Our Garden In January

 

The warm humid weather may not have been the best for some of us humans, but the plants have been loving it.  The lawns have been growing well, although they are beginning to dry off now, and the weeds have been having a field day.

The garden often shows off a few bright spots and I thought I might display some of them here.

This nasturtium has done well this year in my tub garden.  It is a non-trailing dwarf named Empress of India.

Most of the grasses have seeded this year.  These are all planted in pots, and they are growing well under son’s tender loving care.

The large potted cyclamen has gone into hibernation for the summer, but a couple of these little ones are still flowering.

The rhubarb is about ready for us to make another small harvest.  I like seeing the lobelia flowering beneath them.

This salmon-coloured geranium has flowered and flowered.

The marigolds have also flowered well.  We often let the seeds set on them as the pet rats find them a tasty treat.

This day lily has been living up to its name, and most days gives us a bright splash of colour.

I couldn’t remember the name of these pretty flowers, but I think they were asters.

Dwarf impatiens brighten up this corner, but, as you can see, the weeds are growing as well as the plants!

Most days I enjoy wandering around looking at the garden (I’m not able to do much work in it now). 

There is always something new to be seen, and a garden can truly be said to be a place of joyous experiences (and, perhaps, sore backs!).

May gardens always bring you pleasure 😊

Margaret.