Just when you thought there would never be any more posts to brighten your day - I make an attempt to start a regular post.
Possums....
And rats and birds ....they eat the best of my garden produce. A paper bag over the figs deterred the animals but rotted the figs! And netting looks so ugly, as well as not being very effective unless it is very thorough. The pic above is a scarf for G1 who has been to stay for a few days. He saw a possum in the trap on Christmas morning and has been obsessed ever since. He is particularly fond of the possum story by Linley Dodd, called The Apple Tree.
Pomegranates are my fruit of choice at the moment. From cuttings,which are easy to strike- to little trees which have a lovely bright foliage as well as cute little fruit that look like Christmas baubles. It seems remarkably pest free which is a huge bonus.
The apple crop is varied. Birds got some, through the netting, and we caught about a dozen possums and rats near the trees. I have 5 varieties of apple, 4 of which have fruited. The best basil I got this year was from a hydroponic pot I bought at the supermarket, and then planted out!
G2 is beginning to show her little personality. She is calm and enjoys playing by herself on the floor.
Here is a shot of her falling asleep during lunch! She is hopefully coming to stay for a few days soon.
Today we are minding G1 while Mum and Dad go to a wedding. He is asleep after a full on morning. We have plans for the park when he wakens. Here is his cool sandpit- courtesy of Pops, who made it when he was here on a short break.
Holidays are good. I'm enjoying the slow pace!
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