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| So, tomorrow is the first day of Winter here in Australia and it's been really cold in Melbourne (for a while).We still want to grow some veggies over winter, so we thought we'd try using a cold frame. I saw them advertised at Bunnings, so off we went. |
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| Mr 3P only took a few minutes to assemble this and 2 will fit just nicely on each garden bed, although we only got one for now, just too see how it goes. |
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| Of course, I have to take weird photos of a cold frame! |
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| But I did plant some seeds too! Over one half, I planted rocket, which I absolutely LOVE and on the other half of the cold frame I planted winter spinach. |
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| OK, I can't help my self with the weird shots of condensation. I can sit and stare it it for ages . |
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| While I was out in the garden this morning in ballet flats of all things ( I must get some gumboots), I thought I'd get a few shots of some things that are still kicking on in the cold. I planted these succulents, which I got from the kids school fete earlier this year, in the old water feature. I just filled it with a sandy potting mix and some soil (Mr3P drilled some holes in the bottom of the water feature for me), then popped them in randomly with a few rocks. |
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| Please don't ask me what type of succulents they are, 'cause I don't have any idea. |
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| But they are very sweet, don't you think? |
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| These guys have already spread and multiplied, so that's good. |
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| Parsley really kicks on here in winter. I make a mean tabbouleh ( recipe coming soon ) |
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| And of course if you plant mint anywhere near a garden tap it will go nuts! Mixed amongst our mint is also some lemon balm and soon (fingers crossed) some chocolate mint, which I saw at Bunnings the other day and have to go back and get! |
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| This little dude is holding on and growing very slowly, but it's still growing. We planted this orange tree about 6 years ago and Mr3P will not give up on it. This is the first time it has shown any fruit. |
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| Any advice you can give me on winter gardening or using a cold frame would be greatly appreciated. Till next time.... |
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