Precious petunias

You know I can't get enough of these little stunners. I planted mine in about July and they flowered very shyly then as the temperatures warmed up they really let loose! They don't like wet feet and love the heat!









These are a new variety from Keith Kirsten called Supertunias.
"Petunia Supertunia TM Pretty Much Picasso This Petunia plant is a must have flower that is sure to turn heads and strike up a conversation in your garden. The unique colours make this unlike any other Petunia plant. This first of a kind Petunia with bright pink blooms edged in lime-green can grow up to 24 inches accross and lasts weeks longer than any other Petunia. Performs great in baskets, containers and in the landscape. Attracts butterflies; low maintenance requirements." ex www.keithkirsten.com

Angel wings

I discovered this Schizanthus wisetonesis "Angel wings" - this spring and what a find. I planted some in full sun and they are a stunning show of flowers - this picture does not justice. They like to be moist and to be fed once a month with a liquid fertilizer.
Feeding plants really does enable to reach their magnificent best.

Gracious and gorgeous

Mimulas (Monkey Flower). Yellow and reds on one flower, deep reds, oranges, ivory. It is low growing and is growing in a semi shaded area.
The ever faithful Violas - a lovely happy little flower.

All things bright and beautiful

The stunning vibrance of Calendula officinalis - English marigold. It flowers in winter and spring and is a cheerful wonderful healing plant. I normally plant it with Namaqualand daisies and when they appear I know spring is following right behind.
I make tinctures from the petals and mix it with Vitamin E oil and aqueous cream for a healing cream that I use on sores or dry skin. I use to use it as a nappy rash cream for Kayla.

Spring is sprung now if only I can upload the photos!

Bare canvas - well not totally the Cymbopogon citratus (lemon grass) and Capiscum annuum (green pepper bush) already live in the bed with a variety of herbs in pots.





Hard at work digging up weeds and digging in compost and fertilizer. I used a small amount of bone meal and Talbourne Organics seedling food.











Herbs in motion .... pineapple sage, basil, coriander, spanish lavender, sage, tri-colour sage, thyme, lemon thyme, lemon grass, oreganum, standard floribunda rose. Out of picture is catnip, rosemary and strawberries. I also planted 2 rows of carrots and 2 rows of beetroot as well as 2 lettuces. Yummy....

I am up and running....

New business, new beginnings and hallelujah a new season! I am the GardenGodmother and ready to transform dull spots in gardens into beautiful vibrant colours with seedlings. I am also designing herbs and veggie gardens. So watch this space....