Early beginnings of the Desert Orchard Wow that was a lot of rain, some say the persistent nature was unusual for these parts! Much activity in the gardens with the soil so wet, we have dug deep in different areas. Exciting finds and changes have occurred, for example we have found a fantastic vein of sand that has now become the Desert Orchard. We have planted some cactus, Euphorbia and a Yukka, with plenty more to come. Drought resistant fruit and nut tress have also found their way into parts of this zone, like a gorgeous Fig, some Pomegranates, Quince and Almond trees.
There is now a larger space that we will be landscaping into the Physic garden with pergolas and spiral beds.
Bulbs planted last Autumn are bursting forth, very pleased with the Madonna Lily's. Also enjoying watching all the bulbs that were already here come up, Scilla and Asophodels in abundance and many other delicate flowers to be. Insects are also appearing more and more. Huge bumble bees and gorgeous plump worms. Butterflies flutter when ever the Sun comes out, mainly yellows and oranges and the toads have continued to sing. Last night a brand new sound from an insect or mammal that has woken up.
The veg patch is doing well with plenty of seeds germinating, but we did have a visitor-possibly a dog dug in, disturbing things. We have had to take action, giving the plants some protection. Raspberries planted with Yarrow are doing fab!
Would like to take a moment to mention the markets which are our main place we are buying the trees and plants. Algoz and Messines markets are fabulous, good quality, price and a great experience. We have to get there early otherwise no parking or space to think. So by 8.30am 30 or so trees bought and breakfast to be had. Grills ablazing and vinho tinto flowing and it is only Monday morning! Basically we have not joined in with all the local ways.
There is now a larger space that we will be landscaping into the Physic garden with pergolas and spiral beds.
Bulbs planted last Autumn are bursting forth, very pleased with the Madonna Lily's. Also enjoying watching all the bulbs that were already here come up, Scilla and Asophodels in abundance and many other delicate flowers to be. Insects are also appearing more and more. Huge bumble bees and gorgeous plump worms. Butterflies flutter when ever the Sun comes out, mainly yellows and oranges and the toads have continued to sing. Last night a brand new sound from an insect or mammal that has woken up.
The veg patch is doing well with plenty of seeds germinating, but we did have a visitor-possibly a dog dug in, disturbing things. We have had to take action, giving the plants some protection. Raspberries planted with Yarrow are doing fab!
Would like to take a moment to mention the markets which are our main place we are buying the trees and plants. Algoz and Messines markets are fabulous, good quality, price and a great experience. We have to get there early otherwise no parking or space to think. So by 8.30am 30 or so trees bought and breakfast to be had. Grills ablazing and vinho tinto flowing and it is only Monday morning! Basically we have not joined in with all the local ways.
Scilla, many more to come!
Our Madonna Lilies (Lilium candidum)
Some gorgeous bees with the Asphodels!
More insects..
Another favourite place to buy trees and plants. This is Didi's shop!
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