tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.comments2024-02-29T08:40:13.944+02:00Eco Footprint ~ South AfricaDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comBlogger8885125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-24299942096548082022022-11-01T17:05:51.254+02:002022-11-01T17:05:51.254+02:00Thank you AnonymousThank you AnonymousDanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-57016517655756857942022-10-27T17:13:40.924+02:002022-10-27T17:13:40.924+02:00The seedpod is from Boophone disticha. The seeds f...The seedpod is from Boophone disticha. The seeds from the malgas lily are quite different (unless there is regional difference between the names used )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-52357403478009594552022-08-26T09:56:29.075+02:002022-08-26T09:56:29.075+02:00In south africa we dig a hole 1mx1mx3m , fill it u...In south africa we dig a hole 1mx1mx3m , fill it up during winter with veg peels and soil during winter /old news papers setra , plating start end of august as it is realy getting warm before spring , grew herbert squash last year up to 13kg , white boer pumpkins up to 12kg and giant pumpkins in 2020 over 300 -500kg .... key is top soil and tons of fertilizers... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-85875432629810592742022-02-12T14:37:51.207+02:002022-02-12T14:37:51.207+02:00There is no reason to kill them - they are merely ...There is no reason to kill them - they are merely doing what they were born to do - eat fruit ;)<br /><br />Just don't want them eating my fruit :DDanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-4484601866244904352022-02-11T21:11:12.217+02:002022-02-11T21:11:12.217+02:00I admire you for not killing the birds I admire you for not killing the birds Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079516558493955720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-64083055361660516072021-12-19T15:54:17.959+02:002021-12-19T15:54:17.959+02:00Eleanor - I have that book and agree. Problem is ...Eleanor - I have that book and agree. Problem is this year the wretched mousebirds left me the tithe...<br /><br />Between our Ridgeback / Border Collies cross, and the birds - both helping themselves, this year was a disaster. Yes the RB / BC cross loves fruit and happily helps herself to low hanging goodies - and even berries off prickly vines...Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-28572448718400794812021-12-19T10:32:21.104+02:002021-12-19T10:32:21.104+02:00That is certainly a good idea. Sadly I don't e...That is certainly a good idea. Sadly I don't eat jam <br />I do eat fruit but again have to be careful of stone fruits. Jane's delicious garden facebook does a post on how she shares her fruit with the birds and how she collects and cooks the plums. Maybe her birds aren't as greedy but I think it's because she collects them daily. Hopefully you'll have better luck next yearEleanornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-69345501676439709982021-12-07T13:07:10.069+02:002021-12-07T13:07:10.069+02:001st Man - Thank you. Thankfully, the balls were s...1st Man - Thank you. Thankfully, the balls were strung up beyond the reach of our cat. ;)<br /><br />I try and focus on the happier times, but as you say, it is an extremely difficult time of year.<br /><br />Hugs back at you too :)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-42493400147209050652021-12-07T07:39:47.306+02:002021-12-07T07:39:47.306+02:00What a wonderful tangible memory to have. It'...What a wonderful tangible memory to have. It's beautiful with the lights and without. I know that's a treasure. And the balls hanging in straight rows I can't even imagine how hard that was. With our cat, that would become a cat toy, ha. <br /><br />I know the holidays are hard, but take solace in the season and think of the happy memories from throughout your life. <br /><br />1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-84524037187879219132021-12-07T07:26:15.646+02:002021-12-07T07:26:15.646+02:00africanaussie - Thank you. Yes, that scene is ver...africanaussie - Thank you. Yes, that scene is very dear to my heart as it is the last "project" that Ronnie undertook before he was diagnosed at the end of March the next year.<br /><br />Have a blessed Christmas too.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-4737064314136046892021-12-07T02:09:38.158+02:002021-12-07T02:09:38.158+02:00Oh I love that Christmas scene made from old palle...Oh I love that Christmas scene made from old pallets. I have a Christmas pyramid that my daughter sent from Germany, along with my nativity and an advent calendar. Have a wonderfully blessed Christmas, I know how hard it is not seeing family that live far away.africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-47702239383939680972021-12-06T12:23:13.437+02:002021-12-06T12:23:13.437+02:00Thank you for your kind words, anonymous.
