In spring I know why I garden, in spite of the aching joints after a day of digging and kneeling on damp ground. Being greeted by the happy faces of colourful flowers at the entrance of my driveway and then again, more of them as I head for the steps leading to my front verandah. At this time of the year I am surrounded by flowers. With all the drenching rain of winter and spring, and the regular feeding, the annuals and perennials are bursting out in brilliant colours. Their brilliance are so giddying on a sunny day with clear blue sky. That is the time when I am happy to just sit and absorb the clours and fragrance of spring.
This year the two year old granny smith apple tree has produced some blossoms. I'll be happy to have a couple of mature fruits in autumn. The tree was struggling last year so I moved it in winter and added plenty of compost to the soil. It looks quite happy in its new position.
The two year old lemon tree is finally keeping its fruits. In the first few months of planting the top shoots were ravaged by possums (there are a few of them haunting my garden at night). I need to feed the tree, judging from the colour of the elaves but at least the fruits are not dropping off.
My garden beds are a mixture of flowers and vegetables. It is impossible to see in this picture, but the patch of pea straw is protecting chilli and capsicum seedlings. Before too long the lavendar and roses in the background will be sending out flowers. I am not one for neat rows and my vegetables enjoy as much showing off time as the flowers.
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