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16 Sep 2016 83 Comments
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Just wanted to update you how things in the garden are progressing, some days I have been so tired I have slept in the afternoons, especially in this heat we are not used to this time of year.. It’s definitely growing weather for weeds which have invaded the garden along with aphids, white fly, and a bug which flew in from Europe which is spreading fast throughout the UK. To view all the news and pictures please click the link HERE On my garden blog.
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Sep 16, 2016 @ 16:58:28
Everything here, where I live in Spain, are almost yellow now, not because of autumn, but because of the dry weather, as we have had until few days ago, where we got some rain. I think, it is months since last rain of more than few drops. It is necessary to watering almost daily here, if we wish anything to survive.
Your garden is so beautiful Sue 🙂
Love ❤ Irene
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Sep 16, 2016 @ 17:26:02
Yes Irene, we have had a few dry spells here, the rain seemingly missing us on the forecasting. Thank you so much for taking time out to nip across and view Irene.. Its very much appreciated, thank you ❤
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Sep 16, 2016 @ 17:52:57
I have been reading about your unusually hot summer. While we in the desert are having unusually cooler weather. Hmmmm, is Mother Earth telling us something? We really, really need to listen! 🙂 BTW – Lovely gardens!!
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Sep 16, 2016 @ 18:05:44
Yes extremes in weather world wide, Nature is telling us loads and has been for years.. We will all sit up and listen very soon I feel.. ❤ and thank you Mar xx
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Sep 16, 2016 @ 19:02:07
Let us keep up the Hope Sue! 🙂 Blessings!
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Sep 17, 2016 @ 08:05:30
I say the same thing too…from where i am, it has been raining hard for days now..
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 12:55:36
We now have the rain today, yet yesterday Sunday was glorious 🙂 Thank you Michnavs xx
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 17:08:58
Funny how it goes…we are longing for rain. Stay dry! Blessings.
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 17:37:10
🙂 ❤
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 23:23:33
Well..maybe rain will come your way soon…its really been pouring heavily here
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Sep 20, 2016 @ 11:12:13
Yes raining again to day too Tuesday Michnavs.. But it will save me from watering 🙂
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Sep 20, 2016 @ 16:56:19
Unexpectedly…clouds and rain in forecast for tomorrow. Thanks for sending the rain along! 🙂
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Sep 20, 2016 @ 18:34:50
❤
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Sep 16, 2016 @ 18:15:23
So beautiful dear friend ! I love poppies ! …love, megxxx
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Sep 16, 2016 @ 18:17:08
Thank you Meg … Love to you xxx
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Sep 16, 2016 @ 18:31:13
Love the picture, so much beauty. Tomorrow I need to go out and put all hoses away and tie down my lawn swing! We are now getting cooler over here! xxx
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Sep 16, 2016 @ 18:31:57
Das ist ein schönes Foto. L.G. Wolfgang
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 13:23:12
Danke Wolfgang.. wishing you a wonderful new week 🙂
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Sep 16, 2016 @ 18:54:08
Like you, we have had relentless sun, 90 degree temps, no rain for weeks. I had a lot of green tomatoes as a result. Had our first cool day today…still no rain. Strange year, Sue. ❤️
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 13:26:26
Yes Van a strange year.. Today we have rainfall, the gardens sure need it.. Though when it rains it now pours in torrential torrents, more like the tropics, I am sure our jet streams are altering and our weather systems too are changing.. More dramatic thunderstorms here too..
