A closer look at the garden in July and August.
First year Hollyhock plants grown from seeds, on a fresh summer morning. These plants only flower starting in their second year.
Pink and White Dwarf Godetia:
A wild star-shaped flower:
Floor covering Five Spot Nemophila:
Plants in our staircase garden:
Delicate, silky Ipomoea flowers growing through our Star Jasmine terrace railing:
Double African Marigold:
As part of my £50 gardening project, started during National Gardening Week, I prepared the soil and unfortunately had to resort to snail killer (I chose an organic one which is safe for pets as our neighbour has a cat).
Over the last ten days I have been propagating flower seeds indoors. The seedlings are coming along nicely. There are Sunflowers, Marigold, Hollyhock and runner beans.
In year three of my urban gardening efforts, I am no longer nervously waiting for the seeds to sprout. I know, it is a matter of letting them be and watering them regularly – they won’t grow faster just because I look !
I have to say, time has passed quickly and I am rather pleased with the progress:
Sunflowers:
Marigold:
Hollyhock:
Runner beans:
Indian Cress:
Updates coming soon
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