WWQP Bulletin Board Chat

Rainy day here

Great video, Doris.
Good that yesterday was clean up day for the front flower beds. Sunny and warm. Moved 2 dozen plants that grow too big here. Some to circle the maple tree, others to the back of the biggest bed. Next to dig some of the hollyhocks - they are taking over. Double peach pom poms on them; bloom all summer. Do love them but they grow roof high and spread. Found that cutting back the largest canes helps. Potted the 5 best geraniums to take to AZ for the winter. They and petunias grow well in the ground here. It is too hot for them in pots. The gardening column says to wait another month to plant bulbs; the soil is still too warm.
Still working on the night sky quilt. The lime just introduced is brightening up the deep blues, teals and purples. Still needs more. Am considering using the new lighted seam ripper to open the corners and insert lime batik for snowball blocks in the darkest areas. Hate to rip, but this new gadget may make it easier.
Our squash are prolific. Baked a sweetmeat this afternoon for dinner with roasted chicken. Will have much to freeze. DH agreed to build a raised bed for raspberries. Want to plant them, strawberries and blueberries this fall so they will bear next summer. The landscaper said they would take over, so hoping beds will contain them. Do love living in a great gardening area. If only I could find a quilt group. Thank God for this group!
Plans fell thru for a nephew to visit this weekend. He and his wife are squabbling; glad they decided not to come under the circumstances. My sis says the wife is controlling and manipulative - sad. Her mom went thru 6 marriages and let her parents raise her kids. Hope they can resolve their problems. Too bad they didn't before the baby came. Such is life.
The corner of packed items for AZ is growing. Mostly summer clothing and quilt projects. Come to think of it, not much else is important.
Blessings,
MJ

posted by MJ @ 6:55 PM