Good luck with the green tomato chutney .. I made loads last year when they didn’t ripen.. This year however lots of tomatoes turning thankfully and the neighbours are happy too 😉
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 14:08:40
I have a brown bag full of the green ones…they are starting to come around, little by little. ☺
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 14:27:39
I have a window sill of dishes with red ones,, 🙂 but last year they were ripening on the kitchen window sill 🙂 .. I am making lots of tomato soup right now.. 🙂
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Sep 16, 2016 @ 18:56:30
You are amazing, Sue. I do not know where you find the time to blog. It’s been so hot here as well, with so little rain we are in a severe drought. The insects thank God have not been bad and very little of the mosquito has been seen this year as well. I did something this year with my Roses that I normally do not. I just let them go as they want to grow. I did not prune. I did not immediately dead head. I allowed insects to have their way but with a very careful eye watched. I’ve had some years that the insects actually killed two of my rose bushes. We’ve also had invasive insects which are creating havoc with the natural insects. Same goes for some invasive plants not native to this area. I don’t know what is going on, but Mother is not behaving as She normally does. Robins are still here, normally migrating the middle to end of August. Our trees our still mostly green with barely any change of color seen. My flowers have slowed down and I have pulled way back on watering which I had to do almost every day this Summer, a 3 hour job each and every day. But nothing compared to the work you do. I only use chemicals on my roses when the insects are extreme because nothing “green” I have tried has worked. Very challenging this gardening. We don’t put chemicals on our lawn either and hubby actually handpicks the weeds out … a LOT of work. We have one evergreen tree that has been invaded by insects which we are watching closely. We lost an evergreen to these same insects and if this tree worsens we will be forced to use chemicals, something we dread doing. Anyways, I do apologize for the lengthy reply. I could talk gardening all day long. Much Love to you and hubby, dearest Sue!!! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 13:38:17
You sound just the same as us Amy we hand pick lawn weeds too. Can not be doing with sprays.. I mixed up a spray concoction of crushed garlic bulbs with a little washing up liquid for the aphids- black fly.. Which I discovered were attacking a young camellia plant I had got in spring. They were suffocating the new leaf growth and sapping it of life.. I sprayed it every other day for a week and it got rid of them all and none returned..
Sometimes Amy we wonder where our energy comes from too.. 🙂 And yes I agree about nature, I have never known my Magnolia come into flower twice.. It usually flowers Spring which it did, beautifully.. but I have a second flush of flowers .. The hedgerows are filled with berries, I know we didn’t get late frosts to kill the blossoms this year, But Nature often prepares herself for winter.. And by the amounts of berries I see, which are loaded, we could be in for a harsher winter than the ones we have had recently here..
We have booked a short vacation the beginning of October to Scotland again, so we are looking forward to that,. In the mean time we are doing as much in the allotments to get it ship shape so it can be left for a while.. 🙂
Today the rain has set in, so I am taking advantage of it to catch up here..
And thank you dearest Amy for your lovely most welcome comment..
Hope you too enjoyed your weekend my friend
Love Sue ❤
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 16:50:58
I honestly do not know what is going on this year. My Lilac bush is flowering again. My Butterfly bush is flowering for the second time, and it should be dormant by now. Same goes for my Rose of Sharon. It is flowering again. Say what? ROBINS who should have migrated at least one month ago, still here. I cannot begin to close up my gardens because nothing is even dormant now. Spring flowers and again blooming! I have new growth on my roses. Sue, I am so confused by this … And the change of colors in our trees are not happening. I am very concerned that the weather is going to change from hot (which it still is) to brutally cold in a blink of an eye and everything that is flowering will be shocked. I ususally have my fall gardening at least started by now. My inner clock is telling me to get my fall gardening started, but I am not able to. Very very odd ….. ❤
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 17:50:07
Yes I think Nature too is confused too Amy, my neighbours rhododendron has one flower on it again.. And like you my inner being is telling me we are in for a sharp fall in temps.. I put some of my bulbs in. So getting Spring in order.. 😉
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 18:14:27
Today I begin, Sue, regardless of how hot it is out there. I’d rather sweat then shiver as I close up my gardens. I too have bulbs to put in, and that among other things I will do. Pruning shears here I come!!!! (smile) ❤
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Sep 20, 2016 @ 10:27:34
Big smiles Amy, I am certain all you plan to do you will achieve 🙂 Happy Pruning!!
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 16:55:52
I remember years that I began closing up my gardens in August. I feel like a horse stuck in the gate …. Grrrrrr …..
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 17:45:43
I did a lot of pruning back yesterday in-between sitting and reading, another lovely Sunny day.I cleared a patch which hides our green house in our home garden, and thinned out the bamboo I have as a screen, then decided to lop off some of the Buddleia which had finished flowering which has to be 20 ft high.. Hubby came out and told me off saying he thought I was resting.. I said I am.. 😉 xxx
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 17:47:29
LOL You sound like me!!! Tee hee ……
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 17:51:21
Haha.. yes I am sure the plants say here comes the scissor woman again, as I cut flower heads off all the time when finished.. And I move on from one thing to the next.. lol.. xxx
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Sep 16, 2016 @ 19:06:34
Left my comments on your gardening site 😉
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 13:27:26
Thank you Kindly Bela for taking that extra step to click one more time.. 🙂
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Sep 17, 2016 @ 03:48:17
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Sep 17, 2016 @ 04:38:57
Now that I no longer have a large garden, I’ve quite forgotten how much work it is. and how much oversight and constant attention is required. And still, nothing beats produce grown by yourself.
