It’s been one false alarm after another. I knew that the first female winter melon flower bud to appear would be unlikely to develop into a fruit. Nevertheless, it was an exciting couple of days watching as it grew and … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: December 2011
We’ve had a preview of a white Christmas and it’s no thanks to mealy bugs. They took over one of our roselle plants… … and are trying for dominance with the papaya trees as well. They’ve also been trying to … Continue reading
These little pink lilies grow wild in our garden. By that, I mean they choose where they want to grow. When not in bloom, they’re impossible to spot. Their long, narrow leaves blend in perfectly with grass. A few years … Continue reading
I wanted to, but I didn’t buy seeds for sweet (or snow) peas when I saw them on sale at the nursery. What made me pause was the fact that the plants need cool weather to grow in – and … Continue reading