Langdale Drive, Croydon Hills
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Langdale Drive is a one-way walk. It begins at
Croydon Hills Drive and loops around to arrive back to itself only 200 metres from where you started, giving a 1.2 km walk.
I think I covered more than 1.2 km as I zig-zagged across the street when an interesting flower was noticed on the other side.
Thanks to the folks at
Branch Out Nursery in North Ringwood, I was able to identify a couple of the more unusual flora seen. The aeonium was a non-flowering plant that I often saw in gardens. As a single specimen, they didn't rate a second glance but with a mass of heads, they have a certain beauty.
The Leptospermum was another frequently seen plant which remained anonymous until recently. These often grow in clusters and do look awe-inspiring.
Flowers that have escaped through or over fences have a special appeal to any walk.
Another similar interesting occurrence is when a colourful bloom breaks through a verdant bush, giving a nice contrast of colours.
A girl was out exercising as was a man on a bicycle followed by his faithful dog. Walking the dog with a difference.
When a hard rubbish collection is imminent, some interesting sights are seen. Many sofas and lounge chairs are often sitting on nature strips, awaiting their fate. Occasionally they are occupied.
The usual suspects, bird-wise, were seen. The everywhere noisy miner, the almost everywhere magpie and a sometimes crested pigeon.
Garden ornaments are often used as an addition to plants, shrubs and flowers. I have noticed lately that owls are becoming popular.
At times of seasonal activities, such as Halloween and Christmas, many temporary garden ornaments appear in front gardens. Christmas decorations range from a simple stick in the ground items to night time displays that could rival the Myer Christmas windows.
Every street walk has something different to see, from exotic flowers to unique garden ornaments.
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197810 - 2023-06-16 04:31:08