WINTER PLANTING

 

Hello Dear Readers

This week has been a mixed bag of chores -

with a long holiday coming up, there is always much to do.

Vaccinations:  As Winter has arrived here, we all encouraged to have the Flu Jab so I had that first.  Secondly, I had the new vaccination for RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus).  It is very prevalent this year, and I do not want a repeat experience of this virus which I caught when my small grandchildren had it about three years ago.  I am more than pleased they have developed a vaccine.

About two weeks before we depart for Canada, we plan to have Covid vaccination as many, many people we know have caught it when on holiday (as I did in 2023).

I have been in the Sewing Room by the Pool, trying to finish this dress.  Sleeves and hem to go, but the sleeves are being contrary.  I will get there in the end.

I have done a big more on this project, a jacket hand-stitched with lots of applique lace, embroideries and pretty fabric.

A pirate on the shoulder..

I painted some Daffodils because it is Daffodil planting time here.

At our previous home we had a 'bulb garden', a sheltered, cool bed with morning sun.  Every year a few Daffodils came up, along with other little bulbs.

I miss them.

There were no bulbs for sale here, but I ordered six online.  I know, if you live where they grow wild it seems odd, but this is a sub-tropical climate.

The bulbs have been planted, and I hope Winter helps them to grow for a September Spring.

When we arrived at Camellia Cottage, I bought this Garden Journal to record our new garden adventures.

It has plenty of space for writing and photos, as well as nice images of flowers, vegetables, and garden visitors such as birds and butterflies.

Do you record the happenings in your garden?

I went thrifting last week with my friend M.  

These plates caught my eye, only a couple of dollars each.

Downsizing might be considered a virtue these days, but I overdid it.  

When company calls, or we 'take a plate' somewhere, I have been rather short on suitable serving plates.   

And we are planning a small tea party here in the near future...

I hope the sun is shining, wherever you are

XXXX