Why Retire in the Philippines/Marinduque Vacations: Taking Care of Ditas Big Potted Plants this Summer

Planning to Retire Soon!

If you are planning to retire in the Philippines soon, I suggest you visit several excellent websites on pro's and cons of retiring in the Philippines. However if you want to retire in the provinces, where life is simple, standard of living cheaper, less traffic congestion and pollution, availability of fresh seafood and vegetables compared to the big cities, my island province is the place for you! If this is your first time in my site, welcome. Some of the photos and videos on this site, I do not own. However, I have no intention on the infringement of your copyrights. The photo above is the front yard of Chateau Du Mer- Our Retirement Home in Boac, Marinduque, Philippines

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Taking Care of Ditas Big Potted Plants this Summer

My Dark Red Crape Myrtle tree in full bloom in my front Yard

The other day, Ditas brought a truck load of big potted plants from her yard to take a summer hiatus in my backyard. There is the 6ft fig tree, the 5ft dwarf Japanese maple, several potted tomato plants, lavenders, blueberries, lemons, a rose and other succulents and cacti. I watered and fertilized the dehydrated plants this morning.

Here are some photos, including my dark red crape myrtle tree in full bloom( photo above) and my potted pineapple in the front porch.

The Fig tree and tomatoes in big pots with my okra and my potted flowering ampalaya Plants

The Japanese Maple tree and succulents with my mini-cacti Garden

The two potted blueberries and Lavender Plant

The unexpected hero of the day is the baby praying mantis thriving on the succulent plant. It came out in hiding after I spray the plant with cold water this morning. Here are a few shots of the baby praying mantis enjoying the fresh water spray.

Last but not least is my potted pineapple plant with fruit in my front porch

Meanwhile enjoy this video of the Veritas Group singing the Lord's Prayer

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Fruit Trees in the Gardens of Chateau Du Mer

The Mango Tree-I have three varieties in my Garden-The Indian, Guimaras and Carabao Mangoes My caretaker/gardener informed me last month that due to the El Nino drought in Marinduque, two of my Durian trees died in spite of his vigilant watering. One of the tree was attacked by insects that looks like a big fly but yellowish in color that sucks the sap of the seedling. The roots of the other tree was attacked by ants residing in the soil. However, my other fruit trees, the rambutans( 2), the lanzones(2) and the jack fruits ( 2) trees are doing well. The above eight fruit trees were given to me by Retired General Recaredo Sarmiento of Boac and Lucena., about three years ago. General Sarmiento is the “atid” of my wife. “Atid” is the colloquial term for brother. Evidently, Macrine's father, the late Bernardo Jambalos was the Godfather of General Sarmiento during his baptism and comfirmation. Gen Sarmiento's hobby is orchard planting, reforestation and farming. The other fruit trees in my garden are guayabanos, cashew, avocados, starapples, duhats, ates, guavas, mangoes( 3 varieties) and papayas as well as several varieties of bananas . Of the above fruit trees, my favorite is the guayabanos, also known as soursop tree known for its anti-tumor and anti-cancer properties . The following are photos of the fruit trees. The Durian photo is from the web. Note that it almost look like a jack fruit tree, except that the leaves are bigger and shiny. My desire is to have a passion fruit tree in the near future. You are welcome to visit my orchard and flower gardens any time, if perchance you are in the vicinity of The Chateau Du Mer Beach Resort and Conference Center.

The Rambutan Tree and Fruits

The Lanzone Tree and Fruits

The Jack Fruit Tree

The Durian Fruit Tree