I’ve been meaning to drop in here for a wander on each of my previous trips, but haven’t managed to – we’ve either had a jam-packed schedule or I haven’t had transport.
But on a drizzly (yet warm) afternoon with nowhere we needed to be? Why not.
I’ll let the pics do most of the talking, but this is a gorgeous place to just exhale in nature.
A walk through Gondwana…and an opportunity to see just how the plant life in our country evolved…
No idea what this is, but I love it…
In the Conservatory there were orchids and…
…butterflies…everywhere…
No idea what these pineapple looking things are, but given they were in the bush tucker food section, I’m guessing they’re edible.
I adored the colour in this jade vine, which, incidentally, is called jade vine or turquoise jade vine. I can’t imagine why…
Becky’s Squares and the July Challenge
I’m new to the Becky’s Squares themes, but it’s a tad timely as I go searching for my lost creative mojo and also an excuse to trawl back through old pics (and crop them into squares). This month’s theme is (in case you haven’t guessed) trees.
The idea is to post a pic a day – not sure whether I’ll do that…but then again. If you get bored, simply skim by – I won’t be offended…this is all about amusing myself.
Given that I have a couple of pics of trees in square format, this is today’s #treesquare post and here’s a link to Becky’s most recent.
And Anyways... 
Just beautiful Jo and aren’t gardens relaxing? I took my two grandsons to Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens yesterday and we spent 4 hours just wandering around. Nan also got to practice her photography! xx
What a fabulous place for practicing photography!
Beautiful photos! The color of the jade vine is so yummy. I hope one of your readers knows what the pineapple-looking plant is… I’m curious too.
I suspect I’m going to need to google it Janis.
The tree trunk you posted looks like it has paper bark! In fact, there is a tree around here called “paper maple” due to the bark appearing to be thin sheets and in different hues. And that last photo – wow! Amazing colors!
It is a paperbark. The paperbark gum tree is very iconically Australian.
Botanical Gardens are such treasure troves – especially in urban areas, where we often need a good dose of nature! Thank you for sharing all these restorative images, Jo. My favourites are the butterflies – the patterns & colours are so intricate. And I am particularly fascinated by the jade vine …. it looks so, well, jade-like!
Aren’t they beautiful? I love the gardens in your city.
oh these are beautiful. I am so glad you discovered squares, you are treating us to so much beauty
Thanks Becky.
What beautiful photos! I just love exploring botanical gardens and seeing all the different plant varieties.
Me too! It inspires me for all the right reasons.
The jade vine is beautiful 😍!
Truly breathtaking photos, Jo. Thank you for taking us to Cairns Botanical Gardens. I LOVE visiting amazing gardens and this one does not disappoint!
I love gardens too – Grant’s not quite as keen (lol) but even he enjoyed this one.