This painting is called Golden Beach Reverie. I was surprised when Tonya asked me if I wanted some Amaranthus here in Cully. I love the colours and the unusual shapes of the Amaranthus, so I was eager to try my hand at growing it. This will provide a constant source of artistic ideas.

As always, I was keen to know all about the plant and its properties. As I returned to the car from picking up some seeds, I noticed hibiscus growing at RESQ. So, I asked about getting a plant. Here it is! You can see the Amaranthus seedlings behind it. You can see a Gumbi Gumbi to the side.

I have spaced the Amaranthus along the fence for support, with Snow peas in between. When these Clitoria ternatea are grown enough, I will place them between these plants to create a tangle like the painting above.

The properties of the Amaranthus are many and varied. Complex enough that they will be the subjects of an upcoming post. It is a hardy plant and can be regarded as a weed. For some, it is a staple diet. You can read about it on Wikipedia.

In the meantime, check out how I have been creating products from the above painting.