The ginger lilies are blooming, great fat spires of them with a scent of paradise. They make me want to dance around the garden wearing the kind of dress that swirls. Sadly, my knees are no longer up to whirling, and I never did get the hang of the skirt swirl. My skirts just twine around my legs.
Ginger lilies are arguably the most spectacular flower you can grow in our climate. Until about 25 years ago everyone assumed they wouldn't grow in Canberra's cold. But they do - they just need dappled shade, shelter from harsh winds, and a heck of a lot of water.
