My new long border is taking shape. In spite of the mouse-attack at least a hundred tulips survived and they are happily growing away. The clumps of forget me nots which I bought for a pound last Autumn are now quite large clumps and are well in bud. After they have flowered I shall leave them and then when they are ready I shall shake them around so that I have them every year. I managed to plant three clumps of Shasta Daisies that I bought and this morning I have sent for a deep red Helenium and a red Lychnis and an unusual yellow Crocosmi. A Monarda Cambridge Scarlet completes my order today and they will all go into the same border. Now I need to scout around for some blue - I have chosen plants which flower more or less continuously from July to September so hopefully, once they get really established then they should do well. If I am no longer here to enjoy them then someone else will.
This is the day that friend S takes Tess for her walk after lunch. Tess goes wild when S arrives - today was no exception. On my walks round the estate I am accompanied by a sedate, elderly terrier - no such experience for S - Tess is a young. energetic dog againg raring for the off.
I had a lovely surprise when S arrived too because she brought me a present she had woven specially for me. It is a lovely blue scarf with fringing and will go perfectly with my indigo leather jacket (my Mrs Peel jacket as my son calls it.) So thank-you S.
First day of Spring today. It is a tad warmer and at present the sun is shining - so hopefully the weather is on the up.
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Spring is here in Lazio too. I found a geranium in flower this morning, the graden is full of blossom and it’s nice and dry for weeding. So I’ve forgotten the house needs a good spring clean I’m outside. Hope spring sticks around with you, such a great time of year.
What a beautiful scarf! It will go well everywhere. I'm glad your garden is coming along.
A beautiful scarf. Such a lovely, soft colour. It will go well with the forget-me-nots.
We had some sunshine earlier this afternoon but that has now disappeared. Spring keeps poking its head out but then ducking back behind the clouds!
All those colours in the garden cant wait to see them! Lift your spirits that will. Love the scarf.
What a great present - thoughtful, creative, beautiful, useful and handmade!
I expect the magnolia trees in my street to burst into bloom while I'm away, but hopefully they will last until I'm back.
A warmer day here today, too, but a frosty morning and now that the sun is starting to set, the chill can already be felt in the shadows.
The garden will be beautiful! What a lovely scarf your friend made you. A gift made with love and care by a friend is the best kind of gift.
I have recently bought a loom and started weaving so was interested in your gift.
That is a beautiful scarf and a special gift being made for you by a friend. I miss my garden especially at this time of year. It always looked it's best in Spring but I know I couldn't keep it going now. Your garden will look even more beautiful when the new plants have established themselves.
Like you my gardening days are over and I have to fight off marauding Pack Rats that eat everything.
So I tend to plant low water desert plants and enjoy the simple.
cheers, parsnip
The only scarf I've had especially woven for me is a Rupert Scarf (which I still have). I'm afraid to say that my girlfriend at the time had little concept of 'scratchy-ness', and it is almost impossible to wear. I love it though.
Spring is truly on its way, the yellow brimstone is to be seen, and loads of ladybirds are starting to wake up, many of them were living under the garden table and chairs.
Great moon last night
I recall Mrs. Peel's jacket. As to your flowers, it would seem you have fine soil and climate. I can plant and plant and often what is supposed to come back doesn't. Too hot in summer, not cold enough in winter. Not enough water -- too much water. Of course, all these are only excuses for me not to get out into my garden. Next week's task.
How very lovely of your friend. A gift from the heart. Viv
Thanks everyone for your comments. Regarding the garden plants, I suspect they will all take at least another year to do very much. They are small plants when they arrive and need a year or maybe two to make a show. But I enjoy planning it and my gardener is very good at putting things in for me.
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