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Category: Gardening 2008 | Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 11:23 am

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The weather here is really similar to last summer: unusually high rainfall levels and unseasonally grey days. There has been some activity since my last Blog update though and I've taken some pics that reflect this.

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The flower bed is looking a bit bedraggled generally but there are a couple of plants that shine through, like these lime green Nicotiana plants. Unlike their more colourful relations, they don't have a scent but they are still a nice addition.

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The lilies have come into their own now and they provide an exotic feel amidst the gloomy weather...

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The 'black' poppies are another small success and I'm hoping that they will self-seed next year. These ones were lucky to have come to fruition; earlier ones had their petals all blown off before they had time to open fully...




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These french beans have had less of an assault from birds or bugs than they were getting before and hopefully they will go on to produce some beans for us

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The rose was here when I moved in but it was looking poorly, so I repotted it and gave it some TLC and it's come back looking lovely. No idea what type it is.

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And finally, the spring-sown sweet peas have caught up with the over-wintered autumn ones

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So, a bit of a slow summer, weather and flower-wise but still some nice plants to take our minds off it!


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eileen wrote on Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:36 pm:

Oh those black poppies are a definite must have. Everything in your garden looks lovely Sharon despite the weather. I like your half barrel planters and the colour of your trellis.

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Sjoerd wrote on Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:46 pm:

These pics are GREAT, Sharon. Your flowers and veg are coming right along, in spite of the weather.
Those dark purple poppies are such a pleasure to see. They wewre lovely. Very sorry to hear about the wind damage to them.
The lilies and nicotiana look very nice. Well done!

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gardengater wrote on Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:55 pm:

The lime green Nicotiana will be in my garden soon, very pretty. I love your rose too - it looks very old fashioned. The poppies are dramatic - oh heck, I love them all.
gardengater

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dooley wrote on Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:18 pm:

Very nice garden despite the rains. Wish mine looked as well! I love flowers of any kind. dooley

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sharon mc wrote on Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:44 pm:

Every littel plant and flower is precious!

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glendann wrote on Thu Jul 17, 2008 5:53 pm:

Sharon your blooms are so very lovely.I do love the odd colors anything different to me is great.

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catspower wrote on Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:00 pm:

Oh my, the Lilies and 'Black' Poppies are beautiful! I am going to see if I can find some here.

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