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Hi, I just registered here! I am from South Africa and live close the ocean. We are in the middle to late winter here so very little is happening in terms of the garden, which is composed mainly of all types of succulent plants, as very little other grows in this windy, salty spot. We bought the house 2 years ago and I started to develop my garden a little more than a year ago from scratch.
In addition I do also collect succulents, several hundred pots all on racks without much protection, but for as much rain protection as I can muster.
We also travel to nature reserves from time to time, and I try and post pictures of these trips on my blog. So you are welcome to visit. I will also add some of those pics here in future.
Below is a picture of one of the areas in my garden.
LT
12 Aug, 2012
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Yes and welcome from me to L_T looking forward to seeing more of your garden and travels.
12 Aug, 2012
To me its amazing that you can grow succulents outside, it looks lovely
12 Aug, 2012
Hi Little things and welcome to GoY! I have been lucky enough to visit your beautiful country and I'm so looking forward to seeing your photos.
12 Aug, 2012
Kind of you all. Thanks! As I find my way around here I will visit your pages. I look forward to inspirations from other gardens and to share my plants and plant hobby. LT
12 Aug, 2012
Hello and welcome! Your garden is going to prove very interesting as it will be so different from anything most of us can do. There is a member of GOY who will love your garden as he collects cacti and succulents with a passion. How wonderful to live by the ocean.
12 Aug, 2012
Welcome Little_things, look forward to seeing more of your garden soon..
12 Aug, 2012
Welcome aboard Little Things. I am new to this site too and I'm from NZ. I have travelled to your wonderful country and your garden will be very interesting to watch. Are you near Cape Town?
12 Aug, 2012
Should succulents be kept completely dry ? I bought one with no label at a Scout sale. It turns brown whatever I do, but keeps making new growth.
13 Aug, 2012
Lovely garden - and Welcome by the way! Hope you enjoy GoY as much as we all do! :o)
13 Aug, 2012
Thanks, yes I do not mind the ocean! LOL! Thanks for all the friendly welcomes!
Diane, depends on the plant (specie) and growing cycle.
Cheers
LT
13 Aug, 2012
Hi LT, welcome to Goy. I look forward to seeing lots more of your garden. I love succulents too.
13 Aug, 2012
Hi PoppyL99, Thanks.
13 Aug, 2012
Hi there LT , hello from me .
Just love the sunset pic , it really glows .
13 Aug, 2012
Thanks, glad you like it. LT
13 Aug, 2012
hello and welcome LT. I love your garden and am really looking forward to seeing more of your photos. I've never been to SA, but maybe one day.....:D
14 Aug, 2012
I will do my best! LT
14 Aug, 2012
hey Little things...welcome to GOY...i'm looking forward to seeing all your pics and reading your blogs...:-)
20 Aug, 2012
Thanks Sandra.
20 Aug, 2012
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Welcome Little-Things!
Your garden looks great! Lots of shape and structure. We all have different problems to contend with in gardening, but the idea of living close to the ocean..even with the problems that brings sounds heaven.
12 Aug, 2012