Art in Bloom memories 8

Garden revision

My succulent garden has just taken off at the end of the summer.  Kalanchoes and aloe going like crazy.

Lavender is still chugging along too.

And of 6 pansies which were wilting away and I threw into pots, this one is coming back.

More good news in my container garden tomorrow.

Container Garden part 2

I'm so glad to have two new geraniums.  All my old geraniums died last summer with root rot when it rained for about a month.  Of course I didn't know that was happening or I might have saved them.  Pots on the ground will probably be recycled for a plant sale soon.

One of the 2 tomato plants has a lot to be hopeful about.  I also planted a few seeds
of zinnias and marigolds around the outside of the plant. Wires are the
 cage to help hold the plant.

My 4 year old gardenia (maybe older) is happily repotted.

Quote for the day:

The foundation of greatness is honoring the small things of the present moment, instead of pursuing the idea of greatness.  Eckhart Tolle

My "potting shed"

 

My planting work area, I could imagine it as a potting shed perhaps.  It's a foundation that once probably held a shed.  The neighbors behind have negotiated with past owners to move their driveway closer into my cottage's space, thus a lovely (?) view from my yard of their cars most of the time.  No wonder I look up to the trees!  But having some raised containers with flowers and herbs will also be nice here.

Quote for today:

I find ecstasy in living -- the mere sense of living is joy enough. Emily Dickinson