Life is slowly resettling itself after all the busy-ness of the past few weeks with the exhibition preparation, opening, visitors, talks and workshops. Needless to say not a lot of making has been happening, but I did get a deal of joy from wandering the block this morning and enjoying the bounty...
It began with a bunch of happy smily flowers - a rose, some ranunculus, and crucifix orchids.
It turned to the nectarines which astound me. This year we pruned the tree well and have managed to harvest more than ever before - and this time before the birds got them all - feels like the sweet tang of success.
I went down the side to where the blueberries grow, and picked more - again before the birds - and joined them with some snow peas from the veggie garden.
And then, the blueberries picked yesterday and the day before, ripening happily inside.
None of the garden is on an industrial scale - but it supplies plenty for us with some to share and is a form of creativity all of its own.
It began with a bunch of happy smily flowers - a rose, some ranunculus, and crucifix orchids.
It turned to the nectarines which astound me. This year we pruned the tree well and have managed to harvest more than ever before - and this time before the birds got them all - feels like the sweet tang of success.
I went down the side to where the blueberries grow, and picked more - again before the birds - and joined them with some snow peas from the veggie garden.
The veggie garden is looking splendid and is being most generous.
This morning's bean collection.
And then, the blueberries picked yesterday and the day before, ripening happily inside.
None of the garden is on an industrial scale - but it supplies plenty for us with some to share and is a form of creativity all of its own.
Wow Fiona , what a wonderful Harvest , and before the birds, you are lucky to have the room to grow all the fruit and veg, another one of my dreams in my next garden, sadly l dont have the room where we are now, so enjoy
ReplyDeleteA very happy day's harvest Kate I must say. I love our veggie garden and all that it offers us...and I do love living on an acre or so in a aub-tropical area I must say. Go well.
Deletegorgeous color and congrats on your epic blog achievement ... not many of us bloggers left..
ReplyDeleteThe colours of Spring and summer sunshine Cat! Yes, we are fewer now; but I still love the blog platform.Go well.
DeleteWe are getting ready for winter here and you are reaping your summer bounty... and congrats on your 1001 blog posts so far... wow!
ReplyDeleteIt's always funny to realise the hemispheric season inversions Donna - blogging makes them very real I find! Thanks for the congrats - it's been fun.
DeleteWonderful harvest, Fiona, your block is very beautiful. Go well!
ReplyDeleteBetter late than need carol - thanks! the garden is going great...
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