Pam Mancell
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The back garden is coming along nicely
October 13, 2025 at 4:38 AM
The back garden is coming along nicely
The garden project has started up again after nearly twelve months. Before (first two) and after pics
September 14, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The garden project has started up again after nearly twelve months. Before (first two) and after pics
Sometimes it’s the shape of the trees, how the limbs and leaves create a beautiful form, like these lemon-scented gums in Carlton
June 28, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Sometimes it’s the shape of the trees, how the limbs and leaves create a beautiful form, like these lemon-scented gums in Carlton
Recovering the couch turned out to need to whole weekend. I’d done the cushions previously, now for the actual couch
April 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Recovering the couch turned out to need to whole weekend. I’d done the cushions previously, now for the actual couch
Within easy reach of our inner city place is a wonderful, if small wilderness. The sounds of the city vanish and the sounds of birds and frogs seem louder. Do you have wild places near you? #SuburbanJungle
April 9, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Within easy reach of our inner city place is a wonderful, if small wilderness. The sounds of the city vanish and the sounds of birds and frogs seem louder. Do you have wild places near you? #SuburbanJungle
Seven and a half years ago we scattered my niece’s ashes at Diamond Bay on the Mornington Peninsula. We visit regularly, not on any particular day. Today was that day. She loved this place ❤️
March 4, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Seven and a half years ago we scattered my niece’s ashes at Diamond Bay on the Mornington Peninsula. We visit regularly, not on any particular day. Today was that day. She loved this place ❤️
Home grown tomatoes. Nothing comes close #SuburbanJungle
February 9, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Home grown tomatoes. Nothing comes close #SuburbanJungle
The creek near my place where I walk the dogs. Taken this afternoon #UrbanBush
January 28, 2025 at 8:24 AM
The creek near my place where I walk the dogs. Taken this afternoon #UrbanBush
A bee doing what bees do on lemon blossom #bees #SuburbanJungle
January 18, 2025 at 10:34 AM
A bee doing what bees do on lemon blossom #bees #SuburbanJungle
The weather station successfully installed and talking to the phone #SuburbanJungle
January 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The weather station successfully installed and talking to the phone #SuburbanJungle
Slowly slowly the garden starts to take shape
January 8, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Slowly slowly the garden starts to take shape
Yes, they’re usually much lighter like our other one
January 7, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Yes, they’re usually much lighter like our other one
The baby Hoya has flowered for the first time. Not what I was expecting
January 4, 2025 at 10:54 AM
The baby Hoya has flowered for the first time. Not what I was expecting
So pleased with myself. One day to completely empty the shed and pressure clean it, one day to sort the stuff, toss the redundant and organise the keepers. Now I know where everything is
January 2, 2025 at 8:26 AM
So pleased with myself. One day to completely empty the shed and pressure clean it, one day to sort the stuff, toss the redundant and organise the keepers. Now I know where everything is
Another fabulous Christmas with the best family you could possibly have ❤️🎄
December 25, 2024 at 1:27 PM
Another fabulous Christmas with the best family you could possibly have ❤️🎄
A bee closing in on my Hoya. Beautiful #Bees #SuburbanJungle
December 17, 2024 at 1:56 PM
A bee closing in on my Hoya. Beautiful #Bees #SuburbanJungle
The Elkhart fern is coming along nicely #SuburbanJungle
December 14, 2024 at 10:54 AM
The Elkhart fern is coming along nicely #SuburbanJungle
Apricots picked and distributed to friends and family. Jam made, apricots stewed for freezing. Best crop in years #SuburbanJungle
December 12, 2024 at 11:34 AM
Apricots picked and distributed to friends and family. Jam made, apricots stewed for freezing. Best crop in years #SuburbanJungle
Worked all day in the garden and you can hardly tell. Olive tree moved, excess plants removed. #SuburbanJungle
December 11, 2024 at 9:47 AM
Worked all day in the garden and you can hardly tell. Olive tree moved, excess plants removed. #SuburbanJungle
The backyard cleanup continues. Still much to be done but at least the al fresco dining area is looking good #suburbanjungle
December 2, 2024 at 6:54 AM
The backyard cleanup continues. Still much to be done but at least the al fresco dining area is looking good #suburbanjungle
Today’s clearing halted due to storms. I can see progress though
November 27, 2024 at 9:01 AM
Today’s clearing halted due to storms. I can see progress though
The chairs are all assembled and waiting for the table to arrive, hopefully tomorrow
November 26, 2024 at 10:58 AM
The chairs are all assembled and waiting for the table to arrive, hopefully tomorrow
Today I assembled three of the six new outdoor dining chairs. Naturally the cat has tested them first.
November 24, 2024 at 10:23 AM
Today I assembled three of the six new outdoor dining chairs. Naturally the cat has tested them first.
Clearing the wood pile and bench is going slower than expected. Those planks are heavy. One gone, 2 to go. The cat doesn’t seem to mind and the lizards are oblivious
November 22, 2024 at 8:38 AM
Clearing the wood pile and bench is going slower than expected. Those planks are heavy. One gone, 2 to go. The cat doesn’t seem to mind and the lizards are oblivious
My jacaranda tree in full flower. A little later than those further north, but spectacular nonetheless
November 21, 2024 at 12:04 PM
My jacaranda tree in full flower. A little later than those further north, but spectacular nonetheless