This week there were no new flowers to be seen in our garden, but everything was happening in the growing area.
Mainly dahlias because I have been meaning to grow these for ages, and three of the ones I planted in April are getting on with the business in spectacular form.
I tried to be professional with these dahlias. I brought new labels and a posh marker pen, so I would know what colour they were.
But… the pen was rubbish. The first time I watered the pots, the ink ran away. I have no idea which is which, so I can’t wait to see them bloom…
These seeds were an impulse buy. Everyone in my family loves sunflowers, but I was getting fed up with the usual spindly 12 feet high specimens that never seem to stay upright. Last year I grew supposedly dwarf specimens which were an improvement…
2022 Look at all those flower buds!
So when I saw seeds for a blood-red sunflower, I knew I had to have them.
If the snails can leave them alone long enough, we might get to see them in all their glory!
While I was buying seeds, I picked up some Alysum and Aubretia, just because.
I have never been very lucky with seeds, as sometimes they grow but often do not, so time will tell…
Finally, I am becoming very fond of this cutting of a weeping willow from our local pond.
Three years old already, and I think I have persuaded it to weep a little…
It has a very promising future, I think…
This post is inspired by Jim Stevens, who really knows all about #SixonSaturday: https://gardenruminations.co.uk/2023/05/27/six-on-saturday-27-5-2023
Anita Dawes and Jaye Marie 
I love how you are training the weeping willow. I used to have bonsai but had to give them up. Everything looks wonderfully healthy.
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I thought the willow would weep naturally, but it had other ideas! Why do you give up, it is very therapeutic…
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I was traveling a lot and unfortunately my spouse at the time was not dedicated to Bonsai care. I found a new home for them.
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Over the years (and different spouses) I have had to do this too…
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It is like saying goodbye to an old friend.(I like the term different spouses)
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I missed the bonsai far more than the spouses… 💕🪴
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Me too.
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That made me smile…
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Always a good thing. 😁
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You know it! 😀
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They are going to be beautiful, they look very healthy!
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So far, so good!
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Healthy plants for sure! Very exciting developments ahead!
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This is the best part of growing things…
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I have had the same experience with washed out labels. I invested in a laminated label maker. A little over the top but it satisfies my desire to be organized. It certainly helps when I experience those “on the tip of my tongue” moments.
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I just wanted to know the colours, they will have to be a surprise now… 🌸🌺
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Loads of lovely potential!
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I really hope so…
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