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 13:02:11
I agree Joss, nothing beats home grown produce.. and it is all well worth all the aches and pains and discomfort when I am sat down eating it lol 🙂
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Sep 17, 2016 @ 05:21:11
The weather certainly plays a big part in the life of a garden! 🙂
The comment about invasive insects is worrying – they could change the balance of life forever… 😦
Love and hugs!
Prenin.
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 13:01:06
Yes a sad fact about invasive species and plants that they upset the natural order and balance of things.. Nature has everything under control, it is often we ‘mankind’ who often inadvertently introduce them. So we upset the natural order of things.. But isn’t that what we are doing to the world at large?..
Hope you have had good weekend Prenin. xx
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Sep 17, 2016 @ 07:48:39
If I could make money of the weed in my garden I would be a rich person… lol! No time for taking care of it…. and grows and grows…..😄
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 12:58:12
Haha.. Yes always amazing isn’t it how weeds flourish through everything the weather throws at them, while our plants suffer 🙂 Maybe we can all learn something from the weed.. 🙂 Grow where ever you can, and not worry about the circumstances where you are sown, just grow to be the best you can be.. 🙂
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 15:44:11
Yes, exactly!Bad weeds grow tall….lol!
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Sep 17, 2016 @ 12:08:22
It has been so humid, I’m not surprised you dozed
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 12:53:56
Thankfully its now cooling Derrick.. 🙂 and we have the much needed rain here too. 🙂 But its awful for those in the country who have had flash flooding, not so good for them.
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 16:21:48
True
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Sep 17, 2016 @ 12:11:41
The weather here has been strange also and I don’t think we will see a brilliant autumn as there has been so little rain. I am off to go read your other blog about these bugs! Love your garden shots!
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 12:51:16
Thank you Carol.. I hadn’t known about the Harlequin ladybug until I looked it up and it was the first time I had seen them.. My daughter said she had them in her home garden last year. On the site I did the report to, these started out in the south of England and now have almost spread across the whole of the country since 2003 .. Not good news for our other native species.. 😦
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Sep 20, 2016 @ 11:53:43
You’re welcome. Not good news at all.
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Sep 17, 2016 @ 13:05:06
I hear you, Sue. I don’t do heat well either. The body requires extra rest in the heat. We have the white flies here so bad you almost want to wear a mask to walk outside. I’m sure I’m breathing them in. Not enough rain. I am so ready for winter. Have a good rest.
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 12:32:11
Yes the white flies are one of those little pests which really do get under my nose LOL.. We have lovely rain today, and thank you, yesterday I did hardly anything but rest.. It was a glorious day so sat sunning and reading in the garden.. Lovely 🙂 ❤
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Sep 17, 2016 @ 16:23:56
Amazing to read how many (including yourself) are affected by the lack of rainfall.
Have not given it much since all seems normal here (Florida) including the occasional tropical depression. Despite the difficulties, your garden looks super!
With love and blessings, Eddie
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 12:03:56
Thank you for following the link to the allotment Eddie, the rain is now pouring down, it must have heard me 🙂
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Sep 17, 2016 @ 16:26:14
should read “have not given it much thought”…..
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Sep 17, 2016 @ 16:54:44
a garden
well-worthy
of taking pause
to enjoy, cool & rest 🙂
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 12:02:42
Thank You David for also pausing and taking a look around my garden ❤
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Sep 17, 2016 @ 17:41:39
Afternoon naps are healhy; they’re power naps. 🙂
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 10:34:29
How did you know Genie, that is exactly what I call them too.. 🙂 ❤
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 17:22:07
I knew because we’re soul sisters. 🙂 ❤️
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 17:36:43
❤ _/\_ Hugs sister
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Sep 18, 2016 @ 21:11:01
Hello Sue
I wish you a successful new week.
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 13:08:38
Hi Marko thank you my friend, you too enjoy your week
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Sep 18, 2016 @ 22:00:09
It’s been hot here too–not a lot of rain..feels like summer still. Hugs.
