Enough frog comedy, this is serious, Ribeeeet!

In the 50's in Australia the impact of funding both in human terms and financially our involvement in the WWII had taken it's toll on our infrastructure, as it did across the world. One area to require a concerted effort was the supply of water, and this is where todays blip becomes relevant. The frog stands in front of Di's verandah succulent display. In the 50's Australian native plants and a range of succulents were the common garden planting due to severe water shortages. In the late 60's to mid 80's when reticulated water was at its optimum, the Australian gardens started to take on the lush exotic look of an English country garden, where it wasn't unusual to see a garden sprinkler watering the lawn and garden for 3 to 4 hours a week ore more. In the 90's it became evident that once again our water infrastructure was not keeping pace with our population growth through natural growth and increasing immigration. So in some ways it's back to the 50's and start all over again. Will the lack of water supply be solved, in time with effective government policy. Will we eventually see the return of the lush green style of English country garden, probably not but gardening will evolve. Yes the frog's tongue is sticking out because Di's garden needs a water.