Saturday, 6 July 2019

Just a few jobs

I have planted my Kiwi, it was getting pot bound, this is not an ideal spot, but the best place I could find in my garden, this was grown from a seed taken from a kiwi fruit back in 2017. The greenhouse is on concrete, but there is soil, I am hoping the roots form into our neighbours garden, they have build a huge sun house about 5 foot from the fence, they have laid gravel in between, so it's an area they won't use. They are aware I have planted a tree here. 
There feels more space here in front of my greenhouse. This area has sun in the morning, but is in the shade all afternoon.
 I moved the lilies to the path, they fit better here.
 My half price fuchsia is in it's permanent home, in the Chimera I have common garden mint, I got a few cuttings, popped them into water until they rooted, safe here there are no holes in the bottom. 
 My pitcher plant has regrown, I love this trio of plants, 
they keep my greenhouse clear of bugs. 
 I have picked my 1st cucumber, there are loads on this plant. 
 Everything at the moment is about the garden, I am a tidy gardener, I do like things neat, our garden was established when we moved here 10 years ago, I did not want to change the layout, I worked with what we had, adding beds and loads of pots.
Most days the temperature is in the 20's, so too hot to garden, so most evenings I find time to do things, just for a short while, gardening at it's best. I am watering with the hose twice a week, using my water buts the rest of the time, pots always need far more water. I do have loads of plants which only like rain water, so I have to ensure my water buts don't dry up.
We have had a few breezy cloudy days, no hope of rain, once the sun goes behind a cloud it can be quite cool.
Saturday we spent at our daughters, they had returned from their holiday and purchased a pool for Will to play in, we enjoyed a day at theirs. Sunday was a lazy day at home, reading.
Monday Will came to ours for the day, most of the time spent outside, we have got him a pool but did not use it.
Tuesday was our last sign class until September, I will have to pratice often to ensure I don't forget anything. I would also like to learn a new poem myself to help remember signs.
Wednesday we had the day out at Amberley, fun, plenty of walking, I have already done a post on our visit.
Thursday lazy day at home, inside for ages, just too hot and of course Wimbledon is on!!
Friday, took a trip to Asda, got most of what was on our list, and just a couple of other items. We spent a wonderful afternoon and evening watching tennis on the TV, some brilliant matches.
No plans for the weekend, just the way we like it.

4 comments:

  1. Your plants all look as if they are thriving! Hadn't heard of a pitcher plant before. Great to learn new things!

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  2. I hope the kiwi does well for you now that it's planted out. Sounds like a good week with trips out, time spent relaxing at home, and family.

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  3. You had a lovely week, a nice mix of hobbies, TV and family time. Your cucumber looks great. We've eaten our first too.

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  4. I'm guessing you might be pottering around the garden, on your no-plans weekend. I just enjoying the sun on the deck, with a cup of tea. Love your carnivorous plants, as pest control in the greenhouse. They're designed to attract pests with their sweet elixir.

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