Rainy days

                                     "Remember that there is no such
                                         thing as failure in the garden,
                                        only composting opportunities"
                                                                         
                                                                               - Mark Cullen

 I found this quote in the paper on the week-end, what a great way to look at gardening. I have a friend who doesn't like to throw any plant out and I agree to a point. I will try to find a new spot for a plant I really like if it is not working where it is. I will offer it up to whoever would like it but if I can't find a home for it so be it. Now I will look at it a new way, composting!

 As much as we all want the sunshine and dislike these rainy days we have been having when I look out at the plants it almost as if you can see them getting greener. They seem to thrive in the rain as if it is
satisfying a much needed thirst. Unfortunately my poppies are not so pleased.  Just when they have popped there heads and unfurled their delicate petals the rain has beaten them down. I still have a few unopened ones that will hopefully enjoy some sunshine tomorrow.

My poppies before the rain.

 I was out at the garden centre on the week-end and am happy to report that I found the herb Borage that I have been searching for. I was also lucky enough to find a Clematis 'Sweet Autumn' that I had been looking for. I lost mine over the winter and it was my favorite Clematis. It blooms a mass of small white flowers in late summer/early fall and manages to cover a large part of my fence. It also has an amazing scent which just adds to the sweet smell of fall.

'Sweet Autumn' Clematis

 In my search I  came across an herb called 'Immortality Herb'. I had not heard of it before but was intrigued by it's name, kind of reminded me of something magical so I bought a plant.
  I came home and looked it up and apparently it has the same qualities as Ginseng. It is supposedly good for many things and sounds like a wonder herb. The leaves can be harvested for tea so I will have to give it a try. It can be used as a climber or trailer so if nothing else it will be a nice addition to my planter. All in all it was a successful trip to the garden centre.

 Tomorrow we have a promise of sunshine so if the weather man is right we can be out in our gardens, sun in our faces and hands in the dirt.

Happy Gardening!