A close up, eye level shot of a Duranta erecta bush in full bloom. Clusters of small, vibrant purple flowers with delicate white borders hang in heavy bunches from thin green stems. The sunlight is soft and natural, highlighting the velvety texture of the petals. The background is a soft, out of focus blend of bright green leaves and hints of golden yellow berries, creating a shallow depth of field that makes the purple blossoms stand out. A small watermark shaped like Australia is in the bottom right corner.

A cascading waterfall of royal purple petals.

© 𝓐𝓵𝓵 𝓡𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓼 𝓡𝓮𝓼𝓮𝓻𝓿𝓮𝓭 𝓫𝔂 𝓚𝓮𝓿 𝓟𝓮𝓲𝓻𝓬𝓮.

#Photo #Photography #Australia #SouthAustralia #Flowers #DurantaErecta #PurpleFlowers #NaturePhotography #GardenLife #FloralBeauty #AustralianGardens

Real World Gardener 12th December 2025 radio 2RRR 88.5fm On the show today, Marianne is talking with Steve McLean about building a no dig garden in the good earth segment, then growing pineapple in vegetable heroes, followed by pt 5 of a series about old fa...

I joined Marianne Cannon on Real World Gardener to talk No-Dig Gardening 🌱
Healthier soil, fewer weeds, less work — perfect for Australian gardens.
Listen here 👇
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#NoDigGardening #SoilHealth #AustralianGardens #RealWorldGardener

How to Garden in Extreme Heat As the temperature rises and the sun beats down, gardeners face the challenge of maintaining healthy and productive gardens in the scorching heat. Gardening in extreme heat can pose a threat to your g...

Australia’s extreme heat events are becoming more common 🌡️
If your plants are struggling in heatwaves, this guide on gardening in extreme heat shares practical tips to protect them.

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#GardeningInExtremeHeat #HeatwaveGardening #AustralianGardens #GardenTips #ClimateGardening

First Camellia Japonicas of the season #bloomscrolling, #Camellia, #Gardens, #Australiangardens

Gardening Australia 2025 Episode 25 - HDclump Gardening Australia 2025 Episode 25: this week, we journey across the country, uncovering stories of passion, artistry, and resilience.

🌿 Native plants reimagined, orchids in full glory, wildflower secrets, and succulents passed through generations—Gardening Australia 2025 Ep 25 is a masterclass in beauty and resilience.

Read more: hdclump.com/gardening-au...

#AustralianGardens #NativePlants #Succulents

The red flowers of the Australian Eucalyptus tree.

An Australian icon, the Eucalyptus. One of my absolute favourites. Even the gum nuts are beautiful.

#gardening #gardens #gardeningau #wildflowers #australiannatives #eucalyptus #australiangardens

The vibrant purple flowers of Tibouchina ‘Alstonville’.

The vibrant purple flowers of Tibouchina ‘Alstonville’. This small tree is hugely popular in Australia, especially for the burst of colour it adds to a dreary Autumn day. 💜

#gardening #gardens #trees #floweringtrees #gardeningau #purple #australiangardening #australiangardens

A horticultural tray filled with a variety of plants. Most are native to Australia. Some are taller and others are shorter. Some have pinnate leaves, others are serrated.

Accidentally bought a whole tray of plants without calculating the prices first. Oops. #plantaddict #australiangardens

Just as well. We have just done a first day of the year shoot, and there will be more coming. Worked on the bed previously known as Bed 1. Looking for names, we think we will call it Patagonia. There are two more, each half the size of this.
#vegetablegardening #Australiangardens #gardening

Striped spider in a vegetable garden.

This fellow is guarding my tomato plants here in Sydney. 🙌 I’ve been trying to identify him with no luck. He wouldn’t let me get a shot from above. Any ideas?

#spider #spiders #gardening #gardens #australiangardens

A lizard is hiding on the branch, hoping no one sees him.

I found someone hiding in the garden this afternoon. Isn't he well disguised?

#lizard #AustralianGardens