A drizzly Saturday gave me an opportunity to go to Montagu
to buy some Kraal manure for the vegetable beds when they need to be prepared
for the new planting in February.
I stopped at the bookshop and I am proud to say that I resisted
buying any books although I considered one or two.
At the antique shop in Ashton I was not that lucky and went
home with a lamp that needs restoration.
At home I enjoyed the garden in a cool cloudy setting. Week one of the Mole Pole and
no sign of new mole activity. I will be very happy if it works.
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| Crinum Moorei |
The Crinum Moorei or Natal lily is starting to flower and
the moon flower is happily coming into its third flush.
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| The Moonflower creating a Spetacle |
The sweet sent of the wild ginger was strong in the cool air
as I walked along the pipped pathway in the herb garden. Unfortunately it is its
last season in the garden as it needs to make way for real ginger that I can
harvest. Some advice, always buy your herbs from a reputable grower and avoid disappointment
like I had with the ginger and angelica.
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| Wild Ginger Lily |
With the rain softly enfolding the garden I could retreat
into the library with a glass of Pinot Noir and do some armchair traveling and
dream some nice daydreams.
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| A Welcome Visitor to the Cool Garden |
A clear
and hot Sunday morning was spent harvesting, assessing current plants coming to
the end of their season and planning the February planting and sowing schedule.
Amazing how a cool day can let the garden feel soft and refreshed. Lovely dreamy images. Thanks.
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