tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post337788790669273149..comments2024-03-24T05:44:33.317+00:00Comments on The Pouting Pensioner: Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary ...thepoutingpensionerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13484934089759704702noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-38045963088400527662018-07-29T17:39:03.210+01:002018-07-29T17:39:03.210+01:00Believe me, this garden does its own thing, I mere...Believe me, this garden does its own thing, I merely cut things back occasionally. The pergola is a great escape from the sun and as I only enjoy a glass of wine socially this year, it's seeing no wine action so you need to get over here - let's get socialising!!! Hugs, x <br />P.s. could do with a glass right now, we've been gutting and painting the utility room this weekend as it's been raining (!!) and I'm knackered!<br />thepoutingpensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484934089759704702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-79481407312131410662018-07-29T13:18:34.851+01:002018-07-29T13:18:34.851+01:00Now that's a garden Mary, Mary quite contrary!...Now that's a garden Mary, Mary quite contrary! I love it! That pergola looks like it would be my favorite spot to sit in and sip some wine. Oh how I would just love to have a cutting garden, so I could enjoy my own fresh flowers rather than buy them at the grocery!<br />What a green thumb you have!<br />xo,<br />KellyannKellyann Rohrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11320531991490519576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-44974418651757164502018-07-28T21:57:54.268+01:002018-07-28T21:57:54.268+01:00Yes, our gardens probably have different plants th...Yes, our gardens probably have different plants thriving in them. Fortunately no Japanese beetle have stopped off here, they sound a nightmare to get rid of, poor you and you love your garden so much. Hugs, x.thepoutingpensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484934089759704702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-79109315718577984812018-07-28T20:46:15.558+01:002018-07-28T20:46:15.558+01:00I can tell you live in a much warmer climate than ...I can tell you live in a much warmer climate than mine based on the flowers you can grow. I wish I could grow vines like that! Love your roses, that's another flower I can't grow. My garden is looking pretty good. I have an invasion of Japanese Beetles this year: first time ever in 25 years of gardening. UGH!Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878073765579182362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-50305218052763211302018-07-28T18:18:42.063+01:002018-07-28T18:18:42.063+01:00Thanks, Gail, I inherited the vine when I bought t...Thanks, Gail, I inherited the vine when I bought the house 15 years ago and have some built a pergola to support its growth. It's old and may have originally been in a greenhouse. If El Skorchio continues, they should be edible. Put in your order for Chateau Pout 2018 now!<br />You made me laugh about your grass, you really got me with that one!<br />Looking forward to seeing more of your garden in your forthcoming post!<br />Hugs, x.thepoutingpensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484934089759704702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-41829165640241491632018-07-28T18:10:11.180+01:002018-07-28T18:10:11.180+01:00Aw thanks, Duchesse, I'll post some update pic...Aw thanks, Duchesse, I'll post some update pics and yes we have eaten out there, it's always lovely. Good old mum doing amazing things with your geraniums, they are so beautiful. Sorry to hear about everything else though, but you needed that good holiday away eh. Now, go sort out that errant question mark!<br />Hugs my lovely,x.thepoutingpensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484934089759704702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-75692035929954626432018-07-28T16:30:03.425+01:002018-07-28T16:30:03.425+01:00Love your garden pics Mary! Very jealous of the vi...Love your garden pics Mary! Very jealous of the vine. Are they eating grapes? I might do a post on my little patch. I love gardening and cram in as much as I can. The roses were wonderful this year, in fact most things were - honeysuckle, jasmine - everything loved the sun. And my grass has stayed green! (well, it's fake.....)Gail Is This Mutton?https://www.blogger.com/profile/16624214724309633433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-23989726522315575982018-07-28T14:53:37.576+01:002018-07-28T14:53:37.576+01:00Good to see that at least the garden still has flo...Good to see that at least the garden still has flowering beauties in it. The pergola area is looking lovely. Have you had a chance yet to eat there... (sorry, my question mark is on holiday). My garden has wilted completely and I have accepted that. No amount of water can put right what three weeks absence and scorching temps have done (even if there was no watering ban). However, my geraniums in front of the house are still going strong, thanks to my mum popping over every day to water them and deadhead them during my 3 and a bit week absence. Bless her! Enjoy!!La Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07205029671510097708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-6976352027814299072018-07-28T08:53:00.550+01:002018-07-28T08:53:00.550+01:00Oh fingers crossed, Anna, I know you put a lot of ...Oh fingers crossed, Anna, I know you put a lot of hard graft into your garden.<br />The pergola's a cool place to eat in summer. I've thinned the vines but still kept the cover as the wisteria is stretching out from the back to compensate for my ruthless secateur action!<br />Hope you're keeping cool on your volcano!<br />Happy holiday hugs, x thepoutingpensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484934089759704702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-33938034086806924862018-07-28T08:01:37.630+01:002018-07-28T08:01:37.630+01:00My garden has been wilting. The lawn is yellow. I...My garden has been wilting. The lawn is yellow. I'm hoping that our new shrubs and trees are watered whilst we are away. Your overflowing vine would keep you cool if you had left it wouldn't it! Anna of Mutton Style and Yearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17123818835370240987noreply@blogger.com