In a Vase on Monday: Dodging the Showers and Indecision

Rain, glorious rain, but not when you are tasked with producing a display for the In a Vase on Monday member organised by Rambling in the Garden. This morning, during a brief respite, I dashed into the garden and grabbed a handful of foliage, some Bermuda buttercups, three dead succulent flowers, and some bottle brush.... Continue Reading →

January 27, 2025 25

Wordless Wednesday: Winter Colour – Growing Hibiscus in Pots

For WordlessWednesday, I will let the hibiscus speak for themselves * * * * *

December 16, 2020 5

Six on Saturday: Busy in the Vegetable Garden

A new week, another Six on Saturday and a great opportunity to connect with fellow gardeners. The temperatures have dropped significantly over the last week with a low of 6c at night. Daytime temperatures range from 13C to 19C but at least the rain has stopped for now which means my cacti and succulents have... Continue Reading →

December 1, 2018 15

A Simple Way to Propagate Hibiscus

Hibiscus are my favourite plants (shrubs) because they are SO easy to grow and reward me with an abundance of beautiful flowers throughout the year. Unable to grow them in England I was naturally delighted to discover not only did they grow well in the Algarve, but also the amazing different varieties to choose from.... Continue Reading →