Five sunny days – 2022/38
The September equinox heralds the approach of winter, so preparation is the order of the day.
The September equinox heralds the approach of winter, so preparation is the order of the day.
While almost everything else wilts with the heat, just one or two local plants seem to thrive in the parched orchards.
De-cluttering is a term that is in vogue at the moment. I tend to “rationalise”. To me, de-cluttering means ‘getting rid’, rationalisation means tidying up, sorting out and a trip to the recycling bins…
There is something magical about sunlight reflecting off newly fallen rain drops. Here on a Passionflower.
Another job this week has been removing and folding the shade netting which has surrounded the citrus trees since November. It left an almost weed free area under the trees.
Take a few minutes each day to wander along the local foot paths and your eyes will be delighted by the profusion of wild flowers
A summer storm passes to the north of the island, with not a single drop of rain landing in Dol.
The courtyard is almost finished! The stones sets need to be laid, and some paint will have to be applied to a wall, but the end in in sight…
The stands of Madnonna lilies are at their best this week. Soon they will die back, to reappear after the autumn rains arrive.
I still have Robins and Wrens in the garden. These are winter visitors and will soon set off on their migration north. At the same time, our summer visitors will soon be arriving.