Oh Daphne!

Different smells evoke different memories for me. One of my favourite childhood smells is that of Daphne, hence why I wanted my own Daphne in my garden.

This particular Daphne is Daphne Odora Leucanthe "Alba" but I am going to call it Jessica for short.

I patiently wait for it's little white flowers to come out.

Oh Daphne!

Actually MY house!

We have moved! It has been a busy couple of weeks transitioning into our new house but I'm already on to making it our own.

Existing vege garden complete with shade cloth!

First task was to plant the feijoa tree that I got given from my workmates a month ago. The soil had a clay base so I mixed some compost in and then mulched the tree with pea straw. I did the same with the citrus trees - a Meyer Lemon and a Grapefruit tree. All are looking healthy as they get established.

There are a couple of raised garden beds already so I have used these to get some stuff planted for eating. I divided the rhubarb and strawberries in one (got to love plant duplication!!) and in the other I planted Awapuni seedlings - brassicas and spinach. There were already some carrots in there which have been a favourite edible treat for my 3 year old nephew to pick fresh.

I have never had to start from scratch before so it has been an interesting process to put my ideas into actual landscape designs for the property. I actually found out I'm not too bad with a pencil!! We start our first landscaping project this weekend..... watch this space!!

Actually MY house!