After two months without any rain and unseasonal high temperatures the last three weeks have reversed the trend with heavy showers and longer periods of rain nearly every day. As a result my roses bloomed a month earlier than usual and so now have finished their first flush, but made a great show for a few weeks. The picture shows my current favorite Gertrude Jekyll which has a particularly strong and delicious fragrance.
Of course the rain has started the lawn growing again and encouraged the weeds so there is plenty to keep me busy. I’m not sure whether it’s the sun or the rain that has affected my Japanese maple, but some of the top leaves have shrivelled and turned brown. I thought that I had planted it in a spot that would give sufficient shade, but it now looks as though I will have to move it to a new position where it will receive greater protection from the afternoon sun.
In the lead up to Father’s Day there were the usual articles with gift suggestions, but one that caught my eye was this by Jim Ewing writing in the Clarion Ledger. “Organic ‘gadget’ dads can check their ERGs, ORPs, Brix and sap!” describes gadgets for soil testing that goes way beyond ph levels. His light hearted look at these tools includes a link to the catalog where you can discover the full scientific details. Read more..
And finally a true herb bed with pillows made of Mexican Heather and nightstands which are actual working beehives. Read more..
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