As I started to write this blog post this afternoon, it was pouring down with rain. The rain in fact started last night, and with a couple of small breaks, it seemed like it has rained ever since. Ah well….such is spring weather! If you want to see what spring is looking like when it is sunny in Wellington, check out my post from Wednesday. Anyway, thanks once again to The Propagator for allowing us to share what is going on in our gardens, or in my case this week, what is also going on in my indoor garden.
Now September is here, it is time to wake up the dormant cacti. I used to have lots when I lived in Scotland, but for some reason only have three here in Wellington. Maybe it is time to get some more?
Next up…basil woes! On the left, a very soggy Red Freddy basil, and on the right, the bare twigs of another basil plant. Plant number three is still fine, at the moment. I had really hoped they would all last the winter, but no luck I am afraid.
Meanwhile, the cyclamen are blooming. Both plants are doing fine, and producing some lovely flowers (and yes I did tidy up the dead flowers you can see on the table!).
Next up, the magnolia, which is really in full bloom and looking as stunning as ever, despite the grey skies and gloomy weather this afternoon.
And now, as the sun sinks over the yardarm, the sun has popped out to say hello, so I’ve just taken the chance to check on things, pick some parsley and mint, and take in a few seconds of blue skies.
As usual, I am looking forward to seeing everyone’s beautiful gardens in other parts of the world.
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I hope that spider web is much smaller in reality otherwise I think I would have to move. The magnolia is stunning.
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The spider web is the size it looks!! The magnolia is looking so good this year.
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Here we have sunny skies and are saying goodbye to summer rather than hello but we have the same cyclamen too.
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Spring is so changeable with regard to weather, you never know what to expect!
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My Basil haven’t even survived the summer this year! They were attacked by aphids and never really recovered. Oh, well, these are the ups and downs of gardening. And I agree with OMAHGT about the spider web!!
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Indeed…I will just have to start again with new plants this summer I think. Yes it is a rather large spider’s web…but it looked so beautiful with the rain drops.
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Oh so close with the basil! I have faith the last one will make it. Thanks for sharing your beautiful magnolia. 🙂
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Thanks for basil wishes! Loving my magnolia.
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Stunning Magnolia. Just planted a new batch of cyclamen. Still tempted by some more in the back garden for some more Autumn colour.
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Yep treat yourself to some new cacti. Gorgeous cyclamen. Hope your rain eases soon
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If the sun was sinking over the yardarm, I hope you were having something nice to drink and admiring the garden ( especially that gorgeous magnolia) even though it was raining.
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I was thanks :-). Have to say we have been enjoying the magnolia.
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Mint will thrive in any condition 🤣
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It does!
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You can never have to much Cacti!
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I agree!
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Nice to see you have a thing for Cacti. My daughter is nuts about them and we have them in pots around the house on windowsills.
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My brother has a houseful of cacti and succulents. Really need a few more myself!
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Oh, those cyclamens! One of my favorite flowers. Too bad about the basil, but at least the mint is thriving.
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I can always get new basil plants. I also love the cyclamen.
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It’s fun isn’t it? Your magnolia is starting out and here in Spain there are huge fruits on the magnolia trees!
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