Arbour day
What did you do this arbour day - plant a tree or just enjoy the ones you have already?
Up-cycling fabrics
In our hot and humid climate, jeans are not big movers in our op shop. We had a $1 a pair sale rack, and still have full racks..... so I decided to make up a few different bags to see if we can somehow save these items from landfill. Re-fashioning those items into something useful. I made a few variations just to try out the market and sold this one on the first day they were put out! Each one is individual, depending on what fabric I have available. I tend to lay things out, and then just play around a bit. Here I am laying out all the options before I start sewing. I have joined a facebook group which is so inspirational and supportive. Up-Cycled Cloth Collective | Facebook So often, it is just a case of seeing what is there, and then using it in the best way possible. I was excited to find this tote bag, which was perfect as the lining of a bag for a teenager. this was also snapped up quickly. The bags were hung up at the op shop and hopefully this will continue to be
It's amazing how many of the same plants we grow. Your garden looks very tropical in nature.
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DeleteI had to laugh at the birds taking off as soon as you got the camera. Ours do the same. I planted trees to attract birds and they do come and eat the fruit but as soon as I go anywhere near with a camera - woosh!
ReplyDeleteThat area does seem like it appreciates the extra light at the moment. Caladiums here die back as soon as the weather turns cold so it's nice to see yours flourishing.
That's funny I thought that caladiums were a winter plant. I thought I had killed them off, but it seems they were dormant during the wet season.
DeleteIt's the horrible summer sunshine the Rex Begonias and Impatiens don't like. I move my Rexs out into more sunnier spots in the shadehouse during our winter and they love it. Those plants are certainly enjoying the sunny drenching and the whole area looks fabulous. What a wonderful surprise to find that Salvia popping up. It's a shame you didn't manage to get a shot of the birds. They can be very hard to capture.
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DeleteYou have had some great bird shots lately - maybe you are more patient than I am :)
Your garden is looking beautiful as always, African Aussie!
ReplyDeletethanks Kim, well I only show you the good parts lol!
DeleteDon't you just love bird chatter? Funny how much I hate the noise of cars in the distance or music coming from a neighbour's house but a bird can be as loud as it wants (and in flocks, they can be very loud) and I just eat it up.
ReplyDeleteI hope your shade loving plants don't get too used to all that sunshine because I'm sure your lychee is going to spread its dense foliage soon and they'll be back to sitting in the dark.
Oh yes sometimes the birds can get quite noisy here too! I hope that little corner will take a while to get full shade like it had.
DeleteWow everything is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that rex begonia is growing in full sun...they only do well for me in dappled shade.....so count yourself lucky.
Maybe it's a bird thing, but my birds always sense when I'm off to get my camera too!!
Your garden so beautiful and lush with so many kinds of plants. Remind me of my tropical home.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty tropical lushness! I know what you mean about appreciating what few trees you can fit. We have a small lot here, covered with a really big house, pool, and garage...very little garden area. But I too "borrow" my neighbor's tree views! : ) The critters appreciate them too.
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