This is what the garden looks like now.
My main task has been to get my garden growing. I've had all the old vegetable gardens removed but I just can't give up gardening so I'm creating a floral container garden. I'm mainly growing roses with a couple of foxgloves, a new double lavender recently bred in Australia, buddleia - the butterfly bush, Texmax pelargonium which I'm growing for the colour, two blueberry bushes, Johnny Jump ups (violets), alyssum and several old English roses. I have climbing roses on the lattice and fence behind the containers and I think it will look lovely when they're all growing well. Kerry and Jamie came over yesterday and helped me move pots, potting mix, mulch, pine bark and odd and ends to the garden so it would be easier for me to set everything up. I'm so lucky to have the family I have.
These are some of the old rose pots and new plants just bought.
The new outdoor setting waiting for their armrests.
I bought a small outdoor setting because the old table collapsed after 30 years on the job. It looks good but it came as a flat pack and I had to put it together. 🤨 I'd never done that before but I got through most of it and now I only have to add the arm rests to the last three chairs and it will be done. I'll enjoy sitting out there in the afternoons tending the garden and enjoying time outdoors in the fresh air.
I don’t watch a lot of TV, I prefer premium YouTube where I watch a variety of interesting programs with no advertising. Bliss! Lately I've been watching Wocomocook - a wonderful program about food and people all over the European countryside. It’s encouraging and inspiring to see people living lives connected to each other and the land. They milk cows, make ice cream with the milk and the cloudberries growing in the forests; they make bread, jam and chutney, pancakes, and cheese. I watched cakes, stews and drinks being made that I’ve never seen before. It shows a lifestyle of productivity and optimism, something similar to the way Hanno used to live. I’m continuing on with a small snippet of what I used to do but watching Wocomocook is enough to keep me interested in a productive life and moving forward.
Thank you for visiting me here today. I'll be back in a week or two with photos of the new garden. Take care of yourself and take care. xx
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My neurotic dog Tully doesn’t like change. This reminded me of Gracie.
The brown bears are back at Brooks Falls. Many of you know I love watching the brown bears catching salmon at Brooks Falls in Alaska. They came back this week and will continue eating until it's time to hibernate later in the year. If you haven't seen them, it's worth a click.
I am glad to see you getting back into a little gardening, you and Hanno appeared to enjoy it so much over the years. We are having a family short holiday at Bunya Mountains. Both my daughters, son in law and grand kids. Booked in January for this school holidays as a sort of experiment, it is great to see that we can get along. A little boring for some as it is misty and drizzle most of the time but great to see the grandkids still playing outside and much less watching television.
ReplyDeleteI can understand that old favourite meals, now served for one, can be a problem. But roasts are too delicious a meal to give up! Enjoy your gardening. Erin
Hello Erin and thank you. I'm sure you'll enjoy the Bunya Mountains with your family. It's a lovely place.
DeleteIt certainly is time for soup here in cold Melbourne. I made a big pot of chicken & veggie soup on Saturday afternoon and enjoyed having some tonight.
DeleteAll your plants will look lovely in your garden. ~ Jenny M
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ReplyDeleteSo lovely to read all about the changes you're making Rhonda, your meals sound delicious, we always have a Sunday roast, it wouldn't be Sunday if we didn't. You've made me want some beef filet, a delish meal!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your winter soups and meals, I too love a roast dinner on Sundays, since I live with my daughter and son in law, we have this often and invite grands and their families over. We are going into the heat of our summer now, in the 90's most days. My little patio garden is doing well, So glad you can continue to garden, it is good for the soul !!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the wonderful post. I will have a look at that youtube channel, it sounds very interesting. I'm looking forward to the garden pictures.
ReplyDeleteHugs from The Netherlands ❤️
Soups are a delicious and nutritious meal.
ReplyDeleteAs well as meat that you don't overdo and eat in portions!
Your garden will become more beautiful.
It's a good thing you don't watch too much TV!
Have a beautiful July!!
Thank you for sharing the link for the brown bears! I just watched for a few minutes with my 5yo and 3yo and we all found them delightful!
ReplyDeleteYou have also inspired me to pull the Christmas ham bone out of the freezer and make some soup.