von sybilla | 28. September 2017 | Außen, Sommer |
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...
von sybilla | 27. September 2017 | Außen, Sommer |
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...
von sybilla | 31. August 2017 | Außen, Sommer |
July was not only rain. We did have some sunshine, too, and made the most of it. The best husband of all had a particular difficult time trying to catch the sunny days as he is responsible of mowing the lawn. Unfortunately, the tractor broke down at the end of the...
von sybilla | 17. August 2017 | Außen, Sommer |
June is rose month. But before we delve deep into the flora of our little hill, let’s try to tackle Monday’s/Tueday’s riddle – again. First, I did not notice that the commentary function was switched off. Then I totally confused you by getting...
von sybilla | 5. Oktober 2016 | Außen, Herbst, Sommer |
or the second summer. September surprised us all. No matter what the experts say but from my point of view this was the sunniest, warmest and driest September ever. Our citrus plants have started to bloom again, so have the pomegranate, the bougainvillea and the...
von sybilla | 4. Oktober 2016 | Außen, Sommer |
Gosh! October already and I have not shown you the garden in August yet! Here are the hightlights in short: See that image of Sander sitting on the patio furniture? He is taking shelter from rain! Unlike other parts of Germany we had not seen any significant amount...
