Gosh, how time flies! I can’t believe that it’ll be summer in a week or two. Here comes the sun and probably a series of brownouts that the Department of Energy is warning the public since last year. And it is not a case of I hope we have enough supply because it will definitely happen (according to news reports). I am thinking of buying a rechargeable fan to beat the summer heat. Despite these setbacks though, summer would always be welcome, never mind the heat, we are used to it. What I love about the summer are the varieties of local fruits you’ll find only during the season, mangoes (we produce the sweetest mangoes), star apples, santol (wild mangosteen) siniguelas (Spanish plum) rambutan, avocado, duhat (Java plum) and many more. My annuals bear flowers during the summer months and I love the surprise I always see in my tiny garden during this season. I could now see a growing kamantigue with its dark violet flowers.
This has been a productive week for me. I finished painting two spans of our fence grills, three more to go. I bought garden soil and did some repotting and replanting of my prayer plants. I have three varieties of them. I found a white vinca growing outside and replanted it too in one corner together with the pink ones. Mom said I should take a rest because every day I am outside trying to refurbish our small garden. We have this old lampshade made of ceramics and when the electrical wiring was not working anymore, I made it into a garden accessory and repainted it in black together with a water fountain that we no longer use but still a lovely accent piece in one corner. It’s hard work I know but the fulfillment one gets seeing a new look is priceless.
Of course the day would not be complete without taking a few shots. Here’s a picture of my Shanghai Beauty.
Pretty in pink…
It’s called Mexican Fireplant or Wild Poinsettia
How was your week? Happy weekend to all!
