from January 2016, Outside My
Window
Only at this time of
year is a "perfect" garden
possible - and what a stunning vision it is!
A few
months ago it seemed the drudgery of endless weeds,
pest problems, and attempts to get my fingernails
clean, would never end. But at this time of
year all drudgery is forgotten, and only the
wonderful possibilities of beautiful plants, and the
season ahead, are on my mind! Wish lists and
to-do plans are forming, and an excitement over what
surprises my 2016 garden will offer, is
rising.
- will
the experimental Muhly grass (marginally hardy)
planted last season make it?
- will the new
Primula under the spruce tree get enough moisture to
do well? ...
- will the little
slip of root that was the only thing left of my
Clematis 'Bourbon' after my house move last year, make
it over winter? ...
- will my nursery
source those hardy Bamboos I want to try, in time for
spring planting? ...
Even in the depths of winter, a perennial
garden engages the mind and soul in a way that few
things can.
Go make
yourself a large cup of hot tea, take your laptop
over to a seat by the window overlooking the snow
covered garden, and then click over to the
Articles and Tips pages here to enjoy your "perfect"
2016 garden!
Cheers! Evelyn
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