3rd July 2013
Summertime and the gardening is easy. As the
temperature goes above 36 degrees C (98F) best to get all the routine bits
finished by breakfast then just sit and enjoy.
The much maligned Buddleia is now spectacular, Pink,
Blue, Purple and white, flowering profusely on bushes 16 feet(5m) high. Masses
of butterflies in every hue, attracted by the honey scented flower spikes, it’s
just too easy to grow for the appreciation of the plant ‘aficionados’.
How many plants get pushed out of favour by the
fabricated ‘taste’ of so many TV pundits employed by commercial nurseries to
promote their latest creation.
The Dahlia gets an awful press these days, ‘Blousy’,
‘Showy’ and ‘Flash’ are terms frequently expounded by the ‘Cognoscenti’, put
their comments aside and just enjoy everything the’genus’ has to offer from
‘Thumb’ sized ‘Pom Poms’ to ‘Cactus’ giant blooms emulating dinner plates’, in
every imaginable colour. Just perfect in tubs or mixed ‘Island’ beds, teamed
with ‘Pacific’ blue Delphiniums and 6 foot(2m) tall lime green Euphorbias.
Quick, catch ‘Titch’ as he collapses at the ‘heresy’
Courgettes, Cucumbers and French beans are flowering
and fruiting to excess. Aubergines and Tomatoes are doing the ‘business’. Just
keep the magic formula of water, feed, heat and sun in constant supply. Pick daily. Same formula ‘Gardeners’ need
really.
That looks like a ‘Passion fruit’ vine flirting with
a ‘Butter Nut’ squash vine, must be the heat.
Must dash, see you soon.
Stuart.
Lovely, Stuart! The dahlia in particular is gorgeous. Keep up the good work.
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