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 10:11:22
Yes same here Elizabeth although today we have got rain 🙂
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 07:47:27
I admire your stamina Sue, your efforts are commendable considering the weather and pests that all play a part in you allotment.
Well done, and the results of your toil surely give you great pleasure in Dancing with Mother Nature.
Cheers.
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 10:00:27
Thank you Ian.. It is all worth it when we are sitting eating our produce, though at times yes it is hard work 🙂
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 17:55:17
Absolutely glorious! I must admit, I never plant flowers, only food, but these beautiful images definitely tempt me to change my game plan for next year…
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Sep 20, 2016 @ 10:26:43
Yes Hannah Food is important, but I do love flowers and I grow these for cut flowers in my home, and give thanks to them for their beauty. Also it so brightens up the allotments and the Bees and insects love them. 🙂 Special hugs your way xx ❤
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Sep 19, 2016 @ 20:27:05
The monsoon is still here with occasional rainfall and, my small garden looks bright and beautiful…greener and happier… 🙂
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Sep 20, 2016 @ 11:07:05
Without the rainfall our gardens would not grow, and I am so happy your garden is bright and looking cheerful for your rains.. Its when the monsoon turns too heavy and floods take over as we have seen here within the UK unprecedented levels of rain sometimes a whole months worth in a day.. Causing floods to homes etc.. Lucky for us we live on top of hill, but I do so feel for those flooded out again and again who lose everything. ❤
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Sep 21, 2016 @ 20:33:19
Flood is a pathetic form of natural disaster; for trees, animals, and of course, human beings… 😦
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Sep 22, 2016 @ 16:41:23
Yes I always think about the small animals that can not swim to safety, no end perish in such disasters.. xx
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Sep 20, 2016 @ 00:00:47
Beautiful Sue, your hard work has paid off! We are so very hot here still and with Fall just three days away. I think we will begin to feel the whisper of Autumn around the end of October. My garden is thriving and so are the weeds as well ,, I was out there today pulling them. They have very strong roots this year and it took some real strength…probably will have sore arms tomorrow! Stay cool over there and congratulations on such a lovely garden and thanks for sharing it in your beautiful photos.<3
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Sep 20, 2016 @ 11:16:03
And thank you Holly for taking time to hop on over to the plot and see how it was all coming along..
Yes its often the day after when my arms feel like they are dropping off after a spell of heavy weeding.. But it is so satisfying when its done.. 🙂 Happy Gardening too Holly.. and we have had two days of rain, so I was pleased I did as much as I did before it started. 🙂
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Sep 20, 2016 @ 14:31:29
It’s been perfect hot house weather here, everything is still blooming . Happy Day Sue! ❤ 🙂
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Sep 20, 2016 @ 18:10:41
Enjoy the Sun Holly.. xxx Hugs x
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Sep 20, 2016 @ 21:00:30
I will, it is bearable now…xxxHugsxo
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Sep 20, 2016 @ 19:41:18
Great
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Sep 22, 2016 @ 09:39:08
Thank you for saying so Okaforjustice.. Many thanks for your visit Blessings Sue
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Sep 20, 2016 @ 21:14:32
Your garden looks lovely 🙂 I’ll be over to the other blog now ~ Great to see you, as always ♥
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Sep 20, 2016 @ 21:59:00
Thank you, that is only the weed patch lol.. Hope you enjoy the allotment garden 🙂 and thank you Christy xxx
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Sep 25, 2016 @ 17:44:45
Your garden is wonderful, Sue, and no wonder you’re tired! I confess that the garden bug never bit me, only my Mom and sisters. I came into the world ten years after them, so maybe that’s the reason. 🙂 Anyway, I love flowers and how they look, and of course, freshly grown food. What’s funny though is a tomato plant seed from our neighbor’s house must have blown into our backyard because now we have a huge thriving tomato plant! My hubby just picked a few yesterday. 🙂 Anyway, keep on gardening. Hugs! ♥
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Sep 26, 2016 @ 13:13:35
Oooh lovely tomatoes for picking and freebies too 🙂 Nature’s little treasures are great when they blow in unexpected Lauren.. So lovely to see you and thank you.. Yes gardening is hard work at times, but it keeps me fit and well.. Have a great week xxx
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Oct 06, 2016 @ 19:13:42
Best thing to do in the super heat is sleep. Good to listen to your body. the garden looks beautifully wild. 🙂
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