Would&#...Thank you for your kind words, anonymous.<br /><br />Would've loved to see your old aloe Christmas Tree. But, I'm sure a bonsai jacaranda is easier to handle ;)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-77388524638049350782021-12-06T06:00:22.164+02:002021-12-06T06:00:22.164+02:00Hi Danni lovely to be getting your posts again. We...Hi Danni lovely to be getting your posts again. We had a huge old aloe in our garden and when the flower candelabra dried out on the plant it made a lovely Christmas tree. These days I use a bonsai Jacaranda. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01403316080856784100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-45427892447469316582021-11-15T12:42:03.632+02:002021-11-15T12:42:03.632+02:00Thanks Rosemary :DThanks Rosemary :DDanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-71103391598995267022021-11-15T12:38:03.518+02:002021-11-15T12:38:03.518+02:00What a great idea 💡 What a great idea 💡 Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16200994134592104945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-11359738630780302162021-11-15T09:50:25.010+02:002021-11-15T09:50:25.010+02:001st Man - That's what I do best too ;)1st Man - That's what I do best too ;)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-27266536303687676212021-11-15T03:30:55.838+02:002021-11-15T03:30:55.838+02:00What great ideas! And I had to laugh when you aid...What great ideas! And I had to laugh when you aid "tart it up" a bit. I'm always tarting things up, LOL!!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-87655351188160712982021-10-16T10:42:17.697+02:002021-10-16T10:42:17.697+02:00You're welcome :)You're welcome :)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-5360154952537664232021-10-16T10:11:42.870+02:002021-10-16T10:11:42.870+02:00What a great tip. Thank you! What a great tip. Thank you! Pamela and Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11331453649988434027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-9708851096622046052021-10-07T13:18:20.199+02:002021-10-07T13:18:20.199+02:00Life has certainly changed - for so very many reas...Life has certainly changed - for so very many reasons.<br /><br />Thankfully, I have worked from home since 2012 so that "change" has not affected me.<br /><br />My grandson is currently writing matric - this year (and last year) cannot have been easy on him. I hope it hasn't affected his results too negatively.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-58694763075096755862021-10-07T11:08:56.187+02:002021-10-07T11:08:56.187+02:00Glad tor you have your son nearby. Life has change...Glad tor you have your son nearby. Life has changed so much for all of us since lockdown. Work from home is the new default for many young people. My niece's kids are teachers and they have often worked online - that is also a good solution for the kids who are at home, for whatever reason - half the class 'here' and the others behind the screen.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-53362151471486308112021-08-07T09:12:24.211+02:002021-08-07T09:12:24.211+02:001st Man - the effects of Covid-19 has impacted eve...1st Man - the effects of Covid-19 has impacted everyone I fear. Lockdown's certainly are hectically detrimental to businesses.<br /><br />Re: the Nordica Rosa (Rosie) - I would highly recommend a cast iron stove that can double up as both a cooking / heating station would serve you better than just a fireplace. Especially during power outages.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-15683760912837451932021-08-07T03:28:20.010+02:002021-08-07T03:28:20.010+02:00Hey, we're never too old to learn anything new...Hey, we're never too old to learn anything new. So nice to "see" you again. We're still not at the farm, a job loss for a year for 2nd Man and then the pandemic has pushed back our plans but we're working that way again. After our terrible Winter disaster in this state and us being without power for days, I came back here to check out the info on your "Rosie". 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-67286389852152594692021-08-05T14:52:02.922+02:002021-08-05T14:52:02.922+02:00Thanks Unknown. Please won't you add your nam...Thanks Unknown. Please won't you add your name so I know whom I'm talking to ;)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375887793985280500.post-2840024041517429852021-08-05T14:28:17.857+02:002021-08-05T14:28:17.857+02:00Great to have you back, Dani!Great to have you back, Dani!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14732639644643878036noreply@blogger.com