Olawunmi

An avocado pit, base dipped in water after about 4 weeks there’s a sprout from the root. Then it continues to grow in length. In 8 weeks the plant starts growing the plant above. Plant is ready to be transplanted into soil once it grows steady and strong.

This is their domain and they assert that right! Big, small, all sizes; swans, ducks, ducklings they all live together in harmony and dominate their habitat, the visitors respect that.

This project is to see how this works. Plain distilled water with no added solutions put in a vase, Not aerated but water is changed every 10 days to avoid algae growth. Pebbles are in the vase to separate the vase from the pot with soil, from direct contact with the water.

Watering the plants sparingly, noticed that new tomatoes were already growing. Can’t wait to harvest lovely juicy tomatoes.

Whils enjoying hiking on these hills, the cleansing fresh air, purifying and rejuvenating the lungs. Then I stumbled upon wild strawberries!

Planting potatoes in a bucket can give a successful harvest yield just like those planted direct in soil on the ground. This is a trial run that is looking so good so far. The plant started as potatoes kept in the dark that had grown ‚eyes‘, after they grew small shoots, these were later planted in soil.The end result shall be an interesting reveal.

This process may seem like an uphill task but it actually is the opposite! Start a Mango seed wrapped in soft damp tissue and place on its flat side at the bottom of the tube. Seal the tube at the top with a plastic and a rubber band. This gives the prospective plant the atmosphere of the tropics, its original habitat. In 2-3 days a pink root shoots out! In a few weeks the soft delicate plant finds its way out of the same seed. The glass tube steams up from time to time. Place on a windowsill or close to a lot of natural light but not necessarily direct sunlight.

These started indoors on the windowsill from seed, then the plant grew till it touched the ceiling at 7 months. It started growing yellow flowers about 5 weeks ago, then the tomato fruit, two weeks later. Now it has been on the balcony for full sun since 5 days now.

Beautiful waterlillies and the amazing activities going on in this pond. Turtles enjoying a swim on this sunny day. Lots of colourful fish!

The serenity that exists here cannot be described but experienced. The turtles, huge tilapia, tiny fish, ducks, tadpoles and even storks fly by. The pond is like a world on its own.

A lot to discover during this adventure. Wondering the whole time about the age of the trees. So many of them in their Form, shapes and sizes.

So many birds! They tweeted the whole time and refused to stay still for photos! This is a lovely habitat; the variety of plants, wood and even snails make this home to the birds and the visitors know they should observe the rules whilst in this lovely place.

This pond is bursting with life! Then a dog going for a walk decides to take a dip and he didn’t want to stop. He loves swimming!

This rainforest recreation is astounding. Exotic plants and birds hiding in grooves under damp bushes. The waterfall, the right icing on the cake!

Arrived in their territory, this lake is their domain! They flock by in their numbers swimming in that regal poise. What a sight!

In this botanical garden, I found a cacti patch; this spiny ‚succulents‘ are originally native to desert regions of the world. The Sahara borders many African countries and it is the world’s largest desert. Other deserts are thar, Namib, Patagonian, Great Basin, Danakil and more including the rain forests. These are home to these weird looking plants that adapt to arid and hot conditions. Their roots are not too deep into the soil so that they can quickly soak in and store rainwater for survival during a drought. Most have edible fruits and some of them have flesh that can be eaten if properly prepared but contrary to the myth out there, there are a large number of cacti that are unpleasant and even poisonous to humans when ingested. They are definitely not emergency store houses of water for the thirsty and dehydrated stranded Traveller in the desert!

Wandering around the park and I stumbled upon their little corner! There they were scuttling here and there, grabbing a nut or two. They eat and then bury some to save for winter time! These little creatures so agile and wise. I just stood there marvelled and simply enjoying their activities.

Indeed. This tree is massive! Looks like the fairy tale Enormous beanstalk that Jack climbed. Arms could not go around it‘s gargantuan trunk. Then the height stretched so high as if into the clouds.

These look massive, each leaf looked sturdy enough to be used as a raft and thumbelina may just get a canoe. It is a small pond covered with huge leaves that the flowers were struggling to surface the water.

When city planners include parks in city layout, it is a good thing. A park isn‘t just an empty expanse of land with swings, slides, see-saw and other types of regular design that the people are used to. The beauty, the splendour and well groomed surrounding all bind together into a giant stress-Ball. More and more parks are becoming true recreational centres for everyone to come to and relax, rejuvenate and even detox bad vibes from the psyche.

The pond is an interesting place to observe. Ducks swim by as I watch the tiny school of fish darting first to one side and the other. Even tadpoles wiggled quickly past as the larger fish swum majestically in.

A magical garden full of wonders to behold. Majestic trees, the flowers blooming in their coats of many colours, even the sprawling well groomed lush green grass look exotic.

Hiking on a hill then the park of many colours.

Taking a hike on the hills then in a park. The trees are magnificent as they give shade to the influx of people just wanting to enjoy nature.

The swiftness of these birds in water is astounding. One would think their webbed feet would be a hinderance but, on the contrary, they Walz their way through as they peck at algae and other edibles in their domain.