Showing posts with label Rhododendrons. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rhododendrons. Show all posts

Monday, October 13, 2008

Then There Was 3.







A flowery "Good Morning to You! "
There are many very lovely Rhododendrons flowering at the moment. This one ( called Unique ) I spied had been attacked by thrips which makes the leaves all silver. I picked this bunch and removed all the leaves and put them in a large vase to admire their delicate beauty.
Then there were 3!............ 3 fabric baskets of slightly different sizes.( did they morph or was there some reproducing going on in the sewing cupboard ? )
Even more strange ( not really ) they then progressed and grew in the mind of the maker at 3 am, into this purple bag. It has short handles ( half padded - new trick ) and 2 pockets in the lining and will be most useful. I just have to find the right beautiful button for the closure tab and it's mine to use. ( do click to enlarge the photo so you can see the fabulous fabric. )
The sun is shining so now I must go and do crush tipping on the Kiwifruit ( ugh! ) ( I will probably think up my next project while working cause it's a repetitive mindless job. )

* It's about a year since we first tried to sell our property and were still here! Considering the World Economy maybe it's just as well??? Who knows ?

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Colours of Spring.






















Photos taken down our driveway, as things start to blossom.
As you come in the front gate 4 Awanui Flowering Cherries are in bloom. Further up towards the house there are Azaleas and Rhododendrons.
The red rhodo is Rubicon.The final photo of yellow flowers is New Zealand native Kowhai, in the park next door..
( photos are all click able - but watch out for that bee.) It gladdens my heart and delights my nose. Enjoy some of my garden.