Monthly Archives: August 2008

Well there was a break in the rain today. Look who finally showed her head. This is the first bloom on my yellow dinner plate Dahlia’s. Last year I had a cluster of 6 plants. This is the only one … Continue reading →

I must apologise for not being the dedicated blogger I aspire to be. Not only is summer waining, but my time too seems to be slipping away. Between the kids, the bears, the heat, the rain, and our busy family … Continue reading →

The rain finally stoped. I got out into the garden this morning and finally got those grasses planted. It sure smells nice out there after a summers rain.

The guest speaker at the garden club last night was Ewan Mackenzie from Exemplar Horticulture They specialise in gorgeous grasses. It was wonderful to get some detailed information on grasses, from the horses mouth so to speak. He had a … Continue reading →

Come together- The Beatles. Here come old flattop he come grooving up slowlyHe got joo-joo eyeball he one holy rollerHe got hair down to his kneeGot to be a joker he just do what he please He wear no shoeshine … Continue reading →

JoinThe Sedium is just starting to blush. It should make a lovely fall display! We are out and about for the day. Hopefully everyone has a great weekend! Happy GTS! Gardeners, Plant and Nature lovers can join in every Sunday, … Continue reading →

Well its hot out there. So hot that all I can acomplish at the end of the day is a good soak for the garden. I havent the energy for anything more in this heat. The flower’s need dead heading, … Continue reading →

I spent a good part of yesterday in the garden, working on my path, edging it with small rocks. I finally got to a point where I was able to get rid of the awful pavers.They worked fabulously when I … Continue reading →