Yesterday I took you on a walk around the area. Today, I'm taking advantage of the continuing good weather to take a closer look at the garden around the house. There is not really a vegetable garden, at least not all year round. That doesn't prevent us from finding a lot of interesting and unusual species.
Below, you can see this meadow sage or Salvia pratensis, it's quite incredible that these are still in flower, isn't it ? In the background you can see the flock of sheep that are settled in the meadow.
A more general view of the grounds, the "Trois Becs"(Three Spouts) adorn the valley and just below, one of the cherry trees in which the birds enjoy themselves in the summer... and not only !
Still in the meadow around the house, a field knautie or Knautia arvensis, a flower that looks like clover. Underneath is Field Mustard, Sinapis arvensis. And in third place, the Rosehip, from which excellent jams and jellies are made, even if it takes a lot of work !
As I pass by, I spot the remains of a wild fennel and, more importantly, some ripe seeds. What better opportunity for a seed addict ?
On the way home, almost unsurprisingly, I come across this bunch of Calendula. As always, it's seeds that I find and bring back. The interesting thing about this species is that it hybridizes very quickly and easily.
Below the field, red-rooted pigweed is running on the slope. This one is like all the others, edible, but depending on the type of soil, this subspecies can store nitrates in the soil, and this can be potentially toxic.
After all these discoveries, we spend a little time unblocking a rainwater drain. It was blocked and we had to pour a lot of water several times to get it to work again. On the fifth attempt, it was a success :)
Small operation to restore a chair that was unstuck, but not broken. As I'm also a carpenter, I fixed it in a jiffy... Afterwards, as often, I started the operation without taking pictures of the original. For the tightening, I used a strap and turnbuckles.
I assure you, we didn't bring in that much wood, but I find this wall of logs particularly beautiful and it must be recognized that this living material plays an essential role in the countryside, as much for nourishing the soil as for the fireplace and heating !
Here we are in this part called the rock garden, which reproduces, both in terms of soil and exposure, the region or low altitudes of the Alps.
You will find, successively, a rosemary and its orchid-like flowers and a miniature pomegranate tree, its fruits and one of its flowers. When will the real harvest come ?
A little above the garden, there is this white marble bust that watches over the garden and I must say that it appears to me as a sort of peaceful guardian, a bit like a shepherd's dog watching over his flock.
Let's come to the part that is perhaps the most important, or at least the one we spend the most time with, the swimming pool, which is a natural pool, without chemicals, and which is fed by spring water.
The filtration is done by the plants that border it on two sides. You can feel the purity of the water and it has nothing to do with pools treated with chlorine or other chemicals. It is similar to a lake or a river in terms of water quality and softness.
Last view on the pond and harvesting of some Swamp Hibiscus pods, Hibiscus moscheutos. Go and see some pictures on the internet, it's really worth it !
I hope you have enjoyed this visit to the garden and the story of these discoveries and actions :)
How was the day going for you ?
Good evening and see you soon,
<3
Hier je vous ai emmené pour un petit tour dans les environs. Aujourd'hui, je profite du beau temps qui continue pour approfondir un peu le jardin qui est autour de la maison. Il n'y a pas vraiment de potager, en tout cas pas à l'année. Cela n'empêche pas que l'on puisse y trouver toute une quantité d'espèces singulières et intéressantes.
Ci-dessous, on trouve cette Sauge des prés ou Salvia pratensis, c'est assez incroyable que celles-ci soient encore en fleurs, non ? Au fond, vous pourrez voir le troupeau des moutons qui sont installés dans la prairie.
Une vue un peu plus générale du terrain, les Trois Becs ornent la vallée et juste en dessous, un des cerisiers dans lesquels les oiseaux s’égaient à la belle saison… et pas seulement !
Toujours dans la prairie qui entoure la maison, une Knautie des champs ou Knautia arvensis, une fleur qui ressemble à celles des trèfles. En dessous, c’est de la Moutarde des champs, Sinapis arvensis. Et en troisième position, le Cynorhodon dont on fait notamment d’excellentes confitures et gelées, même si ça demande énormément de travail !
En passant, je repère les restes d’un fenouil sauvage et surtout, des graines à maturité. Quelle meilleure occasion pour un addict des graines ?
Sur la route qui mène à la maison, presque sans surprise, je tombe sur ce bouquet de Calendula. Comme toujours, c’est des graines que je trouve et que je ramène. Ce qui est intéressant avec cette espèce, c’est que celle-ci s’hybride très rapidement et facilement.
En contrebas du terrain, c’est de l’Amarante aux racines rouges qui cours sur le talus. Celle-ci est comme toute les autres, comestible, mais selon les type de terrains, cette sous-espèce peut stocker les nitrates présent dans le sol, et cela peut potentiellement toxique.
