Month: July 2015

Those pesky frogs have been moving things around again on me. Just look at the innocent smiles on their faces…………

Croscomia Lucifer, Euphorbia Schillingii and at the back Sambucas Nigra Black Lace. The euphorbia and the sambuca was ok but it was missing that special ingredient that the croscomia supplies. The other good thing about this combination is that the euphorbia seems to be holding up the crocosmia

Here is a video on how I recently tackled dividing ad repotting my monster – and found a surprise as I did so!

Monstrous Pot-Eating Cattleya Gets Divided & repotted – YouTube

Let the showers stay away till I get the food cooked at least,

friends, food and a few drinks,

perfect.

Well, yesterday wasn’t exactly garden visiting weather but my friends from my local Gardening Club in Borris-in-Ossory braved the elements to come for a “preview” o my garden -(well really I wanted to do a bit of a dress-rehearsal for Sunday) – and the rain actually stopped just as they arrived at 7.30 pm! I tried out my “tour guide” skills on them and then lefft them to their own devices. I asked for feedback and was a bit surprised when they agreed that I should do “tours” on Sunday – so we’ll have to see how that works out!

There were two plants they all seemed to admire – Geranium Maderense Palmatum (no surprise there – it is looking its best at the moment) but the second one was a surprise – they loved the little Acaena that I use as ground cover in the Oak Woodland! I think I’d better see if there are any bits o that one to pot up for Sunday!

I really appreciated having them visit as it meant I was focussed on having the garden ready for yesterday – so I still have a bit of time for all the other bits and pieces.

Usually at this stage in the season I tend to relax on nibbles on my Hostas. I let the slugs and snails have a mini-feast (within reason, of course!).

Having kept on top of slug control since they emerged a few months ago, I am very happy that they are still relatively untouched. But I do have this whole bed surrounded by copper strands and I’ve been using it for a few years now. I sprinkled very few slug pellets in the beginning as I have frogs here. But I’m wondering is it REALLY the copper that’s working, or is it the fact that I’ve actually seen fewer snails around the garden than ever before. And of course, the frogs could just be earning their keep. Either way, they’re still looking good. 

Just to make you feel good 😉

This is the first tomato of the season here – it is Tigerella.

I had a good laugh the other evening at Moya’s journal on Garden worthy  plants.

I like a thightly planted border, but as is a fault with most gardeners, I totally over planted and things were getting really ridiculous and action had to be taken.

So I have taken drastic action and am been totally ruthless. Last week these steps could hardly be seen. I’m taking on a small area at a time and if it can’t be moved now a serious set of notes are been made for the autumn.

Needless to say some things were found along the way LOL

Eating like Kings this evening. I pulled the first of the cabbages, and my second lot of peas. There’s nothing quite like growing your own veggies.

Do you ever get tierd of looking at raindrops on foliage.

I did his Tuber up last evening by mistake. The thing is I don’t know what it is and there was nothing there earlier in the year as it’s right beside a paving slab.

Any idas folks?

Thanks as ever.

Isn’t nature is fantastic. Have a good one.

I can confirm that this guy is now in Ireland . Had a close encounter today and a positive ID tonight…. Google Deadly Asian Hornet!!!

The view from the back of Angela’s corner is ‘slightly’ reduced at this time of the year 🙂

I bought this plant years ago and had it in a planter in the back garden. I think I may have bought it as a type of herb, but it did disappear over time.

Today, I was weeding out in the front garden and spotted the same plant coming up in the very weedy borders. But can’t for the life of me remember what it is. Can anyone enlighten me please?

When the light is right, F. Lady Bacon is verging and the electric.

I picked the first of the tomatoes this morning. St. Swithen’s Day seems to be good this year so no 40 days of rain. Enjoy the day.

I have been watching and waiting and finally it has flowered 

Such a tiny delicale little flower 

Thank you Rachel 🙂

Yesterdays rain was very welcome in the garden. Afterwards, I took a few nice shots, capturing the plants ecstacy after a good drink.

Looking a bit more promising today. Enjoy!

I had a look at the tomatoesthis morning and was surprised that some are turning. They are Alicante. Other types are not good.