There are some rather lush looking bushes at the front of our property. No, not the weeds on that side, the hydrangeas on the other side of the driveway. They have responded to my winter pruning with leaps and bounds, which is a relief since it was a new task that I had to learn … More ‘Tis the Season for Hydrangeas
The vege garden has gathered more plants and is starting to look like something worthwhile. The late spring rain we’ve had has been extremely helpful; keeping my newly planted seedlings watered and helping the older veges put on growth. That is, until last week’s three days of hot, sticky weather akin to the height of … More The Vege Garden is Filling up
And they’re not vegetables. Oh, you mean you have planted some non-vegetable plants? Yes! I may sound like I’m all about the vegetables lately but I have planted some ornamentals along the way. Summer is almost upon us and warm weather has already bounced in like an excitable Tigger. This means I need to plant … More I’ve Planted Things!
You know spring is in full swing when the fruit trees are blossoming. Some time in September (time has a mind of its own at the moment; I’m sure it’s sneakily gotten faster in the last few weeks) I ventured around the garden to take photos of some of them. Spring has revealed the possibility of another … More The Fruit Trees are Blossoming
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