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Category Archives: Gardening
Wordless Wednesday: Anticipation
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In a Vase on Monday: Oranges and Lemons, the Uncut Version
Quite clearly, today’s blooms HAVE been cut but, having cut them and popped them into the zinc ice bucket that I usually stand flowers in before they are arranged, I decided they looked attractive as they were, just randomly plonked … Continue reading
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Six on Saturday: Propagation
I treated myself to a hydropod cuttings propagator recently and it looks as if it will prove to a good investment. The cuttings slot into foam discs inserted in the tray, which in turn sits above a water reservoir which … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, Gardens, propagation, Six on Saturday
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In a Vase on Monday: Gather Ye Rosebuds
With temperatures down to 3 or 4°C on two nights last week, the prospect of a frost comes ever closer and I made a point of checking on my dahlias after both chilly nights. Most of the posies I pick … Continue reading
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End of Month View: No Corsets
The garden Unlaces its stays And exhales, Sitting back and Relishing the freedom. Time poverty, Benign neglect And Autumn Conspire To bring dissipation: Plants loll And jostle, Leaning against Their tipsy friends; Like squatters, Weeds take advantage Of the laxness, … Continue reading
Stalwart and Seasonal September Blooms
I am trying to squeeze in a post to join with Chloris and her ‘top blooms’ meme but not only will it be fairly brief but the blooms will be more of a ‘middle-of-the-road’ calibre than top-notch. But that’s how … Continue reading
Posted in annuals, cutting beds, dahlias, Garden Bloggers Blooms Day, Gardening, Gardens
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