Last photo of balcony garden before clearing it out for long building repair

ベランダから植木を移動するまえに、撮った写真です。１０月から１２月まで、ベランダに植物を置けません。今、ぼくの植木たちは他の庭で世話をしてもらっています。嬉しいです。

The plants were removed in October, and can’t come back until December. Fortunately, they are being well taken care of. I am looking forward to their return.

How long will this abandoned wood house last?

マンションの前にあるこの放棄された木造の家はいつまで持つでしょうか。

In front of our apartment building is this picturesque but abandoned wooden house. It’s beautiful, but I don’t think it will be there for long. On the main street, I watched an old liquor store turn into a 7-Eleven convenience store in less than 1 month.

Pink flowers provide pop of color on balcony jungle

日本語で、「pop of color」という表現をどのように言うのでしょうか。このベランダにはたくさんのピンクの花が長い間咲いています。

These dry pink flowers last for weeks and weeks. I forgot the name already, but I like this type of flower that provides a pop of color against the many types of green leaves in the garden.

Rare summer view of Mount Fuji

夏のもやで、あまり富士山が見えません。ところが、晴れた日に、富士山の上に雪の残りが見えます。

Summer’s humid haze often blocks views of Mount Fuji. It’s amazing to see the last bits of snow on the volcano.