Jane's garden is in a wonderful area of Elgin, just up the hill from the bustling farming town of Grabouw dare I say in the tiny "suburb" of Klipkop.
The Stone Kitchen is an organic garden based on permaculture and irrigated by a water catchment dam at the highest point of the land which feeds the garden in the small holding by gravity.
Thank you Jane for having us and lovely tour among lemon trees, olive groves, Tammy's yurt and pottery studio.
Chooks outside the Stone Kitchen back door
Fully grounded in earth, yet aspiring towards the divine, the lotus flower lives unsoiled by its surroundings, ever blooming from within toward the light. It’s a growth of pure beauty from the mud of its origins, a testament to the potential that lies within and which is revealed through persistence.
I'm not sure if this is a Cape dwarf chameleon hiding behind the grasses but I have included some info on them for this piece.
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| Gorgeous organic veg from Rosenhof Farm, contact the farm for your weekly veggie box email: orders@rosenhof.co.za |
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| Jane's lotus pond |
Fully grounded in earth, yet aspiring towards the divine, the lotus flower lives unsoiled by its surroundings, ever blooming from within toward the light. It’s a growth of pure beauty from the mud of its origins, a testament to the potential that lies within and which is revealed through persistence.
May these lotus flower quotes inspire you to free yourself from
harsh conditions by trusting the ancient power within you. No matter how muddy
your surroundings, remember that you are budding with potential. Keep smiling, and keep growing toward the
warmth and light of truth, love, compassion, and joy.
The conditions that produce life are not always beautiful, but
it does not prevent beauty from rising, opening its petals, and blooming with
joy into the light. - aimhappy.com by Jen
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| Restful view from under the pergolas, over the olive groves |
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| Catherine barely in the picture on the left, Jean, Lou, Lowena, Jane, Pippa's back and Mel. |
The Cape dwarf chameleon (Bradypodion pumilum) is one of the 13 species of dwarf chameleons found in the southern part of Africa. These species are similar in shape and color, and are mostly green with orange lateral markings on their body and head. The word bradypodion means "slow-footed", and these creatures follow a "stop and go' pattern of movement, with a characteristic swaying gait. This helps the chameleon blend with its background, appearing like leaves swaying in the breeze. The chameleon can also change its color at will, making it a master of camouflage. The ability to camouflage helps the chameleon to catch its prey and also trick its predators. Fascinating, isn't it?Source: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/facts-about-cape-dwarf-chameleon.html
I know it might look like it but Mel was not smoking :)
After tea Jane shared her collection of garden books, pearls of wisdom and anecdotes.
Thank you Jane, always a privilege and pleasure.
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| Jane and our honorary member Joyce Allen. |
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| Back in the Stone kitchen for a cuppa and a slice of something nice. Guest, Pippa and Chair-lady Lou |
I know it might look like it but Mel was not smoking :)
After tea Jane shared her collection of garden books, pearls of wisdom and anecdotes.
Thank you Jane, always a privilege and pleasure.
