Bert's Gardens
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2008 was first attempt at gardening here. 2009 was exciting to see what returned in the perennial beds. Sun exposure ranges from full to no sun. Definitely a work in progress :)
Roofing construction has limited my time in the gardens, what are left of them. The few brave souls still standing deserve a round of applause :)
Now we are having the heat! 30C + with humidex.
Poured yesterday, beautifully calm and sunny this morning, and now... cloudy and very windy :) Finally got some pics of gardens. Enjoy summer everyone!
Finally! a little rain over the last few days. Everything was looking a little crispy. Now a little sun tomorrow and it will be time to cut the grass again:)
Spring has sprung, in full force :) Started early, for us, and is very welcome! Still waiting for my lilacs to bloom. Through the city, all the flowering fruit trees are sweetly scented and starting to drop their pretty petals.
Thanks much Bert. Very nice work even you have started gardening not long ago. I really like your pure white Azalea and dancing Garlic Chives; the Spirea bush is so delicate also. Yes, sometimes I spent my weekends in my previous garden from dawn to dusk. Really enjoyed it. Happy gardening and keep growing :)
I am with you on strawberries--they are wonderful to grow! Our strawberry plant's 2nd year was great; we'll see what year 3 brings or if we'll need to replant. From a fellow 'newbie' to gardening :)
Wow. More great flowers. I have the same Stella D'oro Daylilly. I just planted it this year and already some great blooms. Isn't it lovely? I really like your blue delphiniums too.
Just noticed that you are having trouble growing periwinkle. I have transplanted it to two different place. I usually just dig in a sprig near the roots of a tree and leave it. Try to keep my husband from weed whacking too assiduously near the tree bases. In each case, it took nearly 15 years for the periwinkle to build up enough to produce flowers and spread a bit. But I love it under the trees.
A few pics of the gardens today. Off to help Mom with her gardens. Will have to start a post for her beautiful gardens :) My poor neglected plants... only the tough survive :D
... check out Mom's Cottage Gardens. Was working on them with Mom last week. So little time... so many wonderous plants :)
What do you do with your lavender. I have two types as well and so far, I walk by, pick a few sprigs and smell them. Haven't gotten far enough to use the lavender in any way.
A few pics of the gardens today. Off to help Mom with her gardens. Will have to start a post for her beautiful gardens :) My poor neglected plants... only the tough survive :D
