I am looking forward to cooler breezes and that crisp morning air in March. Christine shared her garden lovelies in Autumn in Cape Town and I have to say, just taking a walk around my garden today I can see that the lushness of green is predominant in my garden at the moment. The last of the great harvests are behind me and the preparation for the March sowing will begin this week – if work allows me to.
[one_half]This patch brings a cool corner to the back deck
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[one_half_last]Patchwork patio is brimming with herbs
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[one_half]This patch is a work in progress
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[one_half_last]The great rosemary bush offers cool shade
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There are now empty areas and beds that need a compost top up and care for the next seasons plants and edibles. Shady patches and sunny areas have been earmarked for the appropriate sun worshipers and shade lovers. It also seems to get easier which plants to select. Hmmmm….. sounds like I am no longer a beginner at this.
[one_half]Beyond the fig tree is the guava tree
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[one_half_last]My tree is full of small guavas-a bumper crop?
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Not much colour, but it doesn’t matter. I am glad my garden came through the heat of the summer and recovered well. I now know which areas get the most intense heat and where I can plant hardier and heat-tolerant plants for the next summer season.
Happy gardening xxxx
4 replies on “Lush green for March”
I remember the patchwork patio going in and now the plants are filling in. It looks really nice Barbie.
Dear Barbara, I think you can say you are no longer a new gardener, as there are definite signs of experience here. I’m glad your garden survived the heat of summer — it looks beautiful and lush. P. x
It does all look beautifully green Barbie! In the first photo – is the little wooden gate around the bed new? Its very cute, I don’t remember seeing it before.
It is actually a trellis I use as a “keep-the-chickens-out” fencing. Only temporary, but I think it looks nice too.