The would be gardener – I have always loved a tidy garden and back in Zimbabwe had a passion for Roses, Cactus Plants and low maintenance gardens with lovely extensive green lawns – as you can imagine we had lots of ground space which is normal living in Africa. Fortunately now in our new home in America I have discovered that, although the seasons differ greatly between the two countries the plants are fairly similar. I have just had to figure out when, where and what to plant in my new Abigail’s garden – as you can see the differences between the two gardens are rather dramatic…. no more roses for me though as I shall have a fight on my hands trying to keep the deer from decimating them!
- My first experience of Spring in Abigail’s Garden,, March 2014 – I have to say Abi’s garden was a huge selling point for me when we decided to purchase Abigail’s Bed and Breakfast Inn.
- Our Class in the “Vineyard” with Chris Hubert, Oregon Vineyard Supply…
- Heading outside for some Grape Pruning Lessons.
- Time for pruning the Grape Vines! I decided that due to my lack of gardening knowledge in America that the best course of action was to attend Gardening Classes. So I signed up for the Classes that the Oregon State University Extension Service – Jackson Co. Master Gardener Association. I attended the first one on Saturday 7 February along with Adam (kicking and screaming I might add, he is after all an accountant). It was all about Grape Pruning which proved to be a huge source of information for me as I have a love affair with Wine and Food Dinner Pairing. I loved the class and fully intend on attending a few more when I am not up early in the morning cooking breakfast for our Guests. Now to tackle the grape vine……. Adam claims to have had no understanding of the class whatsoever mmmmm!
- I am just amazed with Spring, everything is so fresh and I am waiting daily to see the changes to the garden at Abigail’s – they happen so fast – the bulbs that I planted last year are finally beginning to peek up through the ground and I wait with baited breath for my first Daffodil – the garden is a wonderful place to be right now.
- Our New Garden and our New Home – March 2014 – just look at the wonderful Spring bulbs bursting into bloom. My new garden love affair is about to begin…
- These are the orchids that have been split from the parent plant.
- The narly branched of the Brazilian Pepper Tree…
- These Orchids belonged to my Grandfather and are over 50 yrs. old, I have left them in the loving hands of my friends I hope.
- A male Brazilian Pepper Tree with lots of tropical shrubs and Orchids..
- Hydrangea’s loving their early morning shade and afternoon sun position!
- Lots of lawn space – the grass is fairly short, stubby and strong, drought resistant..