Well, you did it again (and again and again). As a master gardener and an avid reader of your newsletters I said to myself, I've read several of Cynthia's August Garden updates, It will be the same old, same old. I'll just hit delete. Glad I listened to that still small voice heard in the silence.
Cynthia, you blew my socks off. New plants I had NEVER heard of. Background on every plant. Reminder tips: how did I not know about the boiling water on weeds?
I just bought a vacant lot and decided to make it "The Octopus's Garden" (in the partial shade) shout out to Ringo. (AKA un jardin del pulpos, a la sombra) I have a 2-story wall to paint an Octopus on and enough space for a labyrinth, 12 person bench to watch the sunset, and border gardens. Right now it is a dirt 48' X 38' lot with a bougainvillea on one end. I will send pics of progress. I am told NOT to plant anything until October. What I do have is an abundance of weeds...but thanks to you their days are numbered!
And your photos are stunning. As in: stop and meditate on that beauty...that kind of stunning. I was touched to see the Naked Ladies make an appearance. I bought a house and remember well coming around a corner and seeing these dazzling blooms with zero, zip, nada leaves. At first I assumed a rabbit had looked at the flowers and said, "Aha Salad Bar!" A local had to bring me up to speed.
So, thank you for blessing me with your wisdom and your gift of photography.
You are one talented, awesome lady and like a faire Godmother you just ooze glitter and joy.
Your Sister in Grime (and green grass stains on my knees),
Love this, Sally. Being a Sister in Grime is an honor. I have stains, scratches, and cuts everywhere from my gardening escapades. Thank you for reading and enjoying! Garden glitter to you,l too. 🌹
Well, you did it again (and again and again). As a master gardener and an avid reader of your newsletters I said to myself, I've read several of Cynthia's August Garden updates, It will be the same old, same old. I'll just hit delete. Glad I listened to that still small voice heard in the silence.
Cynthia, you blew my socks off. New plants I had NEVER heard of. Background on every plant. Reminder tips: how did I not know about the boiling water on weeds?
I just bought a vacant lot and decided to make it "The Octopus's Garden" (in the partial shade) shout out to Ringo. (AKA un jardin del pulpos, a la sombra) I have a 2-story wall to paint an Octopus on and enough space for a labyrinth, 12 person bench to watch the sunset, and border gardens. Right now it is a dirt 48' X 38' lot with a bougainvillea on one end. I will send pics of progress. I am told NOT to plant anything until October. What I do have is an abundance of weeds...but thanks to you their days are numbered!
And your photos are stunning. As in: stop and meditate on that beauty...that kind of stunning. I was touched to see the Naked Ladies make an appearance. I bought a house and remember well coming around a corner and seeing these dazzling blooms with zero, zip, nada leaves. At first I assumed a rabbit had looked at the flowers and said, "Aha Salad Bar!" A local had to bring me up to speed.
So, thank you for blessing me with your wisdom and your gift of photography.
You are one talented, awesome lady and like a faire Godmother you just ooze glitter and joy.
Your Sister in Grime (and green grass stains on my knees),
Sally
Love this, Sally. Being a Sister in Grime is an honor. I have stains, scratches, and cuts everywhere from my gardening escapades. Thank you for reading and enjoying! Garden glitter to you,l too. 🌹