Dardy Yardies

21/10/2026

All credit to Brenda for this photo
I know these beauties are around but they still scare me when I find one in the garden
Tally for this year
47 black skinks (I think 45 were the same one!)
1 bobtail
No snakes. Because if I’m gardening at yours and there’s a snake I won’t be back again!

22/07/2026

Stunners flowering at the Old Surrey garden

16/07/2026

Pete and his girls. Petes tail feathers are almost fully grown so looking forward to some showing off soon.

16/07/2026

Brilliant post

Bec’s Unhinged Review:
11 dogs that collectively said, “Not today, mate.”

Can we all just take a minute to appreciate what happened in Kooyong the other day?
When a bloke wants to FAFO and the dogs start hearing the theme song to cops, you better RUN!

Because eleven dogs apparently formed the world’s least organised but somehow incredibly effective security team.

The Staffy deserves a bloody medal. Didn’t even hesitate. Took off after the bloke, got right on his heels and apparently came within about half a sniff of introducing his Achilles tendon to the consequences of poor decision-making. Started a fraction late but still nearly cleaned him up. That’s commitment.

Then you’ve got the Golden Retriever.
Let’s be honest, that beautiful thing probably thought everyone was playing the greatest game of chasey ever invented.

“WE’RE RUNNING?! THIS IS AMAZING! IS THERE A BALL? DOES EVERYBODY GET A TREAT AFTER THIS?”
No idea what was going on. Just thrilled to be included.

The Jack Russell?
Mate, if you’ve ever owned one, you already know. They wake up every morning choosing violence. That little bloke would’ve been giving it absolutely everything despite weighing about the same as a loaf of bread.

The Frenchie would’ve done a solid ten-metre sprint before remembering breathing is optional in that breed and stopping for a quick asthma break… but by God, the effort was there.

And then there were these scruffy little terrier legends.
These are the dogs that bark at leaves, bully the vacuum cleaner and think they’re six-foot-four. They would’ve been carrying on like they’d just been accepted into the FBI K9 Unit.

Meanwhile the rest of the pack just joined in because once one dog decides something’s happening, every other dog immediately agrees without asking a single bloody question.

Just eleven dogs collectively deciding…
“Righto, not today, mate.”

If that’s not teamwork, I don’t know what is.
So many good boys and girls 🐶🤣

Stay Unhinged, Legends ✌🏼

30/06/2026

A very special but rainy morning at the Old Surrey garden.
Two tame galahs who look very old, parrots and a couple of bandicoots.
And a magnificent garden getting ready for open gardens next year.

13/05/2026

So much cuteness.
Thanks to these beautiful carers

13/05/2026

Bougainvillea!
These under rated beautiful plants grow so well in Albany and very easy to grow from cuttings.
They can be grafted onto other root stock for a few colours on the same plant.
We don’t come across them very often but when we do we know!!!
Has anyone got any I can take cuttings from?

01/05/2026

Cactus transplant today at Rustlers Steakhouse.
Because theres no such thing as a free lunch. (free coffee and freshly baked pecan pies instead)

01/05/2026

Huge thanks to Jaison who operates JCB Logistics for helping us out with a prickly one!
Les and Susie of Rustlers Steakhouse set us the challenge of transplanting a cactus into a new barrel.
If you need something moved that may be even a bit awkward Jaisons your man.
Photos to follow

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23/04/2026

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I refuse to have any in my garden and they’re on our “no dig” list.
They do look good down a driveway though

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