Life has remained very busy since the previous post (in January!) but I have some time to make a bit of an update in anticipation of our project getting underway very shortly with the start of the house renovation. Last summer came and went without too much attention to the garden so for this summer I … Continue reading So, what’s been going on?
The G-pigs are doing well at the moment and making their way through the grape vine that is gradually being trimmed back. The leaves have started to dry out already. Some months ahead of their normal pattern. No fruit on them at all this year after a heavy fruiting season last year. Amazing.
Our January garden was looking lush until a more recent few days of heat followed by a couple of days of rains. Really out of character for January, but not altogether surprising either.I've just harvested pumpkins, with a few more to go. These have been great as they have largely taken care of themselves and … Continue reading January Pumpkins & Celebrations
Our Dragon Fruit is budding again as it did about this time last year. I have been watching and waiting and despite my regular observations it was my wife who spotted the actual buds and brought them to my attention. A couple of days at work can make a difference. So this year we … Continue reading Pitaya Flowering Again
A view from the window after summer rain.This year I was faced with the dilemma of having little time and still wanting to reap a reasonable harvest from the garden. Seed saving took a rest and I instead went through and planted out older seeds and packet seeds that had been accumulating. The best plants … Continue reading Summer 2015
Petit Paradis 