Teil 826 – Der Garten im Februar

Teil 826 – Der Garten im Februar

You know what a garden issue means: A bit of text, lots of pictures. In dull and mild January nature was still 5 weeks ahead. The crocuses were starting to bloom and the tulip patch was beginning to look like one. But then came February. It still is bitterly cold and...
Teil 820 – Der Garten im Januar

Teil 820 – Der Garten im Januar

It is now official that in Germany December 2017 and January 2018 have been the darkest months for decades. Furthermore January was too wet and mild again. Even the cats were suffering from winter blues and it had rained so much that I had to move the ground bird...
Teil 819 – Der Garten im Dezember

Teil 819 – Der Garten im Dezember

Somehow the October garden issue fell victim to our top model voting because I used most pictures I shot that month in specials for the various team members. That leaves the November and December garden and we are done with 2017. As I only took a couple of garden pics...
Teil 797 – Der Garten im September

Teil 797 – Der Garten im September

Autumn is in the air! The flower pots are still outside but we may have the first frosty night coming to our region next week. High time to take a good and long look at the September garden! ————- Herbst ist in der Luft! Die Blumenkübel stehen...
Teil 788 – Der Garten im August II

Teil 788 – Der Garten im August II

Have I told you that I started another vegetable experiment this year? This time I grew tomatoes and peppers in flower pots on the frist floor terrace and in the front yard. The plants in the front yard started really well and produced lots of fruits but then the rain...
Teil 787 – Der Garten im August I

Teil 787 – Der Garten im August I

I have a confession to make: I am responsible for the lousy summer and the unsettled weather we had in my part of Germany this year. Last year, I spent hours watering the flower beds. So when simple irrigation systems were on offer at our local Aldi in early spring, I...