Monthly Archives: August 2009

All things round.

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Laura

An update on all things round. The Watermelon is steadily growing….I’m shocked.Yet there it is.The pumpkins have enjoyed taking over a portion of the yard.If the lawnmower wasn’t broken I may have argued.In this case however, it’s intrusion hides the … Continue reading →

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Finally in bloom

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Laura

Three years on, I’m finally getting a good set of buds and blooms from my Rose of Sharon.The pure white blooms are stunning.Well worth the wait.Across the back garden, flowers are blooming.The dazzling colours and allure of the bee balm … Continue reading →

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Bearing fruit

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Laura

The Veggies planted in late spring are finally bearing fruit! We harvested the first of the Cucumbers. A big sucker, it measured up at 11 inches long.The tomatoes are also starting to ripen. We get to steal a few off … Continue reading →

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