I haven't made many posts this summer, and it's mostly because I've been doing so very many other (non-stitching) things. I've decided to talk to you a little bit about where I have been, and that's the garden.I still haven't weeded and mulched the whole garden. (And the parts that I have done are already in need of further attention. Sigh.) And forget about all the changes I wanted to make on the side garden. I still have time. Right? RIGHT??
This is my purple island garden. I tend to give it the most attention (well, you know what I mean) because it is right there out in front of our house. This photo was taken a few weeks ago, and now it looks
You can see here that I've got some spindly looking day lilies. I recently divided them from five to ten. Next year, they'll be fabulous. Right now, well, at least they're blooming. If I were any kind of a gardener, I'd get out there and take care of the yellow leaves. (I have watered, since mother nature hasn't been cooperative.)
The clematis went wild this year. My mother is blaming/crediting the harsh winter. I'm crediting the fact that I weeded and not the "helpers" I had last year who ripped out a couple of vines (and the geranium, they did not want to leave that alone). And, though I moan about their "help" at least the whole garden was mulched in a day. And it looked good for, like, 15 minutes or something.
Can you tell I have weeding on my mind and in my future?
Beautiful Nikki. Ours looks terrible this year. No water.
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So pretty! I am no gardener. So I love seeing other people's gardens.
ReplyDeleteWeeding and dead-heading - it's that time of year - I can't decide where to begin, so I've done nothing!
ReplyDeleteI've never been much of a gardener I'm afraid.....too much dirt and sun :D I Don't mind supervising others who feel the urge though....normally with a nice cool drink in my hand while sitting in the shade (of course!)
ReplyDeleteI'd like to join Thoeria's garden club.
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