Four Photo Thursday
This week, my four photos focus on our garden - as we got it - and now. We had our work cut out for us and when we look back, 11 years later, it's been very rewarding.
Except
This is what the mousebirds do to the leaves of our edible plants. Above, the sweet peppers.
And the lettuce patch.
Yesterday, the cage was shored up with more barriers on the side in the hopes that the lettuces will recover. New seedlings planted - more lettuce and rocket (arugula) ahead of the real heat of summer when we can plant nothing.
Lastly
This is roughly the same view - I took this last week. The grass is struggling to recover for two reasons - less sun and also the heat and the residual effects of the drought. More was planted in patches yesterday.
One really does have to look back, sometimes, to see how far one has come.
Until next time, be well
Fiona
The Sandbag House
McGregor, South Africa
Photo: Selma
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Ok, that's a wonderful garden! 😁 When I was younger botany was a real head-scratcher for me. But as I've gotten older I've started to get drawn by it more and more. I live in an apartment and always envy the people in houses with their yards, and their driveways, and their gardens. 😱 Me and my mom do have potted plants, and do grow some peppers or tomatoes, but how much can you really do with potted plants? 😅
Thanks for sharing! 🍻
You can do a great deal with potted plants if you set your mind to it. I had pot plants long before I had a garden.
Birds take their fair share, perhaps some shade cloth would assist there?
Garden has moved in leaps and bounds considering the terrible drought wrecked havoc on the land, now rains quietly soak in much has recovered.
Have a wonderful month of December.
I am toying with little tunnels. Problem is, this is our right next to the driveway. I want pretty!🤷🏼♀️🤗🤣
Tunnels in wet season may become problematic, perhaps blue bricks raised two bricks high into rectangle box beds alongside the drive, whitewashed to match the home. Of possibly collect natural rock from the veld to build for natural look, layer bottom with cardboard before adding soil and compost.
Would mean planting a little later with less back bending required. My Dad had these box beds leading up to our front door with sweet-peas, carnations, lavender for gentle passage down path.
I loved this garden of the house, which looks very natural. This is clear in your photos.
Appreciate your stopping by!
When I looked at these 5 photos of you, I learned a little about the vegetation in South Africa.
The sweet pepper and lettuce 🥬 are growing well. I admire the green nature beautifying the environment.