Saturday 31 July 2010
Hydrangea Heaven - a little too close for comfort!
Following my blog entry about the gorgeous hydrangeas and how easy they are to grow etc., I thought I had better revise that opinion. Having potted on Vanilla Fraise into a small tub, I thought it would grow beautifully and be happy. Nothing could be further from the truth! I assiduously watered it, thinking that it would need large amounts of water, but it rapidly started to wilt, the flowers turned brown, and I thought it was not long for this world. In a panic, I took it out of the tub and put it back into a smallish pot, without watering it for a few days. It appears to be slowly recovering, and to help it, I cut off the wilted brown flowers. So, I think I made the mistake of over-watering it (I didn't think you could do that with hydrangeas, but it seems you can!) I am watching and waiting and hoping for the best.
More painted adverts
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Monday 26 July 2010
Heavenly hydrangeas
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Friday 23 July 2010
Life is...
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Monday 19 July 2010
Latest felt
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Netsuke
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Incidentally, my photos above aren't as good as the ones on eBay - I think I would need a better camera for close ups than my 'point and click' Kodak, but for general photos, the Kodak does a really good job.
Tuesday 13 July 2010
Not just pink...
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We have finally had some rain after a few weeks of hot, sunny weather and the garden looks a lot fresher now. I'm a lot happier too because I am not a sun-worshipper and it was becoming unbearably hot for me. But I still have to go out and water my pots as the plants become umbrellas and stop the rain from getting to the roots. A gardener's work is never done...
Monday 12 July 2010
What I'm reading now...
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Netsuke,
The Hare with Amber Eyes
Saturday 10 July 2010
My mad skirt
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Monday 5 July 2010
Painted Advertisement - reminder to take my camera out with me!
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Friday 2 July 2010
A garden gate
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