The news at the moment is about what they are calling The Green Drought – the paddocks look green and promising as a result of the rains earlier in the year but there is no moisture underneath to sustain the crops to harvest time.
I have noticed the same thing in the garden here at home.
Grass is a fabulous green colour, roses are starting to shoot, early spring flowers are out
When I was digging around the other day it was really noticeable that below the surface the ground was dry and going hard. So if there is no more rain for a while we are in for a testing time.
Did a bit more tidying up down by the back fence today, dry and sunny again and just the right temperature to be working outside. I found a big bag of potting mix from last year in the shed so spread it over the spot I have in mind for some veggies, next job is to see what’s in the nurseries that I can grow easily. Green Runner Beans are about $12 a kilo at the moment so maybe thats the one to start with. I’d describe the spot as long and thin so probably woud be good with a bit of trellis rigged up as support for them to climb.
I also planted a Blood Lily given to me yesterday by an old friend – have a look at the retail price and see why I gave her a big hug when she mentioned she had divided hers and would I like some. Hope it takes to its new spot.
Have to be out early tomorrow so I’m off now
Still Waters 