In 3 months...

I will turn 60. In 3 months.

What should I do to celebrate the occasion?

     

I've not even thought about it, really.

Ficus #3 (back garden) shots

2 April, 2019 - This one has grown and spread a lot this year.

13 July, 2019 - It seems to be going great guns now. I can see progress in the young new reddish leaves. I've fed it two lots of diluted Seasol this week, so I hope that does it good, seeing as the soil here is so depleted on its own.

25 Sept, 2019 -  almost covered the 'Pool' sign now! (plus, new season's grapevine shoots!)

Quite the kitty + updates

Tems is becoming more likeable - she is playing outside although still annoying the others when inside. I have to rescue them from her at times.

Rolling around with Tiina - 

Playing with a dead gecko - she so sweet.

Flame tree now self-supporting

At first, after transplanting the flame tree, the 3 top stalks would not support themselves, and I tethered them to each other with an elastic cord.

 I noticed this morning that they were standing by themselves, with no support. Progress and growth has occurred!

29 Nov 2018:

I came home from work yesterday, at around 7.30 to see that the fierce wind had caused the tree to lean to one side, with one side of the roots exposed.

I went out in the dark (the sensor light was on, and that was enough to see by) to double-stake the tree and so secure it.

White crepe myrtle buds! + updates

The last time this flowered was earlier this year (Jan 5), and lo today we have a bud again. I love this plant, and it has gradually grown in size over the 3 years I have had it.

So, let's hope the flowering is good this year - I have tried to keep it watered, but the drought no doubt has had an effect.

The bud is almost imperceptible...but hopefully, it is a harbinger of what is to come...

This is what it looks like during much of the winter months - just sticks!:

30 Sept 2018 - some significant new budding growth!

Update 16 Nov 2018: She's looking very healthy at the moment, and much larger this year, with all her leaves and 'dressing'!

23 Nov 2018: And here she is, with new buds, about to flower. Such a pretty tree.

2 Dec 2018: We have flowers! Welcome, Ms Myrtle. I've missed you.

15 Dec 2018 - she is beautiful, and getting so tall.

2 January 2019: Look at this beautiful girl, in full bloom!