garden98011's Blog

We had a trace of spring here today, unfortunately as I was walking the dogs it started to sprinkle.  Boy, did we fly home, with that blink of sun, I really wanted to accomplish something in the garden today! Thankfully, the rain stopped and I was able to trim many of the ornamental grasses in the front beds.  I heeded that little voice to stop before I reinjured my elbow & shoulder,which, I felt,  was quite mature.  All the while I cut the grass, I felt sorry for the poor haircuts they were receiving and was ever thankful I didn't try to earn extra $ in college cutting people's hair(many friends did).

After working outside, I turned my focus to planting a few inside gardens for a customer.  This woman saw the containers I had donated to an auction and contacted me about creating three for her.   I am an outdoor gardener-this really made me step outside the box.   As I was assembling the containers in my laundry room, I noticed one of the glorosia vines I recently planted had grown almost two feet tall!  There was also a leaf on one of the plumerias and the Eucomis (pineapple lily)  planted at the base of that plumeria was several inches tall as well.  I  marvel at creation-how these bulbs know when to sprout , there is no light in that room other than when I do laundry-wow!  When I took the glorosia outside for light & a photo session, I noticed yet another treat.  My front container needed rotation and after I turned it I noticed a black elephant ear had wintered over in the back..They are usually less hardy and I have not had any winter over outside, but the porch is fairly protected.  So exciting!

So, I posted the photos on a new album-check them out.

Two other good things about today: Exactly one week before Chris(Mosaic2007) arrives (by train) for the garden show.  We will spend all day at the show and have a nice dinner downtown before we return to my house. Today one of my husband's new clients scheduled a consultation at their beach house in Port Hadock so we are taking a mini day trip together Saturday.  My youngest will be around to care for my mom while we're gone-what a treat!  It will be Gracie's first ferry boat ride!  Sure wish Heronswood hadn't sold, I could have stopped(shopped) on our way.

Happy Valentine's Day to all.  Eighteen years ago today we found out I was finally pregnant with our youngest daughter so this is my valentine's day!  She just got a new "arrest me red" car, so that's her present! (ha-not-though actually a gift from my mom)  Time flies.

Whew that was a long blog....

Best,

Andrea