Nel Giardino… In The Garden…

This heat is becoming annoying,  not to mention the humidity,  so unlike our perfect San Diego weather.  On the bright side,  I am excited to actually see Pumpkins forming on the sprawling vines… hopefully they will continue to grow and not be attacked by unwanted visitors.  Trying to conserve water during this awful drought is challenging… the roses aren't too happy about it,  giving me just several roses at a time,  rather than the typical masses of color that we are used to seeing.

Stile Estivo… Summer Style…

August is upon us… It is definitely summer,  but changes are in the air,  and I am beginning to feel the familiar longing for one of my favorite seasons…Fall.   I don't like to rush it though ,  and I really wish the retailers wouldn't rush us into Fall either…  Meanwhile,  in an effort to stay in summer mode,  I will continue to surround myself with little summer touches of decor and light dishes.

Giardino Estivo… Summer Garden…

It is that time of year… the time I start stressing about whether or not I can actually grow a pumpkin for Fall.  Everyone I talk to,  or ask tips on growing pumpkins from,  tell me something different. At least some people have admitted being unable to grow pumpkins as well.  The rest of the people say it's easy…ha,  not for me.  Fingers crossed,  fertilizer,  good soil,  lots of water… we shall see.  Meanwhile, the rest of the garden is happy,  as are the roses etc…

Fine D 'Estate... End Of Summer...

I keep saying that it just hasn't felt like summer to me.  We haven't had extreme heat,  which will probably come later as usual,  when everyone else is enjoying turning leaves, and Fall weather.   But lately, since I love Fall so much,  and am keenly tuned in to the changes that the seasons bring ,  I am feeling that Fall is coming soon.  I'm not quite ready,  but happily looking forward.  Gardening has been great,  except for the stress of thinking that I may not get too many Pumpkins this year.  Nursery people have told me that the lack of heat may be the problem.  I am taking very good care of the plants and am determined !  Feeling the need to change some things,  I decided to paint the Iron Chandelier outside... Green... for a change... it will be nice with the colors of Fall  and the Garden.