Spring is in the air...(corny but true!)

Spring is in the air...
the birds twittering...
the spiders are out of hibernation (building up the webs...more cobwebs)...
the lizards scurrying about (ewww...shudder)...
and most of all the flowers are rioting out of control!
Yes...the FLOWERS! (this is not about 'the birds and the bees')


There I was,  taking a stroll home along the path that I have taken dozens of times before. It was the end of the work week and I was feeling pretty relaxed...I started noticing the flowers along the street. 


After a pretty stark winter, the flowers have been pretty amazing - beautiful, lush, vibrant flowers blooming like there was no tomorrow. Even the weeds were at their best. 


So, this blog entry is all about flowers and where better to start than in our own garden. I have no idea what these flowers are called...so feel free to share with everyone by leaving a comment.

These days as I get home, I'll be greeted by a sweet flowery scent, wafting in the the soft breeze...One day technology will allow us to 'save' experiences and 'upload' onto the internet, then maybe you will experience what I feel everyday. Until then, words and pictures will have to suffice...OR my friends, just move here! ^-^


I'll be posting more pictures in the coming weeks, so stay tuned...


Speaking of spring, my chilli plants are growing well. There were a few scares in the beginning, when the shoots mysteriously 'dissappeared', but they are now flourishing. Chillis have been transplanted from the sowing box into a larger pot. The roots have really developed over the last month...fingers crossed, it will continue to grow well in the new pot.

 

Have also started on Project Turnip. The seeds have been sown today...lets see what happens over the next 8 weeks. According to the packaging, the turnips should start to sprout in 5-8 days and mature in 6-8 weeks. I am looking forward to the salad that I can make with the turnips! Alas the ones that come from your own garden will always taset sweeter (even if it doesn't I am not going to admit that am I?!). I am hoping that it will be a good harvest. 

But no, I will not be dancing around bon-fires or offering sacrifices to encourage growth. If all else fails, I am going into the supermarket and just buy some...

This is what it looks like now...more to come when there are changes!