Beginner Gardening: Who else lives 'down under'?, 1 by ferrymead

ferrymead wrote:
For those who don't know the term - 'down under' , it is used by those living in New Zealand and Australia. We are down under the equator! But, not at all downtrodden for all that. LOL.

Are there any other garden lovers living in New Zealand or Australia or anywhere else in the Southern Hemisphere? It is the first month of winter here and It would be good to be able to talk to others in the same season?

The northern hemispere gardeners have very informative and enjoyable postings and their help and advice are always great but it would be super to talk to others abou up to date happenings in our own backyard as they happen. Perhaps, if there are enough replies we could ask Dave to set up a 'down under' forun.

Even thoughthe days are shortening I still have some plants blooming in my garden but I do miss the pelargoniums and petunias and water fushias which were giving me such pleasure in the summer.
Have taken a few photos to show you what is still in flower. Ericas do bloom their little hears out.