tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post7534992980231100660..comments2023-09-21T21:00:57.948+10:00Comments on Africanaussie: Mulch - how important is it in the garden?africanaussiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-3951162307975472182021-06-13T10:24:28.215+10:002021-06-13T10:24:28.215+10:00Oh I love that quote! thank you!Oh I love that quote! thank you!africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-78259164408665124772021-06-13T10:23:31.306+10:002021-06-13T10:23:31.306+10:00Yes, I love how the leaves eventually break down i...Yes, I love how the leaves eventually break down into lovely black gold! You are right, I am always cutting back!africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-85755857556879417442021-06-13T10:22:31.793+10:002021-06-13T10:22:31.793+10:00It is good to be back blogging. I am struggling to...It is good to be back blogging. I am struggling to find a routine though, so am not posting as regularly, or reading other blogs as much as I used to. africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-88326551568787805192021-06-10T18:18:06.204+10:002021-06-10T18:18:06.204+10:00Am enjoying being able to check in on your garden ...Am enjoying being able to check in on your garden life again. Best wishes for new seasons of life. The other day I saw this statement written on a construction screen fence down in Waikiki....."Cultivate the life you love". Looks like you are working on that. AlohaStellamarinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551588961821325742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-7526762020270066912021-05-20T07:34:49.500+10:002021-05-20T07:34:49.500+10:00I will look into those ring lights, thank you. Ye...I will look into those ring lights, thank you. Yes itis jsut a case of adjusting.africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-69373317646424007462021-05-20T07:33:11.237+10:002021-05-20T07:33:11.237+10:00We just have gentle rain today, and yes most of th...We just have gentle rain today, and yes most of the time here is is warm or hot. Cold does not feature!africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-31231380445003560792021-05-20T07:31:37.500+10:002021-05-20T07:31:37.500+10:00that would be lovely!that would be lovely!africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-92125484534746655232021-05-20T06:58:17.498+10:002021-05-20T06:58:17.498+10:00Lots of leaves just stay on the ground as mulch, b...Lots of leaves just stay on the ground as mulch, but adding some to the compost really ramps it up. Yes, you are right that most of my gardening consists of taming the wild! africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-12364271586176506712021-05-18T21:55:17.689+10:002021-05-18T21:55:17.689+10:00I use the leaves from our trees that I rake in the...I use the leaves from our trees that I rake in the fall as mulch. I also use newspaper and cardboard if I really need to kill some weeds. It's interesting seeing your photos as it looks like many of your plants grow large and you have to tame them. My problem is usually more about getting my plants to size up. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01816796977553847916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-412457647763007252021-05-14T18:48:53.889+10:002021-05-14T18:48:53.889+10:00ps..when blogspot made changes I was very confused...ps..when blogspot made changes I was very confused and it took longer to do a post and know what to do however after a month I knew what to do and just kept going. I wouldn't move to a whole new platform because I would then have to learn everything. [ps..I hate change] however you soon learn what has changed and how to do it now. Glad you are back blogging. KathyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13278810299840471966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-37557056308422992522021-05-14T18:47:16.709+10:002021-05-14T18:47:16.709+10:00I thought I would post my "reply comment"...I thought I would post my "reply comment" over here so you can see it. Glad to see that you are going to get back into blogging. Have you thought about getting a "ring light" from Kmart they are really cheap like $20 for your photos. I'm sure it was a shock to lose your job when you weren't expecting it, it was a rough year for many people. You'll get into the swing of retirement and before you know it you won't miss work. As long as you plan activities like your crafting and catch up with friends. Lovely to hear from you. KathyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13278810299840471966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-64706865310249566602021-05-13T21:55:30.248+10:002021-05-13T21:55:30.248+10:00We usually use sugarcane mulch. I don't have m...We usually use sugarcane mulch. I don't have much of a green thumb though as my hubby was always the gardener when I was in the workforce. Our mondo grass hardly grows at all so I guess it must like the hot, wet weather up there. After days of storms with frightening lightning we are now due for fine but cold days. A good time to head north 🏝Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578069567609242972.post-49609933268175227532021-05-13T10:05:48.617+10:002021-05-13T10:05:48.617+10:00Again! I am so very glad you're back! Your gar...Again! I am so very glad you're back! Your gardens and yard areas are looking beautiful. I would love to be able to sit down and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with you. LindaLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17728347416196295679noreply@blogger.com