THE BEAUTY OF THE TULIP TREE

THE BEAUTY OF THE TULIP TREE

Tulip bulbs just do not thrive in my garden.  However, I can enjoy similar blooms in spring  thanks to  the Liriodendron trees, which are actually related to magnolias. Their cup shaped flowers have led to the common name of Tulip Tree. I planted two of these trees

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Fabulous Old Fig Trees of Sydney

Fabulous Old Fig Trees of Sydney

WHO GIVES A FIG?  I DO! I love Sydney; for the harbour, the museums and theatres, but particularly for it’s amazing old fig trees. Could there be a more iconic image of the city than in the photo below?  Sydney sandstone and fig roots inextricably  entwined. That

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