Today we leave home for 3 weeks to do a house sit, so I went round the garden to say goodbye.
Would you like to come with me?
It is now spring over here and a beautiful time of the year. The weather is mild, 23-24deg, but it is getting dry so I hope we have some rain while we are away.
The Rock Orchid, Dendrobium speciosum. It is just starting to open and as you can see it has lots of spikes still to open fully. It is spectacular in full flower so I hope it is still flowering when I return home.
The annual Primula and lobelia have been putting on a cheery show for weeks now, but as the weather gets hotter they will fade.
The nasturtiums are taking over, but they are good ground cover.
The compost bin is full and I’m sure when we return it will all be ready to spread around.
Now round to the back garden and the bottlebrush is just starting to flower, it will be a riot of blossom while we are away.
Finally you may like to sit for a while and watch the fish in the ponds and if you look up into the frangipani tree (which is not flowering yet) you will see tendrils of Hoyas twining through the branches covered in buds, only one is open, but they will be a show when I get back.
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I will make a deal with you and Jack. We will housesit your house while you housesit someone else’s house. Your house is lovely Pauline!
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Maybe that someone else’s house could be yours Cindy…. We would love that!!!
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What a Wonderful colourful garden Pauline.. I am so pleased you invited me for the tour to say goodbye for a short while to your lovely plants.. Beautiful 🙂 xxx
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Pleased to have your company Sue
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I enjoyed my visit so much, thank YOU!
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Happy new home, Pauline! 🙂 That Hoya will be amazing when you get back. Love to Jack! No after effects from his fall?
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We are settled in (post coming soon!!!) and Jack is fit as a fiddle again. He has found a gym just a short walk down the hill, so he has gone off for a work-out. When do you get back home?
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I got back Thursday night from the Algarve and have been scurrying about since then. Poland tomorrow but only for 6 days. I just about know where I’m up to 🙂
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Wow Jo what a whirl wind you are. You’ll hardly know if you are coming or going!!! Safe travels my dear blogging buddy.
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Thanks darlin’. 🙂
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goodness PP what a delight your garden is. I am enthralled with the images of it.
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Thanks for the comment Jo. I am a bit of a fanatical gardener, when I am home!!!
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really enjoyed the garden stroll! have fun house sitting! i am not back in blog mode yet but enjoyed your comment last week! safe travels and be dropping by later! xxoo 💛💚💙
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Lovely to see you Y…
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You have such a beautiful space there PP. just gorgeous. Have a good trip!
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Thanks DJ we are going to a lovely part of Australia
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Where are you off to PP?
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We are at Ocean Shores, just south of Brunswick Heads. Lots to see around here.
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Sounds wonderful. I had friends staying there a long time ago and I visited them briefly. Beautiful.
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I am amazed, knowing the amount of work this takes. It’s just gorgeous!
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G’day Dawn, it actually is a fairly easy garden to look after as it is mostly mature shrubs and I put plenty of mulch down to control the weeds.
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I am no gardener so I am in awe.
Have fun on your trip. I will look forward to your posts.
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Thanks Dawn I love your comments. More posts coming soon.
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Enjoy, and it will be nice to see the pets. From your photos I’ve just identified a house plant that I’ve had for years and never knew what it was – the Hoya!
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Thanks Gilly, they are lovely pets we are looking after.The Hoya has a beautiful scent too…
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What a beautiful garden, Pauline! I know it must be hard to leave it behind. Do you have someone who tends it while you’re away? I’m excited to see your house sit though. I hope you have a wonderful adventure! 🙂
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Yes I have friends who keep an eye on it, but providing we get some rain it will be ok.
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I have said it before but I will say it again, I love your tropical garden! It looks like a mini rain-forest, full of exotic plants and vibrant colours. I’m not sure I could pull myself away from it, and I appreciate all yours and Jack’s hard work that goes in to creating this beauty. Enjoy the new place. And I know exactly what you mean regards the walking. One reason to consider a dog of my own – it would get me up early in the morning and get me out every day! See you later PP once you have settled in.
Jude xx
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We have a lovely garden here at the house sit Jude and the pets are adorable. Mitch, the dog, is used to 2 walks a day and we are in a hilly area!!!
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Should tone the thighs nicely 😀
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Leaves me breathing heavy and taking a few stops, for photos of course!!!
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Of course 😉
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have a great time housesitting !!
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Thanks Gwennie, it is only a short sit this time.
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Gorgeous garden Pauline 🙂 Have a safe trip
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Your spring garden is very lovely and lush. I’m sure it’s a little hard to leave but it helps that an adventure beckons. Travel safely and I look forward to your house sit posts.
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This house sit is only a short one so the time will pass very quickly.
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Yay for spring, and wishing you safe travels, Pauline.
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Thanks Jill. Is it warming up over your way yet?
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What a lovely garden! Have a great trip!
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Thank you.
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Hello and goodbye, lovely garden! Have a great trip, Pauline.
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I’m looking forward to it Jane, we will be staying in a lovely part of Australia
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Will you be homesick for your lovely garden? I suspect not. You’ll be avid for a new place and all its delights. I’m looking forward to joining you elsewhere. Any animals this time?
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I’m looking forward to our new house and garden (lots of photo ops!!!) Yes we have one lovely mature dog, and 2 cats, Burmese brothers. I also look forward to the discipline of dog walking, I always say I WILL walk every day when I am at home, but doing it EVERY day is not always a priority…
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then you definitely need a dog in your life 😀 !
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Unfortunately our travelling life style is not suitable for pets, we just enjoy being surrogate parents for other peoples pets every now and again
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