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Category Archives: Garden
20/52: mothers’ day memorial garden
Although generally I am pretty good at grammar, I’m never sure whether to put the apostrophe before or after the “s” for this particular day, as it depends if you are talking singular or plural: Mother’s Day if you are … Continue reading
19/52: signs of autumn
My three beautiful weeping japanese maples, Inaba shidare, continue to delight every autumn, with their vibrant burgundy tones. They seem to all be at various stages of colour-changing, though unfortunately the photos do not do them justice. Moving around the garden, … Continue reading
Posted in Garden, Photography
Tagged 52 weeks, autumn leaves, fuchsia, inaba Shidare, marigold photo, nandina, nerine, weeping Japanese maple
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18/52: pumpkin project bears fruit
Some time ago I did a little artificial insemination to ensure fertilisation of a female pumpkin flower. I am delighted to show you the fine result of my interference: Ta-daa! Unfortunately, some of the pumpkin eggs I tried to … Continue reading
17/52: no arch enemies here
As with serial planting, a recurring theme or two can help unify your landscaping and decorating into a complete unit. My fondness for arches is evident in my garden. Starting with the front door and welcome sign, through to the … Continue reading
Posted in Garden, Photography
Tagged 52 weeks, arches, Asparagus Fern, garden ideas, garden photography, rose arbour
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15/52: japanese windflowers
A lovely sight to behold down the laundry side of the house in autumn are the japanese windflowers Anemone x hybrida. They have beautiful foliage, which remains attractive for months, but it is when they flower they really come into … Continue reading
14/52: rocks in my head
While some people may think this is a metaphorical truth, in reality I speak of my planning process. Some days I work quite hard in the garden, and at times I wander around just looking, thinking and planning. Many ideas … Continue reading
13/52: a trip down memory lane
Having moved into our house 28 years ago this month, I realise we have come a long way from a “shell on a paddock” to a comfortable home on a lovingly landscaped block. As I sit at the laptop I … Continue reading
Posted in Garden, House and garden, husbands
Tagged 52 weeks, conifers, garden photography, my garden, weeping Japanese maple
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11/52: a bridge too far
Some projects take longer to get off the ground than others. Take, for example, my bridge project. A year ago a friend gave me a pre-loved wooden bridge needing a little TLC. I had grand plans for this bridge, and … Continue reading
10/52: a tweak or two
Sometimes you can spend ages on a garden project with less-than-perfect results, whilst at other times a few adjustments can make a huge visual difference. This week, in keeping with my plans to de-accumulate and organise the inside of my … Continue reading
9/52: a respite of rain
Unlike the northern hemisphere, we are still experiencing summer, and yesterday, after days of averaging over 30 degrees Celsius, the rains came. The garden welcomed the water from heaven. Later the sun broke through, and although the lilies had taken … Continue reading
Posted in flowers, Garden, Photography
Tagged 52 weeks, flower photos, foliage photos, garden photography, my garden, rain, weather
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