Friday, December 9, 2022

Another Week

I'm still working on the old slow laptop, with low screen resolution so I'm not sure what these photos will be like on a proper screen. My replacement is on its way, but won't get here until next week now.

Some of the garden beds are getting woodchip mulch:

Dogs checking it out. We were originally told that wood mulch was too much of a fire risk, but a member of the CFA advised us last week that as long as it is not right next to the house, and the chips are thicker than a pencil, it is OK. So let's hope this will help keep the weeds under control.
 

Instead of doing the current Bonnie Hunter mystery I am working on getting a few half-done projects out of the way.

Borders starting to go on last year's mystery, Rhododendron Trail. Hooray!
 

My Hippeastrum (amaryllis to those in North America) bud is getting closer to being open:

It looks like there are two flowers happening. Exciting!

And finally, a view across the back yard this afternoon:

The hebes are full of butterflies and bees at the moment.


9 comments:

conny's quilts en creaties said...

Lovely to see summer coming in your garden, while it is freezing at my end of the world. ;) Enjoy your garden, Hope the mulch will help.

Needled Mom said...

We have the wood chips in our orchard, but had never heard that they were afire danger. They are great for weeds and mud. Nice to see your blooms.

Julierose said...

Oh how exciting to see that amaryllis bud about to open...I didn't manage to get one yet this year--but maybe there will be some left still...I really like all the colors--it's so hard to choose;))) hugs, Julierose

ButterZ said...

You are doing an amazing pretty garden. It is growing well.

Pamela said...

Beautiful garden and beautiful quilt. I should do more finishing and less starting new projects.

Coburgcraftstuff said...

The backyard is looking lovely & lush and green! I have been noticing a lot more butterflies around lately - and unfortunately a LOT of mozzies too!

Jeanette said...

The mulch looks very effective, here's hoping it keeps the weeds away. So nice to see your courtyard in the sun, even if only briefly now the rain is back again.

Diane-crewe said...

The garden looks wonderful … and hopefully weed free x Your flower is going to be stunning x

frommycraftroom said...

What a gorgeous garden!