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I haven't been doing much in the garden lately, other that trying to find time to mow and weed. I did manage to get the yard mowed today.I have been doing a lot of projects indoors, most of which includes hanging out with my two little ones :)
I have been enjoying the recent happenings in the garden and managed to sneak outside with the camera to capture some.
The Pineapple Lily has bloomed for the first time ever!:
We have been enjoying our hardy hibiscus blooms too:
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the backyard:
We have been harvesting lots of goodies from the veggie garden too. We ate our first spaghetti squash last night for dinner...yum! We have also been enjoying lots of eggplants, tomatoes and beans. The corn will be ready soon and the newly sewn zucchini is taking off like wild fire! As things begin to die back I will start sewing the fall veggies. I will get the brussel sprouts started soon, I will put those where I pulled out the broccoli and beets. Then, soon to follow will be lots of great greens and lettuces and then some sweet peas. I am looking forward to it!
Still no growth from the 2nd attempt of the great gunnera...I will call the company next week and see what they suggest. I was so hoping this would grow...maybe all hope is not lost yet. Everything else by the creek is looking great. Willows are growing like crazy and the arborvities are looking great. Its about time to get back there and weed eat again...maybe tomorrow....
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Jul 18, 2008 | 9:01 PM PST
Ahhh, another lovely stroll through your gardens. You are such a creative genius, everything looks beautiful. My Gunnera is growing really well in mostly shade-go figure. We saw gigantic ones at Bloedel Reserve last week, but when I went to take a photo for you, the battery was dead. Being inside with those girls tops gardening any day!~Andrea |
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Jul 19, 2008 | 7:16 AM PST
Good morning. Your garden is beautiful and well placed. It looks like you planned ahead for your busy life. Terrific photography as it always is from you. You have a great day and happy gardening. Bill Mitchell |
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Jul 19, 2008 | 9:27 AM PST
Beautiful pineapple lily and I do love your back yard. |
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Jul 19, 2008 | 10:49 AM PST
Thanks for taking a bit of time from your busy mama's life to let us see how your gardens are bearing up this summer. Still love your path in the back and can see your bottles in the background. Linda B |
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Jul 21, 2008 | 3:24 AM PST
thanks everybody! |
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Jul 27, 2008 | 9:04 PM PST
Hi, You have a beautiful house and yard. I don't have a very big yard,Most of my plants are on my porch.I see you have a Hibiscus.Could you please tell me if I need to bring mine inside in winter? Also should I cut it back? If so how much should I leave,by the way,one is in a flower pot,the other is in the yard. Any info will truly help.Thanks.Your veggie's look nice and tasty.Sue |
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Aug 4, 2008 | 3:25 PM PST
thanks snester! there are different types of hibiscus and it also depends on you climate. mine is in the ground and I am able to leave it out. i live in zone 7/8 and it is hardy for me. i do cut it back to the ground every fall. Hope this helps. |
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