Miscellaneous
Dec 06 2011 by Barbara in Barbie's garden, Bugs & Pests, Gardening, Miscellaneous, | 23 comments
Mantis mommy laying eggs
It was by pure chance I saw this praying mantis mommy laying her eggs in our front doorway! I was on my way out to water the garden and I glanced down. Gee! I nearly stepped on her. She looked up at me and must have called out – “Watch out!” Had I not been mindful, I would have not gone down on my knees to take a closer look. What a […]
Dec 05 2011 by Barbara in Barbie's garden, Christine's garden, Design, Do it yourself, Gardening, Miscellaneous, Products, | 11 comments
The Gardening Journal in the News
It has been such a fun year getting our project – The Gardening Journal – from an idea to a published book! The layout and the designing! The printing and its own great website! It has been just as fun using it while planning our gardens month-by-month – watching what grows! Up until now, The Gardening Journal has been really only given to friends and family to use and recommend. Then we […]
Dec 02 2011 by Barbara in Barbie's garden, Bugs & Pests, Gardening, Miscellaneous, | 14 comments
Bugs and things
We have suffered through consistent wind for days now – this is the norm for this time of year in Cape Town – and I grow weary of it! I have no joy playing in the garden when the southeaster howls through the town. The wind has a nasty habit of bringing with it flies! I don’t know why! It seems to be a common thing here in Philly! It doesn’t make […]
Nov 28 2011 by Barbara in Barbie's garden, Gardening, Miscellaneous, | 11 comments
Feathered friends sharing apple crumble
Oh Chris – I loved the 30 Day Challenge on the gardening buddies – our feathered friends who help us in the garden. Not only do they help us in the garden, but entertain us and join in our delight! I want to share my little friends with you. We were all enjoying an apple crumble together. The wagtail was first – I could not believe it! Then came the Cape Sparrow and […]
Nov 25 2011 by Barbara in Barbie's garden, Gardening, Miscellaneous, Perenniels, | 18 comments
Gardening mistakes
Most of the time, gardening is a feeling and with some research and new-found knowledge you plant and sow and usually your garden will grow – with love and lots of watering. In this past year, I have made a few mistakes and tried a few recommended tips and found that they were a waste of time. My first mistake is that sun-loving plants should not be planted in the shadow of […]
Nov 19 2011 by Barbara in Annuals, Barbie's garden, Gardening, Miscellaneous, | 9 comments
Green November
I love my early morning ritual with getting up – open up for the chickens – kisses and hugs, fresh seeds, greens and water – put the coffee on – empty the trash – pack the dishes from the night before – pour the coffee and my morning begins…… I love sitting out on my deck in summer.The sun is way up there early in the morning and the birds and bees […]
Nov 18 2011 by Barbara in Barbie's garden, Gardening, Miscellaneous, Perenniels, | 2 comments
Open Gardens visit
I wanted to share the Elgin Open Gardens Route visit we did last weekend. I took a few photos of the beautiful flowers and gardens we visited, namely Heaven Scent Nursery and Duncan’s Roses. This happens every year in late October/early November. We selected three gardens to visit out of many. Duncan’s Roses Gardens – Elgin Heaven Scent Nursery, Elgin A little history on the Elgin Open Gardens Route: The story of […]
Nov 14 2011 by Barbara in Annuals, Barbie's garden, Gardening, Miscellaneous, | 3 comments
Art of Nature
No words can describe the beauty of nature. It is the way we look at plants – the up close and personal! I find this the most captivating part of gardening – the way we see our garden! The light – the colour – the texture! All so fascinating! How gracious nature is with her beauty! Enjoy your garden this week! Happy Gardening xxxxx
Nov 13 2011 by Barbara in Barbie's garden, Design, Gardening, Miscellaneous, | 7 comments
Grasses revisited
I have been slack with my blog posts of late – not because I’m not in the garden and taking photos, its because work has me tied to the computer all day! I spend every spare moment in the garden and at every opportunity, I have my camera with me. So the photo library is full, I just have to take time now and tell you whats been happening. Have a look […]
Nov 12 2011 by Barbara in 30 Day Challenge, Barbie's garden, Gardening, Miscellaneous
The 30 Day Challenge – Day 6
Today, I am grateful for patience! It is one of the great gifts of life and one of the qualities that we strive for, but not always achieve! I believe it comes with maturity and not necessarily with age! I have watched my garden transform and change and without patience, I would have not been as successful with it! I have patiently watched the seeds take root and then inspect the first […]