It is, of course beautiful and sunny. The bad news is that there is a really serious drought. The desert doesn't look good. really thirsty and not many flowers.
In town, where people water, it is a different story, naturally. here are some shots of my host's patio:
Nancy's hedge, overgrowing her south fence. The Lady Banksia, originally from Scotland, proves very adaptable, flourishing in the desert. The largest rose bush in the world is of this variety, in Tombstone, hence the nickname. [Enlarge this to get the full effect.]
In town, where people water, it is a different story, naturally. here are some shots of my host's patio:
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| Tomstone Rose. |
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