Thursday 2 August 2018

This and that

This post is a bit of a mix of things - hence the title.  First, I have finally bought a blue hydrangea.  It just had to be done.  The one I bought at RHS Chatsworth has turned a sort of bluey-pink, despite having hydrangea colorant applied to it.  So, I took the plunge and ordered this one - Hydrangea Macrophylla Magical Revolution Blue.  I have a pink one of these outside the front door and it has proved to be extremely hardy and reliable.  I am hoping this one will prove to be the same.
 It came from here and it was well packaged, healthy and had lots of flowers.  I wasn't expecting to receive such a lovely looking plant.  I will plant it in a pot with ericaceous compost and will give it some colorant next year.  Isn't it a beauty?  I just love that blue!
 I also bought another dwarf Ginkgo, to keep my other one company.  This one is called 'Troll'.  Again, I just had to buy it.  (It is sitting with a catmint and a fuchsia).
We did get the promised rain last weekend and it was very welcome and much needed.  However, after a nice cool start to the week, it is gradually turning hotter and is humid again. Ugh!
 I have finished my third tunic dress, this one using my own bias binding.  I need to make a denim pinafore dress and a new work bag next, I think.
Finally, Scruffy made me laugh this morning, squeezing into a box which was too small for him.  As you can see, he really was not that happy with me pointing a camera at him (but then he never is!)

6 comments:

  1. Boxes and cats are often inseparable aren't they? And I have had cats who avoid the camera (as I do).
    Love your plants and your dress. Envy your rain (but not the heat and humidity which followed).

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    1. Thanks, EC. Yes, there is something about boxes which cats seem to love. One of my favourite books to read to children (when I worked in schools) was 'My Cat likes to hide in boxes' by Lynley Dodd - so true!
      It's hot again today - ugh!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. Your hydrangea looks very pretty and healthy too, and your dress looks very smart. Cats get in such funny places don´t they. xcx

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    1. Thanks, Chrissie. Yes cats do like odd places - especially ones they have to squeeze into! I am so pleased with my new hydrangea which I shall lavish care upon!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. What a lovely shade of blue the plant is. I have just ready your profile and with the exception of cats(phobic) I could have written it about me

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    1. Thanks, Cherie. The flowers on the plant are just beautiful - a spring sky colour. It's always nice to find a 'kindred spirit'!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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