HARVEST TIME

 

The capsicum has turned completely red.

 

I'm thrilled.

 

Does this mean it can be harvested?

 

Or should I wait a few more days?

 

The fruit is about the same size as when I first showed it to you in this post.

 

It just got a bit rounder.

 

 

The Basil is doing well.

 

Can you smell the fragrance?

 

It wafts into the house when there is a strong breeze.

 

:-)
 

~Ema N~

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THUNDERSTORM

 

It rained and rained and then rained some more today.

 

Wind and thunder. Drama.

I watched it through the window.

I worried for the trees.

Its branches, already heavy with fruit,

now under greater strain with the added weight of rainwater.



I worried for the birds in the trees.

 

Come inside and take shelter!

~Ema N~

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CAPSICUM

This capsicum makes me happy.

I wake up and think: "Oh, how much has the capsicum grown overnight?".

I get up and go for a visit, even when it's raining.

Look at the green, shiny surface. I just have to reach out and touch it!

The unripe fruit is the same colour as the leaves and stems.
So well camouflaged. I didn't see it when it was a tiny baby.

There are aphids.
 Can you spot them in the pix? I check daily and pluck the infected leaves.

But the ants that 'milk' the aphids also help pollinate the flowers.

 

I can't remember if I had planted yellow or red capsicum.

 Have to wait and see.

:-)

 

~Ema N~

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MINT

The mint plant is doing well.

It glows in the morning sun.

Brushed my fingers over the leaves.

Inhaled the fresh, minty smell.

I felt calm, peaceful.

Gave it a drink of rainwater collected from yesterday's storm.

Sprigs added to tea.

Thank you, mint!

Did you know mint plants have square stems?

Most plant stems are round.

Stinging Nettles also have square stems.

 

~Ema N~

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