A Creative Spirit
Once again, hot wind is gusting from the South and with temperatures in the thirties drying out the plants to shrivelled prunes... and us. Thankfully, cooler weather is on the way next week, and there is even the threat of a few spits and spots of rain. We will see. Oregano or Marjoram? When I... Continue Reading →
AS we move into April with another sunny week, I share some of my ups and downs for this week's Six on Saturday. For every three plants I buy or am gifted, I swear two will die or struggle to survive. But the joy they give me in the first two weeks in my care... Continue Reading →
Last week, I shared an overview of the South garden and pool area in my post April Garden Diary – A Tour of My Garden (part 1). This week, I focus on the east, west and north gardens, which include a small terrace and vegetable area. We try to keep it tidy, but it is always... Continue Reading →
For this week's Six on Saturday, I decided to focus on some plants growing in the bed on the east side of the house. The bed is a challenge because everything I attempt to grow has to compete with the thirsty roots of the melaleuca hedge. The hedge man also needs easy access to cut... Continue Reading →
Is there a cure? About a year ago I noticed my Aloe Arborescens were covered in dappled black marks. After a few months the leaves turned black, shriveled and died. There is an old adage: Don't put off till tomorrow what you should do today. Unfortunately, I never acted immediately and when I did seek... Continue Reading →
Piglet in Portugal 