A bit overdue, but here it is, the past few weeks.
Instead of me rambling on, I'll briefly describe each pic, because there is A.Lot. We've been busy :)
As I type, there is a glorious thunderstorm with plenty of soaking rain pelting down. It is a welcome change from the hot, dry, windy conditions the past few months gave us. Everything had dust in or on it; the veggie garden, the plants, our clothes...
My first cherry tomato- grown from seed! Pic 'em people, there is an abundance now.
The first bebe strawberry!
As it's been dry and dusty, these poor things weren't thriving at all, so the best ones have been moved and are now entrance plants. They look much happier here.
It's transplant time. These agapanthus are growing so well, I can already divide them. Free plants- woo!
Here are some poor bromeliads under the trees. Pretty sad, dry specimens.
The resourceful local kids have pilfered some rubbish, namely and old table top I painted for creche, and are using it for a jump on the bike track.
I have since spoken to some boys as they boldly walked past us to pilfer a pallet, and they agreed to ask first next time, and not raid the rubbish.
The neighbours kindly said we could have their old fence, so hubby wasted no time...
Dustin helped- making the job so much easier.
Not a flattering angle, but here, Michael is digging holes in preparation for a new table.
Graffiti be gone. Thanks to Mick, it now has a fresh coat of paint.
Despite being flooded and then dried out and wind-beaten, every one of my 6 bottle-brush bloomed prolifically.
The guys 'round the table, deciding what to do next.
Hubby making sure it doesn't fall apart any time soon.
The fence, courtesy of the neighbours, and hard work.
The completed table.
The mint is finally flourishing.
My yesterday. today and tomorrow is finally flowering, despite the harsh conditions.
Rock and stones, a donation we appreciate and will definitely use.
This pile of discarded plants contains some real gems. Grateful.
Michael giving the back of church/ creche area a spruce up with paint.
Those steal frames are from base of the long gone playground, and we have plans for them.
Finally, my golden bougainvillea is showing colour...
As is my variegated one. Since this pic, many more pink bracts have appeared.
Grateful that during the dry, my Sarah has been watering away twice a week.
How beautiful is this wild iris?
How good does the path look with a good going over with the blower. Pity it's been so windy and dry- the trees have been under stress and dropped so many leaves. Add this to the annoying casuarina trees which always drop their needles, and in a day, this was almost back to messy again.
Enjoying it while it lasts.
As we've endured floods and a mini drought, we are clearly aware of what plants will and won't thrive, so the tough ones are what we fill garden beds with now.
How appealing is this- a perfectly neat, uncluttered garden edge. Love your work, Sarah.
Mick is sanding down the table before painting it...
while the other guys get ready to put the new garden edge in.
Michael, digging away again.
Shane and hubby inspecting their work.
Shane drilling the support in place.
Mick doing an awesome job.
A beautifully edged garden bed.
Two new grevilleas, ready for planting. The last 2 died. It was just too dry for them.
Here we have some coconut ice :)
Baby capsicum!
So satisfying harvesting fresh, chemical free veggies.
How good does the table look!
Beautiful wild iris, happily flowering away. Satisfying to see something I planted 2 summers ago finally produce blooms.
Look carefully, bebe yellow zucchini!
Love seeing the flowers on these chives.
So many chilli's!
The tomato and cucumber bed is growing well.
Happy pickings.
Remember those steal frames? Well, here they are, being recycled for something exciting.
Hubby bought a new toy, a ride on trailer. It is super tough and easy to maneuver.
Hubby is marking out the newest addition to our gardens.
Watch this space...
Garden beds and pathways are underway. Well, the lay-out is at least :)
Can't wait to see this take shape. It will all make sense soon enough.
The neighbours have also donated their wooden fence. Hubby cut it up, and it is now making an albeit rough, but effective cladding for the frames. The tyres are there to prop the lower ends up, creating an even garden bed on the sloping ground.
You can't measure enough.
In a few months, this space will be completely transformed. Garden beds, a place to contemplate, a labyrinth...stay tuned!
And with that, I'm done! Hope you've enjoyed the latest, epic catch up :)
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