We were sceptical when we first saw this place due to the high wall surrounding the courtyard but since then it has become our mission to make it look less like a prison yard and more like a home.
This is what it looked like when we arrived 6 weeks ago.
At one side of the courtyard the wall has been built around the rock of the mountain upon which we now live, which is great!
There are a few plant varieties living on the rock which we have been watering. One of which I am now eating in my smoothies! I'll save that story for another post.
Notice how there are small holes in the wall under the walkway.
Most of these holes have now been filled with colourful plants which don't mind the shade.
Mud has been jammed in with the succulents and in truth I am not 100% sure if it will stay there. Time will tell.
One of them has just started flowering which is always a good sign!
See that lovely green wall behind the plant?
That would be the rock wall we have been watering, which looks like this today.
We will have to give it a trim soon it's growing so fast!
There are many plants now on their way in small pots. Mostly bulbs.
The two circular soil areas have both now been filled. This is our herb garden next to the kitchen.
It is a mixture of many different herbs, strawberries & sunflowers which will tower above the rest.
This Jasmine is destined to climb its way up the wall of the house.
The hanging basket collection has begun but we still have far to go before the area above our heads is filled with colour and life.
The banana tree may look small now with its one leaf but I know how fast they grow once rooted and look forward to the plume of wind rustling green it will provide.
I realise it's not quite an oasis yet, but it's getting there! I will take another shot of the courtyard in a few months and you will see the transformation.
It isn't easy getting a group shot with all the family looking in the same direction at the same time. This is the best I could do today ;)
Our love to you all from France!
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