I was away longer than expected and didn’t have much time to write. I’m back now and I’m glad to be able to spend some time on the balcony with the plants.

The biggest news is that the tomato plants are flowering and fruiting up a storm. Even though it’s pretty much winter here and night temperatures are getting down to 9°C, the tomato plants have got some green tomatoes on them. Can’t wait to taste the first one that ripens!

Picture time…

The saddest news is that most of the lavender seedlings didn’t survive. There’s only one seedling out of 8 that looks like it’s going to live, the rest of them are either dead or dying. I’ve already planted new seeds and hope these ones will yield at least 2 more viable plants.

My frangipani is another worry. I bought it in mid March 2007 and re-potted it. I thought I’m doing everything right by this tree, but it’s not growing any new leaves. Mind you, it is quite cool now and the frangipani might be dormant, but then again it hasn’t dropped its leaves, but then again it’s only early winter here. Argh! I should stop obsessing over it. The leaves it has are green and I’m sure when spring comes around, it’ll be ready to show me some new growth.