I Say Goodbye 2009 and Welcome to 2010

I say Thank you and Goodbye to the year 2009, not the best of years if you look to the economy, environmental issues, peace talks, the fight against poverty, terrorism and the unfairness on this poor mother earth. It is an ongoing struggle that never seems to add up justly the way I want it. The work in the garden is a more satisfying struggle the only guys I have to fight are the weeds and the

Helleborus - Ny bok av Claus Dalby

I got this book called 'Juleroser og Påskeklokker' from a friend of mine and it is so wonderful. A whole book about Helleborus - it has these amazing pictures and a lot of useful information for a novice as myself on the subject Hellerborus . I do recommend you to read it, if you’re not great with the Danish lingo it does really matter it is a feast for the eye. Claus Dalby has written a lot of

Merry Christmas from Engarn

TOMTEN Viktor RydbergMidvinternattens köld är hård,stjärnorna gnistra och glimma.Alla sova i enslig gård djupt under midnattstimma. Månen vandrar sin tysta ban,snön lyser vit på fur och gran,snön lyser vit på taken.Endast tomten är vaken.

December blooms - Hyacinthus orientalis

Today we have had a terrible winter storm with up to gale force wind and heavy snowfall. It was a complete chaos in the traffic with a total stand still for the busses. Luckily I could convince my colleagues that they could cope without me and my boss said yes. As a result I have had a wonderful day baking a loaf of fruit bread, taking a long bath, doing some tidying among clothes that I never

CHANGE

~~~Time for me to change the header and to make a small change in the design.Winter blue and Indian red? poster from easy artWinter apples or apple blossoms?Decisions, decisions...which one to take...hmWell you already know the answer.A warm indian red for the border and an impressionistic photo of my appleblossoms.What do you say, do you like it?~~~Inga stora ändringar men jag tyckte det var

Paperwhite - Narcissus papyraceus - Tazetter

I'm continuing on the theme winter-flowering plants, December blooms that have the ability to brighten up even the darkest of days. Last week I got two bulbs of Paperwhites from a friend and now they are 'in floribus', this delicate and elegant bulbous plant native to the Mediterranean region and it is very fragrant too.~~~Så här års gläds man verkligen av alla underbara blommor som blommar just

How to Make a Moisturizing Herbal Balm - Lemon Verbena

~~~I found this video and I thought it could be a nice gift for Christmas. It looks rather fun to make it too, I'm gonna have a go. How to make a lovely moisurizing herbal balm with Lemon Verbena, Aloysia triphylla. Video: How to Make a Moisturizing Herbal Balm - Vegetable Gardener- I wish they could have better music...I think it is a bit annoying. Lemon verbena, Citronverbena in Swedish and you

Winter Flowers - Phalaenopsis

We have now lit candle number two and we are entering the second week of Advent, this wonderful time that comes to an end on Christmas Day.I wonder... what kind of flowers do you have in your windows during December? On my windowsill I have a lot of orchids and this one has such a pretty colour, almost Christmas red. I cannot think of a winter flowering plant that is more durable and that

December Frost in Garden

As an amateur photographer I find things like frost crystals, fog, mist and water are just wonderful, it is a great way to capture a bit of 'drama' into the pictures. This is 'Lucia' once again singing the final verse - of the last song of the season. This Rose has been so fantasic this year 'in floribus' for almost 6 months! In the soft sunlight of December - Lichtkönigin 'Lucia' And once