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my rustic bajan garden
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A country garden located in the north of Barbados featuring water lilies, orchids, fruits, flowering shrubs and recipes
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Yikes it a bloomin\' Friday
My hibiscus hedge at the front consists of red, cream with a red throat and pink with a red throat (not shown). However I am now seeing variations or mutations of the red and cream on the red plants. They are quite beautiful and I wonder if this is ...
It\'s annuder bloomin\' Friday
white mandevillawhite cane begoniathese dendrobiums are having a fun time in this sunny spot.Hi folks it has been some time since I have posted for blooming Friday. I have been a bit subdued and in deep thoughts on two of my friends who passed away...
Kitchen renovations
We found a sandy earth tone tile for the back wall of the arch/hearth. This is where the stove and refrigerator will remain. I hope to find a hood/extractor fan for the chimney.I have been thinking of redoing the kitchen for sometime, so hubby just d...
Drama in my garden
Two weeks ago Sunday I was up very early around 05.30 am and decided to take a walk in the garden. I made a cup of tea and walked towards my gazebo. I place the tea on the table and took a stroll toward the west side of my property . As I got along t...
Goodbye my friend
Claudia above in deep conversation with Chuck my hubby in our garden.Thursday last week I lost my buddy, a good friend for about 10 years, and a wonderful human being. She had not been too well and suffered from heart disease that was diagnosed 2 y...
The Orion (historis odius)
Good news! I was using the new editor in blogger and that wasn't working, so I went back to the old editor and am back in action. As they say new brooms sweep clean...but old ones know the corners.The Orion butterfly caterpillar (historis odius)A f...

