Spring at the Snail Shell

For the past few weeks, I've been stuck at home, at work or in the car going between home and work. I know what season it is because the Spring Racing Carnival is on at Flemington (a long stroll or short drive along Ballarat Road from my house). There are also some seasonal clues in the garden. Here's what's blooming at the Snail Shell this week. (Not including the weeds.) This is what's keeping me sane …

Mint bush (Prostanthera)

Closer …

Pollinator's view

Fan flower (Scaevola aemula)

And again

Mt Blackwood 'holly' (Graptophyllum ilicifolium) about to flower

Close up

Yes, it really is that colour. Stunning, ain't it?