I walked around the garden, and took some snapshots, late this afternoon. It is looking green at least, we have been in a drought or so they tell us, for the last four years.
Living on the Murray River, in an irrigated area - we rely on the river for our lives. We have a citrus and vine property - and we still are growing our crops. But over the last two years, because of drought our allocations have been reduced. This year is the third - but at least we have 48% this year, last year it was 21%.
In that time we have had to let the garden go, but we did manage to hold onto the roses and a few plants. This year at least we have green lawn, and have had flowers on the roses.
So come with Luigi and I around the garden.
Come on Luigi is waiting, he has already come around to the side of the house.
This is the view looking onto the road from the front porch. I do enjoy sitting here, contemplating the view and having my coffee with this wonderful view everyday.
Even though it is a little tough at the moment because of an oversupply of grapes, the drought and having to buy water - we still have a wonderful place to live - I am so grateful.
We are all in the same situation here, and are all feeling the effects around us.
The human spirit is great and we persurvere on....
And see what the season will bring.
Poppy
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