A Gardener's Notebook http://welchwrite.com/agn Come and join me in my garden! Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:37:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 http://welchwrite.com/agn/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cropped-agn-artwork-itunes-32x32.jpg A Gardener's Notebook http://welchwrite.com/agn 32 32 Douglas E. Welch false Douglas E. Welch agn@welchwrite.com © Douglas E. Welch © Douglas E. Welch podcast A Gardener's Notebook http://welchwrite.com/agn/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/agn-artwork-itunes.jpg http://welchwrite.com/agn Lantern and Pond, Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia [Prints Available] http://welchwrite.com/agn/2026/08/01/lantern-2/ http://welchwrite.com/agn/2026/08/01/lantern-2/#respond Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:37:37 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/agn/?p=18072

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]]> A black and white photograph of a stone lantern standing beside a pond in a garden with dense foliage. The light-colored, tiered lantern features a rounded top, a middle section with small rectangular openings, and a cylindrical base. Beside the lantern, a dark body of water reflects the surrounding trees. Various types of greenery, including long grasses and leafy plants, surround the stone structure and line the edge of the pond. Large tree branches and palm fronds extend across the upper portion of the frame.

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]]> A high-angle view shows a large, multi-layered decorative floral display in the center of a brightly lit mall atrium. The centerpiece is a tall, branch-like structure covered in numerous pink and purple flowers. Integrated into the arrangement are various animal figurines, including white swans at the base, deer on a middle branch, and a blue bird in flight. The bottom of the display contains dense green plants and clusters of colorful flowers within a circular area enclosed by gold-colored railings. People walk across the tiled floor around the exhibit, with mall storefronts visible on the levels above.

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]]> A top-down, close-up photograph shows a dense collection of various plants with different colored and patterned leaves. Many leaves feature vertical green and white stripes, with some sections displaying bright pink and purple hues. On the right side of the frame, large dark red and maroon leaves with green patterns overlap other foliage. In the upper left corner, corner, a light lime-green leaf is visible, while the bottom left contains small, textured green leaves. The various plants are tightly packed together, filling the entire frame with overlapping colors and textures.

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]]> A cluster of white orchid flowers is prominently displayed in the foreground under bright sunlight. The large petals are white with small yellow and dark markings at the center of each bloom. High contrast exists between these brightly lit flowers and the dark, shadowed surroundings. In the upper left, some green, fan-shaped leaves are partially illuminated. To the right, a sun-dappled surface is visible amidst deep shadows.

The Calyx boasts one of the largest green walls in the southern hemisphere and is home to stunning seasonal horticultural displays.

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]]> A vertical garden wall curves along a paved walkway inside a large glass conservatory filled with mist and sunlight. The massive wall on the left is densely covered in various green plants, some featuring small pink and purple flowers. Beams of bright sunlight stream down from a glass ceiling through a layer of fog. On the right, several large planters sit along the edge of the path next to hanging plants. The curved concrete path leads toward the silhouettes of people standing in the distance under the light rays.

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]]> A modern landscape display features concrete paths, plant beds with tall grasses in dark mulch, and various pieces of outdoor furniture. In the foreground, a large stainless steel cylindrical bin sits on a light grey concrete slab. To the right, a black two-tier rolling cart holds small wooden bowls, a white vase with yellow flowers, and a covered dish. A metal frame canopy covers a background area that includes two tan-cushioned tan-cushioned chairs around a low square feature. The scene is enclosed by a textured green wall on one side and has a white ceiling with recessed lighting strips.

 

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