Grass has shot up everywhere due to the extra rain, hiding the growing pumpkins.
I haven't watered for the last four days now. But am still spending time in the mornings harvesting, mainly cucumbers, and pollinating whatever's flowering (mostly cucumbers, a handful of pumpkins and the odd zucchini).
My boyfriend and I have also been busy scouring the neighbourhood for unwanted goods for our garden. It is what's known as Hardwaste Collection. The northern parts of Australia are susceptible to cyclones, and as Cyclone Season approaches, the local councils will take away any bulky material / goods that is no longer required by households.
We managed to scavenge quite some good stuff! Among them were hanging baskets, chicken wire, shadecloths, metal poles, sprinkler heads... and an old carpet. We lay the carpet onto one of the heavily weed-infested areas in the hope that the lack of sun and air will smother them.
So while I have been busy at work, the boyfriend has been busy adding improvements to the garden. He has put in an entirely new irrigation system for all three garden beds:
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