After an almost 2-year hiatus, the orchid plant occupying space on my kitchen counter started blooming again!
Courtyard Landscaping
Spring is underway, and so are landscaping activities in the central courtyard. The citrus plants (Meyer Lemon and Calamondin) are outside and re-containered, and the 4-yr old juniper bonsai is out of its winter hibernation and now comfortably in its new ceramic pot. I also put together a new succulent centerpiece for the outside dining table. Continuing: a season-long battle with weeds!
Overall, everything’s looking good, so here’s to a great growing season!
Citrus Update
Meyer lemons are coming along well, but the calamondin (Philippine lime, “calamansi”) is really having a bumper crop. I counted at least 4 dozen new fruit. With the weather warming up, I should be able to take these babies outside very soon!
Calamondin Harvest
[24 November, 2022]
First batch of calamondin (or “calamansi”, Philippine lime) from the year-old tree I got earlier this summer. Perfect for a juice drink, or condiment for sauces and dips.
A Windy Day
The Japanese garden courtyard creates whirlwind vortices on windy days like today and apparently, its southwestern corner is an artful leaf collector.
Citrus Bounty
It’s time to bring the citrus plants indoors - a Meyer lemon tree and a calamondin (or “calamansi”, Philippine lime) plant. Just in time to allow the fruit to mature and ripen as the cold weather sets in.
Bonsai Care
Re-potted my 3-yr old juniper bonsai to a slightly larger one, and hoping I didn't stress it too much in the process.
A New Hobby
So I started a new hobby this week.
Outdoor Dining
New outdoor dining set is finally in and now completes the new Japanese-themed backyard space.
Summer’s Bloom
Sure Sign of Spring
Getting ready for another season of landscaping and lawn maintenance shenanigans.
Bumper Crop
Neighbor stopped by this evening to drop off some bounty from this year’s bumper crop. And now all I can think of are some fresh pico de gallo, maybe Margherita pizza, or better yet, pasta puttanesca ...
Marble Rock
The final touch to my spring time house number pillar project: a bed of white marble rock to dress it all up.
Season’s Planters
The annual spring ritual of re-planting the planters happened this weekend. Completely different selections from last year’s.