Après toutes ces découvertes, on passe une peu de temps à déboucher un tuyau d’évacuation des pluies. Celui-ci était obstrué et nous avons versé à plusieurs reprises de grandes reprises pour qu’il fonctionne et remplisse de nouveau son rôle. À la cinquième reprise, c’est un succès :)
Petite opération de restauration d’une chaise qui était décollée, mais pas cassée. Comme je suis aussi menuisier, j’ai réparé cela en un tour de main… Après, comme souvent, je me suis lancé dans l’opération sans prendre d’images à l’origine. Pour le serrage, j’ai utilisé une sangle et des tendeurs.
Je vous rassure, on n’a pas rentré autant de bois que cela, mais je trouve cette paroi de bûches particulièrement belle et il faut reconnaître que cette matière vivante joue un rôle essentiel à la campagne, tant pour nourrir les sols… que pour la cheminée et le chauffage !
Ici, nous sommes dans cette partie appelée la rocaille et qui reproduit, tant au niveau des sols que de l'exposition, au milieu d'altitude la région ou des basses altitudes des Alpes.
Vous trouverez successivement, un romarin et ces fleurs qui ressemblent à des orchidées et un grenadier miniature, ses fruits et une des ses fleurs. À quand la vraie récolte ?
Un peu au dessus du jardin, on trouve ce buste en marbre blanc qui surveille le jardin et je dois dire qu’il m’apparaît comme une sorte de paisible gardien, un peu comme un chien de berger surveille son troupeau.
Venons en la partie qui est peut-être la plus importante, en tout cas celle auprès de laquelle on passe le plus de temps, la piscine qui est un bassin naturel, sans produit chimique et qui est alimenté par l’eau de la source.
La filtration est effectuée par les plantes qui la borde sur deux de ses côtés. On sent bien évidement la pureté de l’eau et celai’a rien à voir avec les piscine traitées au chlore ou autres produits chimiques. Cela s’apparente finalement à un lac ou une rivière et terme de qualité et douceur de l’eau.
Dernière vue sur le bassin et récolte de ces quelques cosses d’Hibiscus des marais, Hibiscus moscheutos. Allez voir quelques images sur internet, ça vaut vraiment le coup !
J’espère que vous aurez bien profité de cette visite du jardin et du récit de ces quelques découvertes et actions :)
Comment se passe la journée de votre côté ? J’espère également que cous allez pour le mieux !
Bonne soirée et à très bientôt,
<3
What a stunning garden, and the views… 🤩😎 amazing.
So much to see and explore.
Great you are fixing up things and making it all better.
The water reflections in the end are beautiful @anttn Thanks for sharing.
Have a great Friday!
Almost weekend… 👋🏻🥰
Yes, I loved this little visit! And pomengranates too! Wow. And lovely rosemary. Did you chew on the fennel? I love doing so. And of course our friend calendula, sunny and true. What a beautiful place to hang out - and goodness, the swimming pool!
Hahaha, and speaking of fennel, I was thinking of chewing it - but this one was really too dry.. I do indeed do that whenever I find some ! Another point in common :)
The calendula... There's not a day that goes by that I don't see at least one flower, and then they're rarely alone ^^
Yeah, this one is hidden heaven place, could stay forever !
Have a pleasant weekend dear 😘
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Hello Anttn, it's been a while since I last visited your amazing blogs, I've been really so busy and trying really hard to meet up with replying to comments on my blog which is so so unlike me and that has kept me from not engaging so much but I'm really so happy I could visit you today.
I love these gardens and those flowers, the story behind all of these photos are really interesting but that of taking the chair on for surgery really got me, hehehe. It's a good thing you were able to identify the chair's problem and free it from his worries.
As always, I loved the time I spent here and I must say you are doing a really good job ❤️. By the way, how have you been?
Hi @hopestylist :)
That's normal, I totally understand. I'm short on time myself most of the time hehe !
I'm glad you enjoyed this little visit, I'm currently on a trip to the south of France, visiting family. I have been ill, but on the mend. Anyway, it didn't stop me from having a good time :D
What about you ? I hope for the best 🤞
I'm happy you understand, I would always love to stop by but then life happens.
South France, that's nice, my regards to the family, I hope they are all doing well 😊.
I've been doing fine, I just got a lot busier offline and it's not really easy to stay active here but am happy for the little I can do, I hope it will be over soon though.
Have a fabulous day! ! LUV 😘
You nailed it ! Quite the same for me those days.. I keep posting, and reading few posts, but it's complicated to do more !
Thanks you for your greetings, I will share 😉
Courage to you to find the good rhythm, the one that works for you !
Take care and again, sorry for being late 😘
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What a beautiful piece of heaven !
Ahhh... if I could stay here haha !
Not yet, but it motivates for sure..
I wish you a very good weekend ✌️ thanks you for passing by :)
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Thanks ! I'm happy you enjoyed it :)
Some lovely meadow ecology.
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