Spring Garden

The sun is shining, the days are longer, our spirits are lifted and my plants are smiling. Today I marvelled at how productive my garden has been over the slow, cold winter months.

These geraniums have come a long way. I look forward to blooming red flowers reminding me of the balconies in Paris.

 

I hacked this lemon tree so hard last summer. I was beginning to wonder whether it was ever going to bear fruit again....I spotted some lovely flowers which gave me hope that I will harvest some lovely lemons again.

My dwarf apple tree was bare over winter. You sometimes wonder whether the are still alive but with a glimpse of sunshine they remind they were just having a little sleep!

I have been so happy with my herbs this year. They have all flourished and I've been able to continually  harvest all year. 

This young orange tree only gave 2 oranges last year. I have tended to it this year but improving the soil with organic matter and it looks like this year will be plentiful with oranges. There are masses of flowers and small oranges growing as the temperature rises.

I will be moving to a new property soon so unfortunately I won't be able to enjoy the citrus harvest this summer. However, i will be taking my pots with me and growing a spring crop in the new garden. Stay tuned...