tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post7648487622932556038..comments2024-03-18T17:15:39.964+00:00Comments on Life on (nearly) a Small Island: And relax.......Sianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13827449325297069660noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-70866152812489758932014-07-27T22:03:08.299+01:002014-07-27T22:03:08.299+01:00Truth to tell I'm a bit of a lazy gardener. I...Truth to tell I'm a bit of a lazy gardener. I plant things, water them in and then they are left to get on with it really. I try and keep weeds under control when I can, but even they defeat me sometimes! Thanks for stopping by again :-)Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-53850324572795184862014-07-27T22:01:56.563+01:002014-07-27T22:01:56.563+01:00Thanks Perpetua, though I am only showing the &quo...Thanks Perpetua, though I am only showing the "pretty" bits - there are some weedy areas which I'm struggling with...sigh.... I just love columbines and want to get more varieties....they are brilliant at self seeding too which is what I need!Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-8992243247718928702014-07-27T22:00:43.586+01:002014-07-27T22:00:43.586+01:00Yes the walls do create something of a micro clima...Yes the walls do create something of a micro climate that plants and Button enjoy! And yes the soil is gorgeous too!Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-80656323980879262402014-07-27T21:59:51.864+01:002014-07-27T21:59:51.864+01:00Thank you Bonny! though I only show the "pret...Thank you Bonny! though I only show the "pretty" bits ;-)Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-11045967323998117442014-07-27T21:59:19.381+01:002014-07-27T21:59:19.381+01:00OOOh yes grannies bonnets! I'd forgotten that...OOOh yes grannies bonnets! I'd forgotten that name...Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-12602687822133633402014-07-27T21:58:51.221+01:002014-07-27T21:58:51.221+01:00Thank you! And welcome to Graemsay :-) Thanks so ...Thank you! And welcome to Graemsay :-) Thanks so much for commenting and sorry it too me so long to respond....sighSianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-85452121463428835012014-07-27T21:58:18.134+01:002014-07-27T21:58:18.134+01:00I do love my stone walls - they really set of any ...I do love my stone walls - they really set of any flower (or indeed weed!)Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-6102058723545871672014-07-14T01:13:53.162+01:002014-07-14T01:13:53.162+01:00What a fabulous backyard & garden...I am very ...What a fabulous backyard & garden...I am very impressed...you have a green thumb Sian!!! I love your approach to gardening also. I prefer to have it light hearted & a mish mash that looks more 'natural' than planned. Mind you I am not a great gardener by any stretch of the imagination...I do like to see flowers under the bedroom window tho'.<br />I did not know there were different types of bees either...<br />This is why I love to visit your blog..I always learn something new!<br />Bye for now, Sherri-Ellen & Nylablue x0Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-12106743958823622102014-07-12T13:46:41.760+01:002014-07-12T13:46:41.760+01:00It's all looking wonderful, Sian, and you'...It's all looking wonderful, Sian, and you're right - it's a big space for one working person to look after. I love columbine too and they were probably my mother's favourite garden flower, both for colour and shape.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-3009760040131702392014-07-11T00:26:52.639+01:002014-07-11T00:26:52.639+01:00Your stone wall must create wonderful shelter and ...Your stone wall must create wonderful shelter and warmth for your plants ... AND the soil must be marvellous from all that sheep crap over the yearsSybilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944601364218561984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-24665625658268812332014-07-09T11:28:58.816+01:002014-07-09T11:28:58.816+01:00I think your garden is beautiful.I think your garden is beautiful.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05250212496391989223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-36318936629100562652014-07-09T06:25:47.180+01:002014-07-09T06:25:47.180+01:00Your garden is glorious ... one of my favourite fl...Your garden is glorious ... one of my favourite flowers is aquilegia or columbine, or as I know them, Granny bonnets. Wild flowers look completely at home!Shirlwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02582037340209866437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-7530036318535790752014-07-08T21:11:09.427+01:002014-07-08T21:11:09.427+01:00Beautiful, just beautiful...Beautiful, just beautiful...tovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12181574311574113584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-17863998786735176842014-07-08T20:49:20.009+01:002014-07-08T20:49:20.009+01:00Your flowers are lovely, especially against the st...Your flowers are lovely, especially against the stone walls.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.com