I am unable to imagine October is sort of over. I do neglect my weblog nowadays and have not written a put up for over a month now. The Carnival of Flowers can also be over after 1000’s of holiday makers made the journey up the Toowoomba Vary to see the gorgeous parks and gardens. The climate was largely advantageous which made it a pleasing time to walk by way of the numerous gardens.
There was one other rain occasion this month however it did not appear to be as unhealthy as earlier ones for these in areas that flood aside from our neighbours in New South Wales the place some cities had been flooded as soon as once more. It has been the fourth time this 12 months for some areas. We stay on a hill so do not get flooded however it’s the forecast of storms with large hail which have me on edge. The poppies have nearly completed flowering and I’m saving the seed of the one pictured above as somebody who drives by regularly had observed them and requested if I might save him some seed. Contemplating what number of seeds are in every seed head that’s not an issue in any respect.
The foxgloves are lastly flowering however they are not as ‘full’ as those within the parks and gardens so maybe I ought to fertilize them. I actually ought to learn up on the way to take care of them as they did not flower a lot final 12 months as I had them rising in pots. Now they’re within the floor and are a lot happier. The hollyhocks are able to flower and this 12 months I would plant some seeds in late December as one of many gardeners in our native parks mentioned they plant them in March which I did however I feel they could have meant they planted out their seedlings in March not that they put the seeds in then. Usually they’re flowering by now however maybe the chilly winter impeded their development. Who is aware of? I’m not a lot of a inexperienced thumb.
As ordinary we went to the Bromeliad Present throughout the Carnival and acquired a few new to us Broms.
I wanted to make some cleaning soap and was lucky sufficient to purchase a few 3 litre tins of olive oil for $6.95 every a couple of months again. I had been dreading forking out some huge cash for olive oil as all the pieces has gone up in worth so could not imagine it once I noticed these tins on particular. The use-by date is not till properly into subsequent 12 months so I purchased two.
I very stupidly tried out a brand new recipe and used 1000g olive oil and 500g coconut oil. I had a sense it will make a tender cleaning soap however went forward anyway. Massive mistake! It’s six weeks since I made the cleaning soap and it’s nonetheless tender so in future I’ll use a few of my outdated recipes. I observed that Rice Bran Oil is again in Woolworths and it is not too costly so will purchase a few of that because it appears to make a more durable cleaning soap from reminiscence.
It has been a tragic month for a number of folks I do know as one has simply misplaced her hubby and one other has a hubby who has been recognized with a terminal sickness. Then I learn on a weblog that Mimi from A Tray of Bliss had handed away after a brief sickness. She had solely posted on social media in September and did not point out that she was unwell that I might see so it got here as fairly a shock to listen to of her loss of life. Life will be very laborious at instances.
Now it’s time I braved the mosquitoes which have descended on our property and see if I can pull out a couple of extra weeds earlier than it rains once more tonight. It’s again to weekly mowing right here in Queensland however I assume it will not be lengthy earlier than we might be again in drought as soon as once more. It all the time appears to be the best way after a 12 months or so of moist climate. That is Queensland for you! I adore it anyway as it’s a excellent spot to stay. Simply ask the 1000’s of southerners who’ve moved up right here within the final couple of years.
Have an exquisite week!
