Page 16 - may2021

garden goings-on...

FLOWERING BETWEEN MAY - AUGUST
l Pachypodium saundersiae - Kudu lily
l Aloes & Succulents
l Erythrina lysistemon
l Prunus species
l Begonias
l Figs
l Strelitzias
l Tulips
l Irises
l Kalanchoe species
l Daffodils
l Namaqualand daisies
l Mexican Chia
l Pepiche
FRUITING BETWEEN MAY - AUGUST
l Grewia flavescens - Raisinbush
l Papaya - Pawpaw
l Passiflora edulis - Granadilla
l Physalis species - Cape gooseberry
l Citrus species - Lemon etc..
l Prunus species - Peach etc.
l Schinus molle - Pepper tree
l Coffea arabica - Coffee
l Guava
l Rubus species - Silver caneberry
l Pyracantha species - Firethorn
CHORES TO DO
l Turn compost - watch out for nests and beneficial insects
l Prune shrubs, roses, diseased wood, and dead branches
l Deadhead spent flowers
l Clean tools & sort out shed
l Sow Winter veg and early Spring flowers
l Remove debris from ponds and prune back if overcrowded
l Time to eliminate mealybugs by pruning back diseased
wood, and cleaning all irrigation nozzles
l Harvest Tatsoi, Bok choy, Jerusalem artichokes, Fennel,
Broad beans & other Veg
l Enjoy the Winter colours Text & photos by S.C
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