ᐅ Garden Photos Chat Corner

In der Ruine schrieb:

Is there a larger photo of the dry-stone wall? Specifically, how the corner integrates into the garden? Thanks.

Not easy, since our "garden" has varying slopes in different directions (there is about an 11m (36 feet) elevation difference from the street to the living area level, and the slope curves diagonally through the property at different inclines). We have cultivated some areas on the property, but mostly we let it grow naturally. If you look at it with an open mind, you can see there is thought and style behind it; we like the slightly advanced wild state, which slows down envy and deters burglars (or so I tell myself).

I assume you mean the stone wall behind the lounge chair. That is on the west side of the house, which is also built into the slope at the living floor level. At this spot, the slope has a 27-degree incline facing north. I’ll see how I can best capture that in a photo.

The space is about 12sqm (130 sq ft) and is right next to the kitchen exit. The stone wall’s purpose is to support the slope. Above it is a small terrace with a beach chair for midday to afternoon sun, which is accessible at ground level from the bathroom and bedroom area. Essentially, it is a niche that leads at ground level to the balcony terrace and down a natural stone staircase to the fenced garden level with herbs and vegetables.

If you mean the small dry-stone wall seen on one of the pictures with the table – that is the step up to an approximately 20sqm (215 sq ft) teak wood deck, which is covered by the balcony terrace and therefore sheltered from the weather. This terrace, currently untidy, is also the platform for our hot tub and at the same time provides weather protection, privacy, and a wide view of the valley.

haydee schrieb:

It’s probably a mix of bell peppers (which are almost as mild as sweet peppers) and chili peppers (which make up for it).

What is actually mild? This question came up again yesterday. We visited a Tamil restaurant for the first time. I cautiously ordered a dish rated 4 out of 5 chili peppers on the menu. The dish was quite mild. The server didn’t believe I found it mild and brought me a small bowl of delicious red chili sauce, which I eagerly spooned up without even breaking a sweat. As a result, I got to meet the entire restaurant staff. It was really nice, and we will definitely come back. Next time, I’ll order 6 out of 5 chili peppers.

I would say I eat well-seasoned food, except during pregnancy. Let's leave that aside. At that time, all kinds of chili peppers were eaten plain, and Tabasco was considered a bland sauce.

The peppers are really mild. Even my mother eats them. However, the red little devils are quite hot, and then it balances out.

haydee schrieb:

It will probably be a mix of bell peppers (which are almost as mild as sweet peppers) and chili peppers (which will balance it out).

Just avoid mixing red and green colors 🙂

hampshire schrieb:

I assume you mean the stone wall behind the deck chair.

Yes. Thank you for your effort.

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ypg schrieb:

Just don't mix the colors red and green 🙂

I have plenty of green. What’s missing is sunshine.