I posted earlier on the effects of this harsh winter on the plants on my property. They are slow to grow anyway, except the yuccas, but this winter was a tough one. Surprisingly, all I have lost is George's apple tree (which was a bit of a long shot anyway) and a lupin that I had transferred here in a pot from Paris ( it had survived 4 years).
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The High Bush Cranberry, that was eaten to the ground, is looking quite healthy with
new growth. |
The oak tree that had been chewed almost all the way around, has fresh leaves and a lot of suckers growing from the base as well (perhaps a reaction to the abuse). After seeing a presentation given by the owner of Eisings Nursery, called "Shades of Green", on some new drought tolerant plants, I had to try them. So Sharon and I went to Eisings, which is a lovely place to visit anyway.
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I think this one is called Thunder and Lightning. It has colourful green and yellow foliage and deep
burgundy flowers. It has been in the ground for nearly a month now and is thriving. August will
be the test. |
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| This is a Pincushion flower. Much more subtle in colouring than the previous one but also thriving. |
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A Mango Poker. The flower is almost done now, a month later, but was impressive. If this
survives there are lots of colour varieties to choose from. |
The vegetable garden is also in full swing, though not "growing in sand". I have Kale and salad greens that are taking over (and I can't keep up with), Swiss chard, green peppers, regular and cherry tomatoes, zucchini, basil, snap peas, pole beans and 2 different kinds of bush beans, all in 2, 4ft by 8ft beds. Its going to be a little crowded.
Rasta has become a "bag cat":
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Investigating a bag that Chris gave me, part of my birthday present. It has pictures of a girl
and a cat in yoga poses. |
And to end; evening on the beach after a summer storm:
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