Our friend Celi over at The Kitchens Garden has a challenge for all of us – to share a view from our back porch / step / door / window. Celi always shares her daily view with us so I think it’s a great idea for us to share our view with Celi. Please take part in this fun challenge, it would be lovely to see what you see from your back door; remember to link back to Celi’s post over at The Kitchens Garden so she can share it with everybody else.
Here is a portion of what I see from my back door, sitting on the top step. What you can’t see in this shot is our lapa which is to the left. If you look at the overexposed tree on the left of the shot (behind the pot of peppadews) – that’s where our little herb garden is going to be. The rest of the area is mainly ferns, palms and lilies and see that long brown thing sticking up into the air with finger like things sticking straight up, hold on, let me show you from the other side, then you will see what I am talking about…
There you go, now you can see I am talking about our tree fern. They really are exquisite to have in your garden and just so long as they get enough shade, they will be very happy, although I must say, having it so close to the house causes a wee bit of havoc as the spores on the back of the fronds blow in through the windows and leave brown mini ball type things on the window sills. A small price to pay for the beautiful tree.
You can also see Pete’s soon to be retired braai which was fashioned from an old gas cylinder cut in half. We have had so many wonderful meals from it. Sadly though it is starting to rust through the bottom. We will use it as long as we still can before the bottom falls out.
Now it’s your turn – what do you see from your back door? Celi and I would really like to see.
What a lovely idea, I should take a photo.
Glenda, your view must be exquisite, looking forward to seeing it. 🙂 xo
Ah Mandy I felt like I was there with you. Tell that braai to hang on a bit longer as I want to sit under that tree fern with you and enjoy a meal 😉
Aaw, how lovely Tanya, I cannot wait! hope you are on your way. 😀 Have a super day. 🙂 xo
Tree ferns are marvellous, and yours is a brilliant specimen, Mandy. I love all the brickwork, too. Thanks for the tour!
Thanks Misky. Have a lovely afternoon. 🙂 xo
Your backyard is gorgeous and I just love that tree fern. I don’t think I’ve seen a tree fern that size before xx
You are very kind Charlie, thank you! Good thinbk I never shared the untidy half. Have a lovely day. 🙂 xo
I Looove what you see, Mandy. Great tree.
I shall post what I see, too. There is a little yellow cat who lives in the back. He is adooooooorable. I shall wait until he’s outside to take my photo.
LOVE. Xxxxxx
Aaw, thanks Kim! I can’t wait to see your view, I do hope your yellow cat visits soon – you know how I love kitties! Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xo
You have a beautiful back porch view…
Thanks so much Angie. Have a lovely day. 🙂 xo
Thanks for sharing 🙂
So strange, your comment went into spam. 🙂 xo
Fabulous to see your space Mandy, I can see me there, pottering around, or even sitting back watching the man at work at the Braai 🙂 And the tree fern looks stunning, Cx
I am taking that as an invitation for you to bring your green fingers to potter in our garden Claire – I will put the kettle on… Have a lovely day. 🙂 xo
Love your view, Mandy! So pretty and organized..and very peaceful and colorful, too! A great place to hang out, and I would enjoy it a lot. I need to post our view…we had a big storm last night so it’s a mess!
Thanks very much Betsy. I can’t wait to see your view! Have a lovely day. 🙂 xo
Your photo is lovely, looks so pretty and perfect place to relax 🙂
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Thanks CCU. It’s a lovely summer time gathering spot. Have a lovely weekend. 🙂 xo
Your backyard is very relaxing place. I see the BBQ grill and chairs from the side of the photo and I think this would be the perfect spot to unwind after a busy day. Have a super weekend. BAM
Would be lovely to enjoy a glass of wine together while Pete braai’s for us. 😉 Have a super weekend Bam. 🙂 xo
That is a lovely tree. I like the brick.
Hi Patti, welcome and thanks for stopping by. I wish we had more shady spots for these lovely trees. Have a lovely weekend. 🙂
Oh so beautiful! Now, if I could just fill up my carry-on flight bag with food and drink and come picnic with you there . . . 😉
xoxo!
Kath
Oh now that would fantastic! I can see we would chat the weekend away! Have a beautiful day Kath. 🙂 xo
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Thanks for the link love Claire. 🙂 xo
a brick patio. so nice. I have visions of one out my back door too. someday.
Welcome and thanks for stopping by. I hope you get your brick patio sooner rather than later. Have a super day. 🙂
i think i’m gonna have a lil picnic under the fern tree..hehehe
That would be fun Dedy. Have a lovely weekend. 🙂 xo
What a nice idea! Sharing your view… it is raining here but if it stopped you would see my vege and herb garden.
Oh that would be lovely. Do take a picture when the rain has stopped, please! Have a super day. 🙂 xo
I’m so glad you are playing along too Mandy! I love your trees and patio. What a great place to relax with each other. 🙂
Thanks Kristy – must say we have enjoyed many years in our backyard. Was lovely to see you and Miss A visiting with Miss C the other day. Have a super week. 🙂 xo
I love this idea.. it was fun to imagine I was sitting on the porch with you Mandy:) Your tree is stunning, it is very unusual and completely different from what we can grow here! My fingers are crossed your braai lasts a few more months! xx
Wouldn’t it be lovely to not imagine and actually meet! I am ever optimistic Smidge. 😀 Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xo
I agree witht hem being exquisite. It looks absolutely magical and a wonderful addition to any backyard
Thanks so much Kay – I would love a full tropical garden – that would be heavenly. Have a lovely day. 🙂 xo
It looks beautiful and a very restful place to sit and relax. It must be so nice to have the brickwork that makes maintenance easier. Love your tree too.
The brickwork is much easier than grass Diane – plus when we did have grass there, it would grow all patchy and never looked nice. Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xo
Your brickwork is beautiful. We used to have a neighbor where we lived who didn’t like to mow grass so he had concrete poured over his entire front yard & then painted it green. Umm, now that did not look so good.
Oh my, concrete doesn’t have have the same appeal. 😉 xo
What a lovely patio, Mandy! I bet you’ve spent plenty a wonderful evening on it. Now, as for as the view out my back door, well, be careful what you wish for. Stay tuned… 🙂
Ooo, I am so excited, I cannot wait to see your back door view John. 😀 Have an awesome day. 🙂 xo
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Thank you for the link love Diane. Can’t wait to see your view. I am heading over right away. Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xo