Archive for Gardening – Page 2

NYC Botanical Orchid Show …

Also on our trip to NYC, we went to the Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden. It was cold and drisly in the Bronx, but the show was warm and tropical.

Robins in February?

Just came in from a long walk. Actually saw 2 robins today. They’re really early though, aren’t they?
Gloucester’s a great place to live but it’s a little harder in the winter as it’s so wet and cold. But we’re lucky to be here.



Irises blooming in November?  

Yes sir ree bob!
On the boulevard in Gloucester, election day!
They are called everblooming or remontant irises.
Patty

Dirty Hands

It is said that potters and gardeners are alike, in that they both like to get their hands dirty.  Come September, I abandon my gardens and head for Cynthia Curtis Pottery and Studio. Pottery is my “crossover” sport for gardening. My personal opinion is that gardening is way easier but on the other (dirty) hand pottery it self, is longer lasting.  Here are some pictures from my latest adventures at the pottery studio.  Patty