Month: September 2018
Lot of work. I have completed myour steps a nd they are sturdy and wide and safe. I also made anot her little bridge for the stream/gully. The seven slabs that we’re the original steps have been set into the path at the bottom of Scrub which floods a bit in winter.
I split some primula florinda today and also some Rogers Ian and replanted three dogwoods in bog.the day before I put in three euonymous in the ‘wood’ and some geraniums.
Still swimming but it’s definitely cooler! See that big Blue ball in photo. I replaced it with a smaller one and put the big one further down the scrub on a big rock which gives it great presence.
I no longer get the button on my journals to edit them or to add a new journal. The only way I can access this “add Journal” section is to log out and log in again – and then click “add Journal”. I was trying to create this journal on my phone but when I tried to add a photo it crashed and I lost the whole thing! This time I’ll save the draft before I try to add the photo!
So where was I? Oh yes! I wanted to share the story of my Hedychiums! First thing is that they were featured in the August Irish Garden so I now have the variety! May I introduce Hedychium Densiflorum ‘Stephen’, given to me at a gathering of the gardening club as “some sort of Ginger”!
This beauty spent its first few winters being pampered in the greenhouse and stubbornly refused to flower! In exasperation I decided to leave it in the ground in the Tropical Garden and lo and behold the next year I got flowers – in that annoying way, one at a time, so the overall impact wasnt great – however, I was grateful for flowers!
Then this year – maybe due to the hot summer or for whatever reason, this is what I got! So Im a really happy bunny now!
Ive spent the last few days replacing a set of small steps into a much broader set. I used timber that was part of an old jetty and set them on concrete blocks which will not be noticeable in a few months as moss will cover them. While it doesn’t correspond with my original dream it is quite acceptable! And fairly stable which is important as they are over a twelve feet drop! I’ll try a pic.
the Scrub has definitely undergone a change. Tranquillity serenity peace and stillness, except on the odd occasion when I spot more lily beetles or view weevils…
Recently in an auction in Waterford I was lucky enough to get a statue of Buddha I did a little video on facebook-it is very beautiful and even G Nome has become noticeably gentler since the young Buddha arrived. The Buddha sits on a rock in fern corner beneath acer ozakazuki and effortlessly spreads calm and Tranquillity all around.
I I got a few timbers recently and am trying to create a flight of steps with much mistake making and slipping and sliding but if it comes to pass it will be so beautiful. There are also rocks involved!!!
My mower collapsed and I found the blade was a bit broken. I left it in yesterday and it was delivered back today!!! It was fitted with a temporary old blade until the new one comes. Now there’s exceptional service.
I havent any good flower pictures at present but got bulbs in Mr Middleton today. I asked a man in Mary St where the shop was. He led me to it. It happened that he actually was Mr Middleton and no I got no discount!
E mails disabled??? What in heavens name does THAT mean.something about a plug in. I’ve had it up to there at this stage!!!!!!!!
The Wildflower Cafe ended up pulling out all stops to accommodate us. They brought out tables and chairs to a little patio outside the Cafe, and we ate a leisurely lunch and had the ‘craic’. The weather couldn’t have been better. Afterwards John Lord did a ‘Walk and Talk’, taking us on a trip throughout his lovely natural borders. It needs to be seen to be appreciated.
Bought just three plants, one of them being Hydrangea ‘Limelight’ which I had been admiring from one of John’s recent Facebook videos. This get-together has given me a renewed enthusiasm for jobs outside, as I was beginning to feel a bit down with the approach of the cooler weather.
Many thanks to all who attended yesterday. Hoping that an autumn event will take place every year. It’s such a good time for plant giveaways too, as you can actually see what you’re giving and getting. It’s not just a pot of bare compost.
Hi everyone, if you know anyone, family, friends etc. would like plants from my list please feel free to take them. Hoping not to come home with any, since I’ve asked for lot (hopefully not too much) 😋
Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow 😊
Geraldine
Hi, sorry for lateness in posting. Have tried to post on my phone but its not appearing. Hopefully this time it will…
Plants I’m bringing;
Woodruff x 2
Lychnis, Pink x 4
Oxalis, Iron Cross
Ajuga Burgandy Glow x 3
Oregano x3
Mint
Fennell, Bronze
See ye tomorrow 🌸🏵🌺