Monday, 18 January 2010

Gong Xi Fa Cai - The Lunar Year of the Tiger


Golden kumquats in Balgownie garden






Roses are red in Balgownie






Verdant green of the daun gaduh, an essential ingredient of Straits Chinese salads and the colour for calmness and harmony.






Goldfish are a sign of energy and plenty - denizens of Balgownie tank







A pot of jade plant






The ever useful bamboo








Flowing water and growth - good chi
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