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Friday, 15 June 2012

June 15., 2012

 It is amazing how succulents tend to get rosy edgings in winter! 
This normally dull grey plant has large leaves - the outer ones about the size of a slice of bread. 
It has been growing in the rockery for a number of years and has never flowered. 
Last year I took cuttings and planted them against the brick wall at the front of the house. 
Much to my surprise, this year a thick meter-long stem emerged from one of the biggest plants.
Clusters of small flowers cover the length of the stem.

Thursday, 14 June 2012

June 14, 2012


Today we had soft drizzly rain - every drop more than welcome!
Although the gauge said only 7mm, perhaps more will fall during the night.
It has been very dry since Cyclone Irina

Wednesday, 13 June 2012

June 13, 2012

A beautiful winter carpet under the Umdoni Waterberry Tree
(
Syzygium cordatum - SA Tree no 555)