Tuesday, 18 August 2015

West Australian Wildflowers

It isn't officially spring until the beginning of September but it has sprung early this year. There are many patches of remnant native bushland dotted around the Perth metropolitan area which are a delight to visit at any time of year but particularly when everything is in flower! Nearly two weeks ago a friend and I went for a walk in the bush just adjacent to Landsdale Farm. So many pretty flowers to admire including the ubiquitous hibbertia and Swan River myrtle.

 





 
 Above is the carnivorous sundew drosera.
 


 
Today my friend and I visited the Hepburn Heights bushland reserve which looked particularly pretty in the mid-afternoon light. Today was one of those ridiculously perfect winter's days when the sun is shining and the breeze is fresh.
 


 
                                                                         Moi!

 






 

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40 comments:

  1. Sami18 August 2015 at 07:55

    Love the wildflower season! Beautiful photos Wendy.

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    1. Wendy Barrett18 August 2015 at 08:08

      Thanks Sami! Yes, me too! It is my favourite time of year. Have you been for many walks amongst them yet this season?

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  2. Margaret D18 August 2015 at 08:30

    Hello Wendy,
    Wonderful to see some flowers early...
    Hope that we can see some as we venture South..
    Regards,
    Margaret...

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    1. Wendy Barrett18 August 2015 at 09:09

      Hi Margaret, thanks for visiting! You should see plenty between Broome and Perth as things are flowering all over the place! Hopefully you will get to see the great swathes of everlastings that are so pretty north of here as well as the beautiful Sturt's desert pea.
      Will keep up with your blog to see what you come across! Enjoy your travels!

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  3. Wildflowerhouse18 August 2015 at 11:54

    I always enjoy visiting you as when you go into Spring and summer we are in the doldrums of winter.You have such different flowers and I just love seeing them. By the way the froggy boots I have , well, I bought them from this shop for children. LOL My next pair will be ladybugs. The clerk just rooled her eyes and laughed. But I figure we have (usually) so much rain why not enjoy it. I might ad that we are begging for it right now.Thanks for your visit to my blog.

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    1. Wendy Barrett23 August 2015 at 00:07

      Thanks Sharon! I'm glad you enjoyed a spot of spring via my blog! I love the way you savour life and enjoy it to the full!

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  4. Celia Blanco18 August 2015 at 13:19

    Love seeing your wildflowers,Wendy! It is amazing how different your vegetation is, I do not recognize one single flower but it is beautiful. Enjoy this great season!

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    1. Wendy Barrett23 August 2015 at 00:09

      Thanks Celia, yes being that Australia is so isolated from the rest of the world we have developed some unusual and unique types of flora. You very likely see some Australian natives in floral arrangements as quite a lot gets exported I believe.

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  5. Laura19 August 2015 at 05:56

    Isn't nature just so beatiful and inspiring Wendy. Thanks for sharing your corner of the world with us.

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    1. Wendy Barrett23 August 2015 at 00:11

      Yes, indeed it is Laura! I always love seeing your corner of the world too being the Anglophile that I am!

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  6. Gabrielle20 August 2015 at 07:04

    Hi Wendy, thanks for visiting my blog and leaving me such a nice comment!
    I'm amazed at all the wildflowers you have, and it isn't even Spring yet. Just beautiful. We had an unusual amount of rain this year during our Spring and the wildflowers were incredibly profuse. Some of them I don't remember seeing before. I guess the extra moisture coaxed them into blooming. Enjoy your walks!

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    1. Wendy Barrett23 August 2015 at 00:14

      Hi Gabrielle, I would love to see what sort of wildflowers you have in your part of the world! I'm hoping to go further afield soon to see spring unfolding in the country areas. Thanks for visiting!

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  7. Debi Hinshaw23 August 2015 at 08:42

    Nothing like the surprise of finding such gorgeous flowers growing wild! Thank you for sharing your photos Wendy!

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    1. Wendy Barrett25 August 2015 at 19:40

      My pleasure Debi, walking through the bush during spring is such a treat. The orchids are beginning to emerge and it is always fun trying to spot them. I Love the lovely light touch you have in your paintings!

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  8. Debbie Nolan23 August 2015 at 16:50

    Wendy - these are all so lovely. What a vast array of wildflowers you have. So different from ours here. Such fun seeing what grows in your part of the world. I am so glad you shared. Hope you are having a good week - I am sure enjoying your book!

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    1. Wendy Barrett25 August 2015 at 19:42

      Thanks so much Debbie! I love seeing what grows in your part of the world too - not to mention what flies as well - love those red cardinals and hummingbirds!
      I'm so pleased that you are enjoying my book and it was very kind of you to post about it!! Have a great week!

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  9. Patricia23 August 2015 at 18:41

    What lovely wildflowers you have found, Wendy. I have never been to see them in Western Australia, although my parents did and were delighted with the experience. Thank you for visiting my blog, and for your encouraging comment! I will enjoy looking at your blog too. P.

