I take it back, oh yes. I am eating my words. I was so busy gloating over my ‘win’ over oxalis in the vege garden that I did not notice its second assault. While my back was turned, the oxalis got organised, and launched a stealthy, mass attack on the front garden. I had diligently cleared … More I Take Back What I Said About Oxalis
My blog has been silent for far too long. But no more! I have a new house and a new garden, which have both been keeping me occupied for the last few weeks. The last tenant apparently did not have green fingers, although he had no trouble growing weeds. My work is cut out for me, … More New House, New Garden, New Weeds
I am now, once again, a Hamiltonian. Or, as I prefer, a Tronite. We moved to Hamilton one month ago: myself, The Husband and our sole-surviving cat, Nala. Ninja disappeared two weeks before we left, which made the already stressful move even harder. I will never know what happened to him, but after finding his … More I am a Garden Nomad. But I do Have a Fruit Plan.
My newest burgundy plant to flower is Dianthus barbatus ‘Sooty’, commonly known as Sweet William Sooty. I planted it last summer and have been enjoying its burgundy-green foliage, but over the last week it has flowered and now I am really enjoying it. First, it unfurled a collection of spiky burgundy flowerheads. Then, one by one, buds began … More Sweet William Sooty
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