As we will be away for a while, I thought of taking stock of our garden this morning. Here is a frog rescued from the swimming pool:
The Hairy Golden Orb-weaver spider is still standing guard over the front path. If anything, its web is even larger than before. I caught it in the midst of its breakfast:
Moving towards a shady part of the garden, my eyes lit up at the sight of a few Crocosmia blossoms:
The carpet of moss under the trees is doing well, especially after a light shower of rain yesterday:
Even though something has been attacking the zinnia plants growing in a pot, I was pleased to see this bud a day or two ago:
Which, by today, had opened to reveal the beauty within:
Something Over Tea 
Beautiful frog
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As our pool is salty, we placed it in a bird bath to rinse off 🙂
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Good to see the colours.
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Thank you, Jaya.
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Thank you for these. Enjoy your break
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One greatly looked forward to: a round trip of nearly 2 000km which will provide me with fresh material for my blog – and time spent with my youngest grandchildren 🙂
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🙂
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Your frog is gorgeous, Anne.
I take it as a given you are happy with your hubby and did not feel the need to kiss this frog?
Ha ha!!
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It’s markings looks a bit different to the common River Frogs I’ve found around our pond.
Is it a different species, do you know?
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I am hoping someone will be able to identify it for me.
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Skoe die foto’s is pragtig!
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Baie dankie, Toortsie 🙂
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That zinnia is a beauty and so is the frog. Hope your time away from home is a good one.
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Thank you very much. Some ‘time out’ is necessary and it will be good to drive to another part of the country for a few days – and to spend time with my youngest grandchildren 🙂
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Enjoy, enjoy!
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Little froggie went to hopping in the wrong place. It is lucky you found him.
Have a great time with your Grands.
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Thank you, Lisa.
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Jou tuin is baie interessant, Anne.
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Dankie, Una. 34 jaar gelede het dit soos ‘n woestyn gelyk en toe het ons bome geplant. Ek gebruik geen gifstowwe nie, so dit is altyd interessant om te sien wat hier kom kuier 🙂
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Geniet die kleinkinders!
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Ek sien uit om saam met hulle te wees 🙂
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Good save on the frog…I hope his skin is okay from the salt. Dracula is still at it, I see!
I love zinnias, they are so cheerful and look forward to planting mine in a month or so.
Enjoy your trip to see your family, I bet it is overdue!
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The trip is long overdue – we leave tomorrow 🙂 I am hoping the zinnias will survive sans care.
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Yes, we call the carpet of moss in our garden ‘the lawn’.
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The moss covers the area under the trees and blends well with the grass – when the latter gets enough rain to need mowing 🙂
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Nice to know this garden full of life will be waiting on your return. Enjoy your trip, Anne, and safe travels!
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It will be fun reporting on things seen away from home – and I do wonder if the spider will still be in place 🙂 🙂
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She might go into hibernation with the cooler temperatures (we had a VERY cold morning in Pretoria today!) and then return with the spring.
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Things are looking lovely!
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I find that even during the drought there are interesting things to see in the garden. We have enjoyed some light rain over the past few days and growing things seem to respond almost immediately.
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Wow, great shots 📷
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Thank you for your comment, Obong.
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Great patterns on the frog. Your photos are beautiful.
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Thank you – I am pleased that you have enjoyed them.
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You are leaving interesting sights behind and the spider will be larger than life after feasting on all its prey while you are gone. Safe travels!
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I will look out for the spider on my return 🙂
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