Time for a little bit of R & R


annuals, Vegetables

Even though I love to garden, I do value time way.  Once again after having so many visitors, my husband and I have stepped away for a little R & R.   Before heading out, I had a wander around the garden and was happy to see a number of plants with second blooms (in particular […]

August 20, 2014

Taking notes, Recap


annuals, Cut Flowers, Plant Material

I am already starting to make notes of what flowers I would like to grow again in my garden next year.   As far as annuals are concerned, without a doubt I will certainly be buying the calibrachoa (million bells) again.  They have been continuously blooming now for at least two months and have lasted so […]

August 12, 2014

Onto the Next Stage


annuals, garden features, Plant Material

Thankfully a reprieve from the intense heat which has taken its toll on some of my annuals despite me continually deadheading, watering and fertilizing.  My sweet peas though are doing well and one of the dwarf hollyhocks that I grew from seed has started to bloom.  I was hoping that I would have a few […]

July 22, 2014