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Post by Jan on Nov 4, 2010 3:12:54 GMT -5
It is Jacaranda Festival in Grafton this week. We haven't been for a while, and it's history goes back 76 years. I was very involved when my children were young and we lived in Grafton. We were involved in the Schools Display, and dance studio entertainment, both which demanded a lot of rehearsal, and they were always in the Parade on the Saturday afternoon. The big day was Jacaranda Thursday when all the shop and office staff decorated their premises and also dressed up. I remember making costumes for that too. I also MCd the Queen Crowning Ceremony one year. www.jacarandafestival.org.au/Attachments:
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Post by Sharon on Nov 5, 2010 10:38:22 GMT -5
Absolutely lovely Jan. The Jacaranda I understand is of South American origin, principally Brazil. It grows well in sub-tropical regions and may attain a height of twenty metres. I have never seen a Jacaranda tree but I understand that they now have flowers in maroon and white as well as the popular blue-mauve. Life expectation may be up to 200 years if in private care and the timber is a creamy to rich yellow pinkish colour and may be used for ornamental woodwork. Sounds absolutely beautiful. I understand planting Jacaranda is recommended for zones 10 and up and my Island in the Pacific sadly is Zone 8 so I will have to be happy with enjoying pictures posted by my friends in the warmer climate zones like Jan in Australia and Daphne in Argentina. Pity but it does create uniqueness which is a wonderful thing about this planet we call home. Love to see posts from others with information on things unique to their corners of the globe. Like other countries, Canada chooses official flowers to represent both the nation and each of its provinces. These are flowers generally indigenous to each province and are chosen for their beauty and significance to each region. Canada's lush, sweeping landscapes and high rainfalls make the country ideal for growing many lovely flowers. In the Province of British Columbia where I reside it is the Pacific Dogwood. The Pacific Dogwood was chosen in 1956. It actually is a tree that grows six to eight metres high and blooms in April and May. In the autumn it is conspicuous for its cluster of bright red berries and brilliant foliage. The Pacific Dogwood is prevented by law from being dug up or cut down. The fruit attracts the birds, the fruit and foliage are a magnet for bears and beavers while the twigs are food for deer. Attachments:
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