Ducks Patch

The blue lotus water gardens are open for show from about mid December until mid March. Last year we missed out due to to much happening around us with the moving into a new house. So this year, the plans were made. they are in Yarra Junction , ands that about 1:40 minutes away (1:55 min if there is an accident on the freeway) The gardens are bordered by two streams that supply plenty of water from the nearby hills. The gardens are for water plants with plenty of ponds. The lotus plants on sale were of reasonable price. And this one was perfect so we now have one. The first of many I hope.

The Werribee Mansion is also not far from home. But it has taken us a year to get to it. The Mansion is as expected a large country estate from the past. We'll be going there again, as it has fine gardens and grounds.

The Rose Gardens are not far from home. This year they are open after the drought. They have a long way to go as I am use too the Te Awamutu rose gardens.