Six on Saturday: Garden Diary – October Job List

There is never a dull moment on Piglet’s Plot. Despite temperatures still in the 20C, a stroll around the garden signals summer is over, and I really do need to get my butt into gear.

Birds and the Bees

This morning I was surprised by the number of bees on the nespera tree. It seemed as if the whole tree was buzzing. There was not just one type of bee; there were several, all working side by side in their frantic bid to collect the pollen.

Don’t laugh. I tried to take a photo with my mobile phone.

Birds – I am sure they are still amorous as they are still furtively disappearing into the hedges.

The Mystery of the Stinky Dracaena Plant

A few weeks ago, I was on a mission to save our monster Dracaena plant.

How Was Your Week? Physio, Painting, Portuguese and Poorly Plant

Sadly, despite digging out the plant and replacing ALL the soil a week or so later, the musty smell gradually began to return. I then had an A-HA!! moment (as you do) and smelt the pot. Yep, the Terracotta pot was the culprit. I’m not sure why, since the plant has been in this pot for years. Now we will need to invest in a heavy plastic pot.

Rotting Romeo and Juliet Bench

One of the jobs on the list was to restain the Romeo and Juliet bench to protect the wood. What should have been a simple rub down and lick of paint job turned into a reconstruction project as Mr. P discovered worm/bugs or whatever squatting in and munching on some of the timber supports, which he had to replace/is still replacing. Thank goodness he is creative with wood, and as you can see, this is still a work-in-progress.

Re-planting Freesia Bulbs

For years, I have grown freesia in pots. Store and stack the pots over the summer, and allow them to dry out until new shoots push through in late autumn. This year, as part of my pot clearance plan, I emptied the contents of the pots into my failed herb garden. We will see. I did add wooden markers because, knowing me I could well forget where I planted and dig them up.

I did add wooden markers because, knowing me I could well forget where I planted and dig them up.

Deadheading

I hate this job

One Job Leads to Another

Yep, photographing the plectranthus (according to Google Lens) as I zoomed into the flower, I noticed something was eating my basil! Holy Moly, there is no rest for the wicked!

That’s my Six for this Saturday, folks. Now it’s time to make a nice cup of tea and put my feet up while I check out other Six on Saturday bloggers over at Jim’s place

Six on Saturday: Garden Diary October