ramblings 
This blog is a collection of thoughts, ideas and plans for my garden .... what works for me.
plants, plants & more plants
May 4, 2009
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July 5, 2009
July 5, 2009
Sunday, July 5, 2009
My Mother's Influence
Presents from my mother are often in the form of plants. These are always very welcome presents. The orchid above was one such birthday present.
A visit to Mum’s place, usually results in me bringing home plants she has propagated for me, as well as a bottle of worm juice. Mum has a much better success rate with getting cuttings to strike than I do. She also has much success with raising plants from seed, something I am rarely able to do. I’m hoping that when I retire, my propagating skills
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Flowers in Winter
Although winter is a time when there are fewer plants in flower, I am fortunate that there always seems to be something flowering in my garden, for most of the year.
Daisies seem to flower all year long. There are so many varied colours and they just seem to grow with little or no attention. Some also self seed, which is another bonus.
The crucifix orchard is another plant that always seems to be in flower. Again, another plant that requires no attention. Mine are mainly orange, but the red
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Close up in the Morning
The garden is a magical place to be early in the morning, before the fog has lifted and with the rain from the night before still on the leaves and flowers.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
A Joint Effort
Although I talk about my garden, it should really be our garden. My husband loves our garden as much as I do. I just spend more time out there than my husband does and I like to be in charge.
In recent times, my other half thought he would create a garden that was his, from the planning to the implementing, as he wanted more colour in the mix. This garden was not to be touched by me. I could admire only and this I did as he created a cottage garden full of colour.
However, as time has
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