Tag Archives: garden

Inferno…

Posted on July 16, 2012 by cezannesrainbow

We are in the midst of a heatwave-slash-drought.  The grass in the neighbourhood is crunchy and yellow, and not a little bit pokey when stepped on with bare feet.  The air is heavy with unrealized humidity, and forest fire occurences are … Continue reading →

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Climbing the walls…

Posted on August 1, 2011 by cezannesrainbow

Note one on England (or at least the parts that I saw): the walls breed flowers.  Often, these accidental gardens were much more intriguing than the intentional ones.  I was fascinated by the frequency with which greenery sprouted healthily from … Continue reading →

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Oasis…

Posted on July 4, 2011 by cezannesrainbow

Summer has arrived, and with a vengeance (just like the third installment of Die Hard… only without Jeremy Irons).  It has been hot, and it promises to remain so.  I can’t really complain: the sky is blue, marred only by … Continue reading →

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Snooping…

Posted on June 24, 2011 by cezannesrainbow

Last weekend, my friend and I strolled around her neighbourhood after dinner (leaving her husband with the dishes!) to admire the almost-summer evening light. And to see whose gardens we might copy! Inspiration started with C’s false orange blossoms, which … Continue reading →

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How does your garden grow?

Posted on June 16, 2011 by cezannesrainbow

My new house has a driveway, which means (I hope!) that I’ll have a lawn before the summer is out.  Which means I just might be able to plant some perennials before the cold weather sets in!  Now, I am … Continue reading →

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