I can't wait to get back into the yard. I have fibromyalgia and I can't work outside in the intense summer heat, but in spring and fall, it is hard to keep me inside. I love to feel the weather changing and watch the leaves change color.
I am planning on revamping some of the bedding areas in the yard. I planted perennial flowers this past spring, but they did not withstand the Florida heat so I've purchased perennials that I know will do well and are also drought resistant such as liriope, day lilies and fountain grass. Yes, fountain grass will come back each year. I don't care what the plant stores tell you. If you plant it near the house and/or keep it protected, it will come back and stronger than the year before. I love purple fountain grass, it is beautiful planted with blue liriope. In the shadier parts of the yard, variegated liriope will do well too.
The Gerbera daisies in the front planter box have had a rough time of it this summer too. They need light but do not like our intense heat. I have babied them, fought off slugs and grasshoppers and now they are starting to perk up. Finally had a blossom on one of them and the darn squirrels plucked it right off. They tore all the petals off and left them on the front porch wall as if thumbing there nose at me. It must have been pay back for the cats terrorizing them at the window and on the back porch.
Today, I planted pots of herbs for the kitchen and breakfast room windows. I have seeds down for cutting celery, basil, chives, parsley, two pots of cilantro and two pots of Romaine lettuce. I love the smell of fresh herbs and the way they liven up my recipes.
We have a large raised garden bed outside the kitchen, next to the patio. The perennial herbs will go dormant in the cold weather so I potted up some mint and oregano and brought them inside. We love Italian and Mexican food. A fresh supply of oregano and basil are important for both cuisines and one can't make a good Mojito without some fresh mint!
The other morning a squirrel jumped on the back porch screen and was very surprised when two kitties jumped in his face. He hightailed it for the nearest tree and now spends his mornings barking and fussing at the kitties that can't really reach him, but they sure can scare him. They enjoy their power!
We have a lot of activities planned for the near future. It is our 30th anniversary! We are going to a Bed and Breakfast thanks to our wonderful daughters and son-in-law who spoil us way too much. My birthday and my dad's are one day apart in November and that will roll us right into Thanksgiving. My favorite time of year. I hope everyone is as excited as I am about this time of year-enjoying life, love and family.
Blessings and Peace to all of you. Until next time....
I am planning on revamping some of the bedding areas in the yard. I planted perennial flowers this past spring, but they did not withstand the Florida heat so I've purchased perennials that I know will do well and are also drought resistant such as liriope, day lilies and fountain grass. Yes, fountain grass will come back each year. I don't care what the plant stores tell you. If you plant it near the house and/or keep it protected, it will come back and stronger than the year before. I love purple fountain grass, it is beautiful planted with blue liriope. In the shadier parts of the yard, variegated liriope will do well too.
The Gerbera daisies in the front planter box have had a rough time of it this summer too. They need light but do not like our intense heat. I have babied them, fought off slugs and grasshoppers and now they are starting to perk up. Finally had a blossom on one of them and the darn squirrels plucked it right off. They tore all the petals off and left them on the front porch wall as if thumbing there nose at me. It must have been pay back for the cats terrorizing them at the window and on the back porch.
Today, I planted pots of herbs for the kitchen and breakfast room windows. I have seeds down for cutting celery, basil, chives, parsley, two pots of cilantro and two pots of Romaine lettuce. I love the smell of fresh herbs and the way they liven up my recipes.
We have a large raised garden bed outside the kitchen, next to the patio. The perennial herbs will go dormant in the cold weather so I potted up some mint and oregano and brought them inside. We love Italian and Mexican food. A fresh supply of oregano and basil are important for both cuisines and one can't make a good Mojito without some fresh mint!
The other morning a squirrel jumped on the back porch screen and was very surprised when two kitties jumped in his face. He hightailed it for the nearest tree and now spends his mornings barking and fussing at the kitties that can't really reach him, but they sure can scare him. They enjoy their power!
We have a lot of activities planned for the near future. It is our 30th anniversary! We are going to a Bed and Breakfast thanks to our wonderful daughters and son-in-law who spoil us way too much. My birthday and my dad's are one day apart in November and that will roll us right into Thanksgiving. My favorite time of year. I hope everyone is as excited as I am about this time of year-enjoying life, love and family.
Blessings and Peace to all of you. Until next time....
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