Est. this year · one raised bed at a time
A little gardening journey,
told in dirt & daylight.
Notes, photos and lessons from a home garden — sown, grown and (mostly) harvested. Follow along for sowing days, happy accidents, the occasional slug disaster, and far too many tomato photos.
Latest from the garden
Diary entries, straight from the watering can.
Discovery & Memories
A Little Clay Melody – A Special Reminder of My Bestie ❤️
An unexpected discovery at a nursery brings back precious memories of my beloved dog, Melody, who shared 16 wonderful years with me. A little clay dog now sits among my garden plants, reminding me of the companionship and happy moments we shared.
Leisure & Fun
A Kopitiam Visit That Took Me Back in Time
A visit to a Malaysian kopitiam brings back childhood memories of watching Ultraman on an old television in the 1970's, growing up in a rented old bungalow, and receiving a special banana treat from a kind landlord
Leisure & Discovery
Welcoming the Blue Sky Again: A Morning Walk by the Lake
Enjoying a morning walk by the lake after months of haze, with blue skies, birds, swimming fish, and people enjoying outdoor activities. A simple reminder to appreciate nature and retirement life.
Gardening
My Begonia: A Beautiful Foliage Plant in My Garden
Discover my beautiful foliage plant with striking silver -patterned leaves and red undersides. Learn about begonia care, watering, soil, and growing conditions in Malaysia
Gardening
Sharing Plants , Sharing Happiness
A lovely visit from a fellow plant lover reminded me that gardening is even more rewarding when shared. After admiring my Camellia, air plants and other garden plants, she inspired me to propagate two plants, Euphorbia Geroldii Rauh and the Firecracker plant, to share with her. A little story about gardening, friendship, and the happiness of sharing plants.
Kitchen Bites
A New Discovery- "How I Made Sarawak Wild Pepper Root Soup"
Sarawak Wild Pepper Root Soup - Traditional Warmth & Nourishment
Gardening
My Adenium Collection: Discovering the Beauty of Desert Roses
Exploring different Adenium flower colours, beautiful blooms, seed pods and my gardening journey in Malaysia.
Leisure & Fun
A Movie Date with Myself
Enjoying a movie alone, feeling comfortable in my own company, and making the most of retirement.
DIY Project
How I Protected My Mini Fish Pond from an Owl: A Simple DIY Solution
DIY Solution
Gardening
A Nest Among the Leaves: An Unexpected Gift from Nature
Bird Nest
Gardening
The Second Chances-The Water Lily That Almost Gave Up
Flower
Gardening
My Camellias — A Purchase Made with the Heart
Flowers
Gardening
From a Few Strands to a Little Family
Soil free
Gardening
When There Is a Will, There Is a Way
Flowers & Green
Gardening
A Little Celebration in My Garden
flowers
Gardening
Six Months Later — A Plant Entrusted to Me
pachira