The wee gardener
We are gardening full swing! It’s been a delightful mix of sunshine and rain here in Tasmania- perfect for new shoots. Even the seeds that I have kept in the cupboard for far too long have pushed their way up through the soil to take in the lovely weather. We marvel at their tenderness and strength and hope that we too will be strong enough to grow and produce fruit. The children are always so astonished to see the change from seed to leaf. It really is a miracle that happens there under the warm soil. How does this dormant shell know when to burst forth? There are some things in this world that science can explain, but will never really know.
New shoots are always so encouraging
These little shoots bring me hope. They remind me that sleeping things can wake and grow, and things that appear stagnant can change and bring new life. I hope the same can be said for me…
The new shoots have also tempted the wildlife to come to our garden. Big Wallaby has been visiting every morning and lying in the sun by the woodshed. She doesn’t seem phased when we all troop out the front door and load up the car beside her. I guess experience has told her we mean no harm despite our noise. Spindle the echidna tromps across the lawn in the twilight and sometimes first thing in the morning. Eat! We love that you tidy up the Jack Jumpers for us! And our friend the possum, (whom we grow all our vegetables for), had the hide to try and get in the loungeroom window last night. You’d think breaking into the vege patch would be enough of a thrill, but no! There is nothing like scraping crumbs off the drawing desks. Does anyone know how to teach sharing and manners to possums. I’d be happy to let him in the garden if he would leave some things for us.
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Kylie said,
November 26, 2011 at 11:41 am
Ahh that cheeky possum! One if not the same climbs our front porch all the time, and tonight we busted him climbing over our fence and about to eat my flowers!