DRAGON DIARIES

February …and the heat goes on…



The neighbours’ children like to help –
holding the grasshoppers temporarily in a bottle. 



Tried to find grasshoppers for Poor George who is now slowly beginning to fatten up. 

(Note to self:  Research plants that attract grasshoppers!  ...what am I thinking!)



They often get distracted by the Frog Pond though…



And isn’t the delicate little miniature Native Water Lily charming!



Poor George has found himself some, albeit, low-status real-estate in the front garden -

which is not really ideal - facing the road, even if it is a quiet cul-de-sac.

He’s even started to shed his skin although a narrow strip along his back is proving persistent! 

Here he is having a rest on the Rain Chain pot stand.

In this hot weather, the Compost bins are critical to the survival of the garden as the constant gradual seepage of liquid fertilizer coming from the bottom keeps nearby roots cool and well-fed. See the lush growth of the Dwarf Banana and Orange trees behind George!