Nothing new.................

I walk around my garden and find it totally frustrating. There is no lawn, its all weeds. The lawnmower broke and cant afford a new one. We have a hand mower, you know the old type of push mower that does a hack job. At least it does when Gerry does it. (thats not me)

He seldom does the trim so when I get out I hand pull the edges. Right now the flowers/weeds that I grow that like to spread are having a grand old time frolicking all over the place.

They have no manners and spread to other gardens too. Funny thing is they would do wonderful in a wild garden, but then mine is fast becoming one.
The Geraniums that I overwintered have come into their own. The ones that did not look very well have perked up and now I have nice mix of colours. I will bring them in again.



The Boston fern that I had left that about died is also back and looking good. I've 4 this year. 3 new ones. I think what I'll do with those is cut them back when I bring them in. See how that works. I hate to see things die.
The "rose garden" did well this year and I'd planted some daisies there and even the lavender did OK. So I'm happy with that. All my roses bloomed to some extent and that's nice. I will try to prune them this year if I get a chance. I long for a nice long cool Autumn. At least get the leaves out of the way this year. Way too much work come Spring.




You can see the subtle change in things as it slides into a different season. The berries on the Mountain Ash are just turning red, seems it only just blossomed. Soon be time to fill bird feeders again. So much to do before then. The Ferns I pulled have replaced themselves but I will pull some more and plant in the back under the Pines. That's the plan but will it get done I wonder?
It has been a horrible summer for me. I feel more of cabin fever than I did in Winter. I can't tolerate the heat and humidity. The Day lillies are holding up their end of the deal, always a favourite. Hostas blooming and I have some to put in the garden too.







Always some new ones. Although the ones I got this year are long over with. Next year though they'll be awesome.


Nothing lasts long here. Soon the leaves will begin to hint at changing. September is usually a nice month and begins the change. Sometimes a dust of snow and the first frosts happen depending on the year. Maybe it'll be a long cool but not freezing Fall.
I gave up on the side garden for now. Gerry is working on the front porch. I will have to take out all my pretty stones and wash and replace them Maybe even cover them when the leaves start to fall. Trim the Forsythia and weed the new garden well so come Spring I can plant it. I can always hope.

My favourite rose.......

I was not going out into the garden today, but I did. I was glad I did because my favourite rose was blooming. I wish I had seen her yesterday before she was fully out. The Peace Rose, my Dad's favourite and so it is mine also. So much meaning to her. At least for us and it is the most popular rose ever.

One day earlier and the blush of colour would be more prominent.


I love my new rose also. Its a very pale pink. I do not yet know her name but think I may have the ticket. I love pale pink roses.


My favourite Day lilly also bloomed today. I love all of them but this one is so pure and pretty.


several of my newer ones came out all at once also.





Some of my new "daisies" that were planted and did nothing last year bloomed and hey my Lavender is still growing. I think I may have found the right spot. If this cooler weather stays for a few days I may get a few things done. I did pull a few weeds today but need a shovel to have a go at it.


The Bee Balm is blooming and has spread. I did plant some new ones but those were done early. I hope they all seed themselves. I may go to the garden center and see if they have any sales.


I tried to pull a few weeds, make enough space to put my hens. I will go out tomorrow and maybe try to pull a few more with a hand trowel. The Herbs need to be cut back. They have gone to seed.

The Hydrangeas that Jo gave me are spreading under the Burning bush. They die back every year but fill in the background.

This is the bell flower that I like, but it's spreading all over the whole gardens. I should pull it while it's in flower so that it doesn't spread more that it does.

Well maybe if I can get some weeding done I will take some "after" pictures. Tomorrow we take the girl to the Groomers, they are so cute right now but so hot. Poor babies. Maybe some after pictures of them also.

Hot and Humid........

Its hot, its humid and I am staying out of the garden. I did try today to do a little weeding but gave up quickly. Although the temperature was only high 70s it was too much for me. My body does not need it with no air conditioning in the house. We have had a lot of rain, some storms and so it's either too wet, or otherwise nasty out there. I have been trying to get some pictures in the evenings, when it is more shady.
























thats all I am doing for today. Enjoy the pictures