Woke up a little late because I went back to bed after Josef left for work at 5 am. What a cold morning, perfect time to have that green tea while watering and inspecting the plants in the garden.
I harvested dried pods of blue ternatea to give to friends when they come over. The two vines I planted have so many green pods and flowers and they are nice covers from outside. They are happily climbing my steel matting. I have two dried red okra ready for planting. A cousin wants to try planting too. When I posted those pictures of my red okra, a lot of people reacted asking, “is it edible”? Of course, it is. It is just like the green one only in a different color.
Some months ago, I got some dried Zinnia flowers at the park near the house. Just planted them this morning. I do hope, they will thrive. Jom, our good neighbor gave me three cuttings of African tea and I put them in two empty bottles with water. They are now sprouting leaves. I’ve tasted a freshly brewed cup before. It tasted great.
I wonder where I’m going to plant these once they grow a little sturdy. Lack of space is the problem although these are not bushy plants. They are medicinal too.
And here’s something I love about gardening.
The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul. – Alfred Austin
Well done to you for going out in the cold to inspect your garden. We had a frost here this morning, and I am inside in the warm. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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It is a lovely time for gardening Pete. Cold weather, slight breeze and all.
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Please share a photo of the Zinnias if they do well. These are one of my favorite flowers to grow in a garden!
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I will if they thrive. Thanks 🙂
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beautiful quote of A. Austin. 🙂
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Thanks Wilma!
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Arlene, what is cold weather where you are? I remember the people of Bali wearing warm sweatshirts when we were there but it was anything but cold to me.
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It’s only cold at night Sabine. It might just be a normal cold where you are but we are in a tropical country so any change in weather is deeply felt. I am not sure about its equivalent in terms of temperature scales.
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That makes sense! I hadn’t thought of it in these terms. I guess my experience with such a change would be when I visit California. My friends are bundled up and I’m not even wearing a jacket. I’ve gotten used to colder temps in Oregon. 😊
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We don’t experience cold season here except during the months of January and February at the most.
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What a wonderful treat to grow your own tea!
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Good luck with the zinnias
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I hope they’ll thrive.
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