under the macadamia tree

I'm changing a few things about the way I garden this year. I'm letting as many heirloom varieties go to seed as I can to both save and harvest the seeds to store for next season and also to encourage self-sowing. This also has the added benefit of encouraging beneficial predatory insects into the garden and keeps the pollinators happy. I'm also looking ahead in terms of saving money in the future by not having to constantly replenish seed stocks as heirloom varieties can be expensive and also potentially hard to access in times of high demand.  Over successive sowings these varieties should also become better acclimated to our local conditions here in Ipswich which can be freezing or swelteringly hot and humid depending on the season.  Have a beautiful day. 

                                This past weekend we had our first taste of the summer that is to come. Dark low skies and lots of rain. The garden and frogs loved it. I've been listening to the frogs unsychronized chorus of an evening as they each call out from their respective downpipes. I do love a green tree frog. The snails and slugs love it too. I've been having to wash lettuce extra carefully. It's the old joke -  What's worse than finding a snail in your salad?  Finding half a snail. Today it is beautiful and sunny with a fresh breeze to blow away the clouds. It's wonderful to be at home with no plans to go anywhere and spend some time in the garden and catch up on some domestic chores. I might even listen to a podcast or two.  May your day be beautiful and kind.