A wander in the Fernmount Food Forest at present is refreshing. We have had some good falls of rain and the weather is regularly between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius.
The Cranberry Hibiscus is putting out new growth. In very wet weather a pruning cut will quickly turn rotten. Some complain that this plant seeds wildly, but not here. Only a few seedlings pop up close by and they are welcome. The raw leaves add a lemon taste to salads. This plant can grow to three metres tall in our food forest.
I bought the seeds of this Yellow Eggplant when in Italy. hese plants have survived through our mild winter and are fruiting well. This plant is in a pot to ensure good drainage and to allow the plant to be moved into winter sun.
A yellow Russelia, red is the common form, with Hippeastrum in the background. Both plants were chosen to bind the bank above this path.
The garden behind our front boundary hedge has a thin layer of soil. It has benefitted from Ti-Tree mulch and subsequent 'top ups' of mulch from crushed salvias and lawn clippings. Still the soil is poor and badly drained.
It is planted with autumn tonings that seem to shine in our subtropical climate. Planting with shrubs and perennials is much easier than attempting to grow a display of annualks and the foliage is as bright as many flowers. Yellow Coreopsis regrows most Springs and I transfer volunteer seedlings.
The Rhubarb loves the rain and it is time for picking before the sun grows in strength and burns the leaves off.
The White Sapote has produced a good crop this year. The Fruitbats have only just discovered it.
The Brunsfelsia is repeat flowering.
The Pink Grevillia flowers almost continually.
Our Elderberry continues to provide edible flowers and ripe fruit. Always cook the fruit.
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| Cranberry Hibiscus |
I bought the seeds of this Yellow Eggplant when in Italy. hese plants have survived through our mild winter and are fruiting well. This plant is in a pot to ensure good drainage and to allow the plant to be moved into winter sun.
A yellow Russelia, red is the common form, with Hippeastrum in the background. Both plants were chosen to bind the bank above this path.
The garden behind our front boundary hedge has a thin layer of soil. It has benefitted from Ti-Tree mulch and subsequent 'top ups' of mulch from crushed salvias and lawn clippings. Still the soil is poor and badly drained.
It is planted with autumn tonings that seem to shine in our subtropical climate. Planting with shrubs and perennials is much easier than attempting to grow a display of annualks and the foliage is as bright as many flowers. Yellow Coreopsis regrows most Springs and I transfer volunteer seedlings.
The Rhubarb loves the rain and it is time for picking before the sun grows in strength and burns the leaves off.
The White Sapote has produced a good crop this year. The Fruitbats have only just discovered it.
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| Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (Brunsfelsia) |
The Pink Grevillia flowers almost continually.
Our Elderberry continues to provide edible flowers and ripe fruit. Always cook the fruit.
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