With the Zanddrift canal bordering our property we have
access to leiwater (irrigation water). Although we have water restrictions, the
gardens have not been adversely affected. We can still come home feeling as if
we are stepping into an enchanted oasis, perfectly curated by Fungai.
The rosarium is exploding with blooms. With Wedding- and Cherry
Garland adding height on the parking terrace, Veilchenblau is outperforming
itself where it introduces visitors to the rosarium and the garden.
The bed of narcissus has been cut back and the white stones
are back under the oak for the summer-look of the parking terrace.
The cabbages are still producing and although eaten by
snails, we are still able to pick enough for coleslaw, ‘oumens onder die
kombers’ (meatballs in cabbage leaves on a bed of smoored tomatoes and onions)
and sauerkraut.
With the last harvest of grenadillas, I was able to freeze
enough pulp for sorbet in summer. Although I worry about the performance of
some of the seedlings and the damage caused by marauding snails, I still enjoy
the potential of surprise as I relentlessly sow and plant to outdo the pests
and diseases.
Veilchenblau's exhuberance is a breathtaking joy. Thanks to Gail for introducing us to this wonderful rose.
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