here in town which was reported and monitored. Some of these markers actually indicate several fires in the general location. So … Continue reading Prescribed Burns
I have not spent much time in the garden, aside from the morning and afternoon check and water. The days have been warm. Almost a heat-wave you could say for the last week or so. It has me pondering over the complete inadequacy of the soil to retain moisture at the moment. Slowly I am … Continue reading The Big Dry
There is a large hole in our backyard. It's not in the ground, but above our heads. Here in the Great Southern Region of Western Australia I've felt the sun like I have not felt the sun anywhere else in the world. It has to be experienced to acknowledge it is not the same here … Continue reading The Very Large Hole in our Backyard is Closing Up
16th August - Winter. A surprising bit of winter in what has otherwise been what I think I'll look back on as "the Winter we never really had." 22nd August - The Indian Coral Tree over at the park is adding a bit of vibrant colour to the place. 28th August - With a decent … Continue reading August Activities
Petit Paradis 