A watched kettle never boils, I’m pretty certain watched grass never grows, and I’m positive that a watched flower never blooms. One important thing gardening has taught me is patience. It seems like I’ve been extra patient with this lot of flowers though, and it’s starting to bug me. I’ve been checking every morning and…… Continue reading A watched flower never blooms
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Six on Saturday 21-12-19
My first Six on Saturday for a while! It’s been a hot week here – bushfires are raging throughout the country, and the mood (especially for Christmas time) seems a little gloomy in Australia. Forcing myself to find six nice things around my yard felt good. 1. Painting the petunias red Only two out of…… Continue reading Six on Saturday 21-12-19
Ho-ho-heatwave
Christmas is a week away and summer is in full-swing Down Under. Above 40°C all week and I couldn’t be more of a wuss about it. What I’m really worried about is my plants – or my kids, as I often refer to them. They’ve all been moved into the shaded area outside in preparation…… Continue reading Ho-ho-heatwave
Potted Up 