Can you post a closer picture of the leaves? Does it have milky sap? Fof

Hi Arthur, Your photos are beautiful! As a real novice, I can only appreciate the beauty of the flowers, and not their rarity. And, because I always go for bright, solid colours, my favourite is the lycaste, with the violacea a close second. Ah! the Botannical Gardens! Childhood memories flood in. One of my very first is of my third birthday party, celebrated as a family picnic on the lawns near the water. It was 1940 (Yes, yes, I'm that ancient). Another time I fell into the duckpond - fortunately only a few inches deep. Last time my husband and I were in Sydney, we revisted the Gardens. Lots of memorabilia remain - the Nude Boxers and the Four Seasons to mention a few. But what are they doing about the fruit bats? THAT is something new and not very pleasant! Are the orchids on permanent display, or a seasonal thing? I'll time our next visit to coincide, if possible. Judy

Yes, there's the ABC Gardening Australia one... not sure if you would be interested in it. http://www.gardeningaustralialive.com.au/

Yes "babe magnet 67" you can digg up bulbs,but only seven, because (of course if you want!)i can send you a very good receipe for a cooking rabbit!! phil