Fortunately this is not a python straddling the plants in my garden. It is the stem of the delicious monster (deliciosa monstera) which grows so prolifically after summer downpours. The giant leaves plucked from the stem create a pattern reminiscent of some giant snake. Above is a single red hisbiscus ready to be plucked worn behind the ear.
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Your garden reminds me so much of mine, it's lovely. I had a huge delicious monster at the back door of my guesthouse in Welkom and we eventually took it out but new little one's popped up very quickly.
I love flowers in the hair! We don't do it enough in our culture. I attended a local women's choir function recently - the women were dressed simply and beautifuly, the music was magical, and each wore a flower of some description, either as a brooch or in their hair.It just added so much to the beauty of the occassion. It's a very interesting photo you have featured from your lovely garden.
How interesting! I have not noticed that before. I will remember to take a special look, mind you, my Delicious Monster is still a baby! Lovely photograph! Thank you for sharing!
I love the tropical look of that plant with its giant split leaves. I used to have one, but it wanted to take over the entire planter!
I do love hibiscus. They come in such fantastic colours.
I posted a question for you about your camera on my blog Eleanor. :)
That's incredible, Eleanor! It looks like the bark has been carved in a pattern.
It's always a treat to look around your garden.Your flora and fauna are so different from ours in western North Carolina. A few of the plants I recognize as having been grown in central Florida -- where I lived till 1975.
Hibiscus will never be far from my thoughts; my sister missed that word in a spelling bee at the county fair, many years ago :) This is so lovely. I also love your resident ibis. What a treat it must be to live where you do!
Wow! At first glance, I was sure that was a snake lurking in your garden...although, I was wondering who got that close to take the picture! (I wouldn't have)LOL! :-)
Hugs,
Jean
Hey Teacher! The bark looks so unique with all the different patterns. It's an attractive photo! I came across an interesting site on Emily Dickinson while I was reading some poetry. Hope it is useful: http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/english/melani/cs6/dickinson.html
Great textures and colour contrasts! Love oddities like this!
Eleanor, I don't believe I've ever seen anything like that before. Amazing, and with my needing new glasses, it could be very scary. Snakes + Mrs. Magpie are not a match made in heaven. ;-)
Hope you have a great weekend...
XO,
Sheila :-)
Lovely contrasting colours! Must look at my monster 'trunk' - not noticed it as a photo subject!!
Like a garden on another planet.
Beautiful!
Bright red flowers are needed at this dreary time of year in Toronto. The days are getting longer but not alot warmer.
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