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Green, green
The grass is green.
But we have no grass ....
Just oxalis and nasturtiums
Last year was the year of the nasturtium. They took over all my winter garden. This year the oxalis has taken over, turning the brown earth to green.
And there are bees. I heard bees buzzing among the yellow oxalis flowers. It's a long time since I've heard bees. They used to love the mint flowers in summer. Maybe they'll be back enjoying the mint in a few months.
Our new door decoration. We have this boat lit up at night. The lights are very bright. It's a pity we don't have passersby who can admire it too.
The lights come on automatically at 8 and turn off at 2am. K loves fixing the electrical stuff
The grape vine is greening and so are the roses.
Poppi yet again did some perfect pruning
I love the way the nasturtiums come in a colour range
We have a pelican in the old wheelbarrow. The rocket is still growing but it is almost time to plant a few tomatoes
A beautiful display of whatever these are
The mint under the garden tap grew all winter
Another colourful display. However I've since had to pull this out. It suddenly gasped it's last breath
Clean up is proceeding. I've already filled 3 huge bags of sorrel and nasturtiums
I've left a cover of nasturtiums in one corner. They're still flowering
I shall turn this old outdoor grill into a planter too. It's already got a good layer of old ash at the bottom
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It all looks so lush and colourful.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if that purpley flower is a Cape Daisy? Looks like one hgat we have here, not yet in flower though. Too early for us.
We transferred our tomato seedlings from the kitchen windowsill to the cold frame but it is probably still too cold as they have shrivelled up in protest. Another month maybe better!
I think they are some sort of daisy. I don't even know the Greek name
DeleteThe dominance of oxalis and nasturtiums must create quite a striking scene, and it’s lovely that the bees have returned to enjoy the blooms. Your approach to repurposing spaces—like turning an old grill into a planter—shows such creativity and care. It’s always satisfying to see plants thriving, even if some inevitably reach their final days.
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DeleteLovely to see all the new spring growth.
ReplyDeleteThere's still a lot of colour in the gardens and fields
DeleteIt all looks so lush. I love a wild garden.
ReplyDeleteI showed the girls that you can eat the nasturtium flowers, the young leaves too.
Now when they see one they pick it and taste it.
Self sufficiency lessons have definitely begun lol
I've put the leaves in salads but not the flowers. One day soon I'll try them.
DeleteSo much colour. I recall those daisy things being spectacular on our balcony around Easter time. You really are blessed with good growing conditions.
ReplyDeleteLots of rain and sunshine this winter. And some goat manure
DeleteOur vine here is in a perfectly sunny spot, but it has yet to have any buds, let alone leaves. Nor are our Nasturtiums showing any sign of life.
ReplyDeleteOur nasturtiums thrive in midwinter. Yours should be growing. The grape vine took a while to start growing again but it's grown even more since that photo. Will we have any grapes though
DeleteNasturtiums are very generous but can get very untidy as they near the end (don't we all?) I love oxalis, another plant that just gets on with it.
ReplyDeleteYou're right, these plants due away and renew themselves without any help from me. Eventually I pull the nasturtiums because there are brown stalks draped all over the place. They come out very easily
DeleteCape Daisies or Osteospermums Linda. They originate from South Africa. Easy to propagate by cuttings, division or seeds. I have lots of them. They don't like frost.
ReplyDeleteEasy to propagate by cuttings or division? I'll give it a try. Well worth trying they're beautiful and have lasted through the winter. Thanks
ReplyDeleteIt's all happening - how lovely. That's a fancy garden tap that you've got!
ReplyDeleteLovely to see all the color once again flourishing in the garden, you have some beautiful ornaments and love the flowers.
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