A Feast of Hawthorn

The bright glow of rich Hawthorn berries is found in the Autumn and Winter

countryside of Australia, especially along rural roadsides.  The colour is

a welcome sight especially in Winter, when everything is resting and seems

bare.  These nutritious berries carry a healthy dose of vitamins and a good

folklore history in European places.  Rosellas and other birds love them,

and can be seen feasting on them quietly for hours in the Wintry light.

Another species of plant not native to Australia, but which has

adapted to the climate, provided food for local wildlife, and

become part of the country scenery.

(copyright Monika Roleff 2008.)

Pomegranate Visitor

Pomegranates are not native to the Australian countryside,

but they have gladly made their homes there.  These beautiful

flowers and fruits are used in many recipes and have great

significance in folklore the world over.  It’s nice they have

seen fit to adapt and make these areas bright with colour

in late Summer for the flowers, and Autumn for their

bittersweet fruits.

(copyright Monika Roleff 2008.)