Bamboo fun

We have used all of our bamboo harvested from last year. The list of uses is extensive; bed slats, flute, garden fence, pegs, smoke bomb, scaffolding, tee pee poles, mason bee houses, garden stakes, trellis, berry frame, charcoal holders, spoons, cups, awning poles, tree stakes,......and the list goes on.

We will start harvesting over the next few weeks. Just before growing season to make sure the new culms get enough light and do not get damaged. 

Entrance transition

I'm loving the path to the garden at the moment.

You transition off our drive under the Tagasaste (which is full of  Bees, Bellbirds and Kereru), past the Grapefruit,  over the drain and you feel there before you even open the gate.

The narrowing of the path (off the drive), preview of destination and sense of slowing down or arriving always invites me whether I am driving past, going to work or passing through to gather food for a meal.

Comfrey understory

This is my second load of comfrey plantings this month. The first was an understory in my citrus orchard and this is destined for a garden edge.

It is great how easily you can create a dense comfrey barrier by planing out root sections.

Bug houses

As small gardeners start awakening in spring I always try and keep one step ahead with nesting places.

This bug hotel is made especially for mason bees, potters wasps, ladybirds, and lace wings.

Next week I really need to make a few bumble bee nests.