It’s almost the hight of summer here in Bahrain, but with some water, a lot of plants do thrive. Okay, green is the predominent colour at this time of year, but the textures and hues are still breathtaking. Take the time to enjoy life… thank me later!
Month: June 2012
Yellow Canna, a photo by malyousif on Flickr. I love these unassuming plants. They take over the area they’re planted in, and even when not in flower, their tightly packed stalks, texture and colors of their leaves are enough to make any garden proud. But when they do flower – and they do that all …
Thriving Cactii, a photo by malyousif on Flickr. I know that I continuously say that I’m “really happy” with this border, but I honestly am! Just look at all the new growth and the promise of flowers about to explode. One complaint is that the drip system here has gone crazy and is overwatering. I’ve …
Since we fixed the drip line, they’ve all flourished (duh!) – Anyway, it’s their season to flower and some of my cactii in the Xeriscaped border are doing just that.
#freesharif – Ebrahim Sharif’s court statement documents political leaders torture and ill treatment
I can’t but stop and contemplate what real leaders go through to ensure that the rest of us stand a chance of a better life in our own countries. These courageous men and women sacrificed and continue to pay for our freedom; yet, they unjustly languish in jails which are closer to hell than being rehabilitation …