Tuesday, October 17, 2017

17/10/2017 A walk in the garden. Post up early today as we are going out this evening to friends.

Maximum temperature 24C, minimum 14C.  14 km/h SE winds, 35 km/h gusts. Dry.

Forecast says rain tomorrow at 5pm I wonder if it will be right on time!!
Wish we knew someone with pigs, so many acorns!!

Bee on the viburnum.

The bay tree has buds on it !
We nearly lost this shrub a few winters back when we had heavy snow.  Hope it is now big enough to cope if it should happen again.

Bumble bee on one of the zinnias.

Calendula...

as above.

Still a few figs on the trees.

Pampas grass.

Rosemary blossom.

Speckled Wood (Pararge aegeria)


For those following our South African holiday Part 6 went on line today HERE

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  1. LindaOctober 17, 2017 at 3:15 PM

    I hope you have a great time this evening, Diane! Beautiful series, and so refreshing to see bees, too! We need them!

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    1. RhodesiaOctober 18, 2017 at 3:04 PM

      Thanks Linda we had a good time with a great meal. Just came home a bit late for us! We are not good at late nights anymore!!!! Take care Diane

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  2. SallyOctober 17, 2017 at 5:26 PM

    Lovely photos, Diane. Enjoy your evening with friends!

    I didn't know pigs like acorns. :)

    xoxo

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    1. RhodesiaOctober 18, 2017 at 3:05 PM

      Thanks Sally yes we had a good time. Pigs love acorns :-) Take care Diane

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  3. PamOctober 17, 2017 at 5:42 PM

    Great shots Diane.

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  4. PerthDailyPhotoOctober 17, 2017 at 6:42 PM

    Still lots of summer colour left in your garden Diane. I'm curious.. did the rain arrive exactly at 5 yesterday, that's what you call a precise estimation 😀

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    1. RhodesiaOctober 18, 2017 at 4:12 PM

      Ha ha it is now 16h11 and there is no sign of anything that looks like rain, I will let you know if there is any change. Take care Diane

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  5. Beside a babbling brook...October 17, 2017 at 7:28 PM

    Enjoy!

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    1. RhodesiaOctober 18, 2017 at 4:12 PM

      We did just a bit late home though. We are not good at late nights anymore!! Keep well Diane

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  6. Marie SmithOctober 17, 2017 at 9:11 PM

    Beautiful photos, Diane.

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  7. The Yum ListOctober 18, 2017 at 3:12 AM

    I've read many times about the famous Iberico pigs dining only on acorns - a diet that gives them rich succulent meat supposedly. But, I don't think I've ever seen an acorn before. Iberico ham sells for a high price because of their special diet. Maybe you can cash in? ;-)

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    1. RhodesiaOctober 18, 2017 at 4:14 PM

      Mmmmm Interesting we have good few sackfuls :-) Maybe we should look into it. Have a great day Diane

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  8. Emma SpringfieldOctober 18, 2017 at 6:04 AM

    Love the Pampas grass. Suh pretty pictures.

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    1. RhodesiaOctober 18, 2017 at 4:15 PM

      Thanks Emma your comments are appreciated. Have a fun day Diane

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  9. Nancy ChanOctober 18, 2017 at 10:04 AM

    Acorns are new to me and I didn't know that pigs eat acorns. This morning I harvest 4 figs from my plants. They are so fresh and sweet.

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    1. RhodesiaOctober 18, 2017 at 4:17 PM

      Figs straight from the tree are fantastic. I have though dried three huge bagfuls as well to keep us going for a while when the fresh ones are over :-) Keep well Diane

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  10. PamOctober 18, 2017 at 4:47 PM

    Those acorns are great for decorating with. I love them. A fig from the tree, that would be cool. Great pics.

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    1. RhodesiaOctober 18, 2017 at 5:30 PM

      The figs are delicious, lovely and fresh. So what do you do with acorns? Have a good day Diane

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  11. GaelynOctober 20, 2017 at 2:37 AM

    Look at all these flowers you still have. Fall has definitely ended flowers here.

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    1. RhodesiaOctober 21, 2017 at 7:03 AM

      Flowers are coming out again, totally confused by the warmer weather we have just had!!! Take care Diane

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