Monday 12 September 2016

Here & Now 5

The warm sun came back out today. The day dawned, fresh and new, with nature's greens just that touch brighter and deeper after being 'polished' by yesterday's rain. Spring rain that drummed on our rooftop, filled our water tanks and soaked into our soil. Welcome rain that I hope falls regularly throughout our Spring.

Our here and now days are Spring days, hopeful days. Just as I have responded to the new warmth that September brings, so too have many of the plants in my garden. Just look at our mandarin tree:

 Buds!

 Blossoms!

 Bees!

Loving //  The song, Blessed,  off the new album from the amazing Australian singer/songwriter,
                 Deborah Conway and her partner, guitarist Willy Zeiger.
Eating //  A few beans here, a couple of snow peas there, as I munch my way around the garden.
               (It's a wonder there's anything left to bring in for a meal!)
Drinking // Lemony cordial
Feeling //  'Happy tired' after a late night out with one of my close friends.
Making //  Hand stamped wrapping papers for gifts.
                 (Flower stamps in black ink on recycled brown paper.)
Thinking // I want to plant some Zinnias soon.
Dreaming //Of the freedom of no-school holiday days with my boy.

For those of you who would like a little listen to the amazing voice of Deborah Conway, you can click on this link which will take you to a list of video clips on her website. Blessed isn't among them but I hope you'll find another song there that you'll love.

Over at Sarah's blog, Say, Little Hen!, there are lots of photos to love. You can pop over there to find the links (or add your own) to posts from others who have their own here and now-s happening!

Have a lovely start to your week.
Meg












11 comments:

  1. Love the bee in the blossom and your mandarins are looking great (mine are still in early bud). Did you make the lemony cordial from your garden?

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    1. That bee was so hard to photograph...he kept buzzing away just as I managed to get him in any sort of focus! We don't have a lemon tree in our garden at the moment, we did originally but had to remove it because it was diseased and not getting enough light. Haven't replaced it yet. I do have a stash of lemon juice and lime juice in freezer from gifted fruit though. I use that. Meg

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    2. I had to settle for potted citrus for similar reasons in order to try and give them somewhere to survive in our space. On the up side, whenever we inevitably move next, maybe I'll be able to pack them up with us for a change. :)

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  2. I love zinnia's, I won't be planting anything until we get back from holidays, but it's definitely something to look forward too.

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    1. I love the bright colours of Zinnias and bees love them! You must be really excited about your holiday, Cheryl. I hope you have a fabulous time! Meg:)

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  3. Thank-you so much for joining in again Meg! I always enjoy reading your Here & Now posts. Your mandarin tree certainly does look very happy! It's a lovely time of year, isn't it, when everything begins to flower and fruit?

    Sarah x

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    1. Thanks, Sarah. I love visiting your blog and looking at your amazing photos and knitting patterns! Meg:)

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  4. Don't you just love citrus blossoms? They have the most amazing scent! I loved reading your post! Happy Spring and holidays! Megan x

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    1. Thanks, Megan. Citrus blossoms do smell wonderful and the bees love them! Meg:)

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  5. Gorgeous post and amazing photos! It really cheers me up to see such beautiful sunny shots when it's cold and rainy here! :)

    Kate x
    https://applesnblackberries.wordpress.com/

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    1. Thanks, Kate. More Spring rain is falling here today so no sunny vistas out my windows, lots of clouds and raindrops instead. The rain has kept me inside but offered the perfect excuse to bake chocolate chip cookies:) Meg

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