Hyacinths and Orchids

I have a terracotta pot outdoors which I just forget about every year and it is always fun to see a pretty pink Hyacinth just appear.

Now that we have passed the shortest day here in New Zealand, I always think that Spring will be on its way in a few months.

On the shortest day I planted some garlic - a friend was telling me that you  plant a few garlic cloves in the ground or pot,  and in approximately 4-6 months,  they magically turn into  bulbs of garlic. Fingers crossed, hope mine grow and will let you know. How about you... have you grown your own garlic?

" One touch of nature makes the whole world kin"

~ Shakespeare

Wishing you all a fun weekend,  and thank you to all my fabulous readers.

Hugs

Carolyn

A touch of pink

There is not a lot of colour around my garden this time of the year, so was happy to see this hyacinth looking pretty in pink.
If you click on the photograph, you can see a spider hiding out, in one of the flowers.
DD brought home these tasty treats that we had with our afternoon cup of tea.
I had the strawberry eclair and can say... it was delicious.
It is Queens birthday weekend, here in New Zealand, so Monday is a holiday.
My DH shares the same birthday of the 6th of June, Happy Birthday my dear!
I have baked a carrot cake for the birthday and will go and ice it now.

I hope that you are having a wonderful weekend
Hugs
Carolyn

Lavender and Hyacinths.

As Rosemary is to the spirit, so lavender is to the soul ~ Anonymous
I loved picking a little bunch of lavender for the house.
I planted some of these the other day, so I hope that mine will look as pretty as on the packet.
I also pruned the roses, one of those jobs that it is always great when you finish, with all the thorns.
Also have these magazines to sit down and enjoy.

One of the most tragic things I know about human nature, is that all of us tend to put off living.
We are dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses blooming outside our windows today.
~ Dale Carnegie.


I hope that you are having a wonderful weekend and enjoying every moment.
Thank you for visiting my blog and the kind notes you have left and I look forward to coming over to visit you all.

Hugs
Carolyn