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garden goings-on...

FLOWERING AUGUST - NOVEMBER
l Grevillea robusta
l Erythrina lysistemon
l Acacia mellifera and A. galpinii
l Securidaca longipedunculata
l Combretum pyracantha
l Cadaba aphylla
l Punica granatum - Pomegranate
l Vygies
l Arctotis spp.
l Gazania spp.
l Viola spp.
l Amaryllis spp.
l Drimia spp.
l Freesia spp.
FRUITING AUGUST - NOVEMBER
l Prunus spp. (Peach, nectarine, apricot, plum..)
l Rubus spp.
l Strawberries
l Kiwi
l Citrus spp. (Grapefruit, Kumquats, Lemon..)
l Pineapple
l Apples
l Pears
CHORES TO DO
l Protect fruit from birds and pests
l Watch out for spider mite in hot dry conditions
l Keep watering regularly before the rains
l Spread top soil and compost on garden beds, and lawns
l Cultivate in preparation for rain
l Harvest spring vegetables like Asparagus
l Remove frost cloth and pack away.
l Sow late spring to summer flowers (Viola spp, Marigolds)
l Sow all vegetables recommended for Spring sowing
(Okra, Chili, Tomato, Eggplant...)
l Harvest spring fruit, and preserve excess
l Transplant rose cuttings
l Make sure tools are under cover - protect from rains
Text & photos by S.C
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