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    1. Wendy Barrett25 August 2015 at 20:04

      Thanks so much Patricia! I have never had the pleasure of seeing the wildflowers in Queensland either - although I have visited the state on two occasions. I so love your blog and that you also have a thing for red cardinals!

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  10. Joan Tavolott23 August 2015 at 18:48

    I love these little delights of flowers that are popping up! Thanks for sharing from your part of the world.

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    1. Wendy Barrett25 August 2015 at 20:05

      Thanks so much Joan - I am just about to check out your latest masterpieces!

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  11. Barbara Lilian in France24 August 2015 at 01:34

    Just popped over from Debbie Nolans blog the winner of your book. How lovely to see so many different types of wild flowers you get to see on your walks. I'm looking forward to following you & seeing more and your lovely paintings. Enjoy your week.

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    1. Wendy Barrett27 August 2015 at 18:12

      Thanks so much Barbara! I'm glad you enjoyed seeing our lovely wildflowers! I will enjoy popping over to see your blog very soon!

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  12. martinealison24 August 2015 at 02:59

    Bonjour chère amie,

    Je découvre avec joie ces petites fleurs sauvages... Elles sont superbes.
    Merci pour cette charmante balade.

    Gros bisous ♡

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    1. Wendy Barrett27 August 2015 at 18:14

      Thanks so much Martine! I so love the French word for wildflowers - fleurs sauvages!! I am looking forward to re-visiting your blog very soon! I love your beautiful detailed work.

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  13. Chris Lally25 August 2015 at 18:01

    Lovely! Thanks for the peek into your beautiful world.

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    1. Wendy Barrett27 August 2015 at 18:14

      Hi Chris, I really appreciate your visit and will be popping over to your blog soon!

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  14. Vicki Boster26 August 2015 at 12:26

    Hi Wendy-- I'm sure that you are just as anxious for spring as I was earlier this year--- your bloom photos are so lovely. The colors of spring flowers are always such a welcome sight after a long cold winter..
    Vicki

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  15. Wendy Barrett27 August 2015 at 18:16

    Thanks so much Vicki, yes, spring is always a welcome sight although I must confess we don't suffer too badly at all through our winters. They are very mild in comparison to climates that have long snowy winters. I will pop over to your blog very soon!

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  16. juliefordoliver.blogspot.com30 August 2015 at 16:07

    Your spring comes along as our fall starts. Already I see a hint of yellow in the leaves and when I look at all of the yellow in your flowers I am glad we have such a cheerful color to share.
    Each season brings its own beauty.
    Thanks for this trip to another country's beauty.

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    1. Wendy Barrett10 September 2015 at 19:36

      Thanks so much Julie, I'm glad you enjoyed seeing our wildflowers. I look forward to seeing your autumn scenes soon!

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  17. Jane31 August 2015 at 10:51

    You are going towards a wonderful time , and so are we here in Europe even though it is the opposite. The vegetation you have is quite different from here , but not less beautiful ! xx

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    1. Wendy Barrett10 September 2015 at 19:37

      Thanks Jane, yes, the vegetation here is totally different to what you will find in the northern hemisphere.

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  18. Unknown1 September 2015 at 06:11

    I love the native flowers of Australia, they are so stunning, especially in the spring when they return to bloom. Looks like Lansdale Farm and Hepburn Heights was a beautiful spot to be on an early spring day! Lots of fodder for sketching? painting?

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    1. Wendy Barrett10 September 2015 at 19:38

      Thanks Sally, it is nice to think that you have been able to enjoy our flowers in the flesh - or should that be in the petal?

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  19. art by Michael Perchard8 September 2015 at 02:41

    G"Day Mate! Great photos Wendy. Makes me feel like I am also walking through the bush checking out the very beautiful wild flowers! As you are entering your spring we are starting our fall. So very nice! I love the photo of Moi!
    Votre ami!
    Michel

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    1. Wendy Barrett10 September 2015 at 19:39

      Thanks so much Michael! Looking forward to seeing photos of your changing colours!!

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  20. Vicki Lee Johnston15 September 2015 at 06:35

    Aha and now I have found your blog in a round about way!!! You are a lovely painter and I will be adding your blog to my list of must reads - beautiful photos and commentary.

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    1. Wendy Barrett15 September 2015 at 23:52

      You are very kind with your comments Vicki! I am so thrilled to have discovered your blog. Your botanic art is to die for!!
      I tried to follow your blog but when I pressed the button it didn't work! Will try again later!

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  21. Barbara Muir1 October 2015 at 14:29

    Beautiful photos Wendy, I am way behind I'm afraid. I've been on the road a lot.

    XOXOXOXOXO Barbara

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  22. Wendy Barrett2 October 2015 at 04:52

    Thank you Barbara. I so enjoy following your exploits and beautiful artwork!

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