Garden
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It’s all about perspective
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Living and gardening on a hill can be a real challenge especially when there is no possibility of garden terraces. Even simple tasks like weeding, or watering the garden are much more difficult on a slope than on a flat…
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Strawflowers- Xerochrysum bracteatum
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Strawflowers have always fascinated me and I always wanted to have them in my garden. I’ve been trying to grow them for 3 years, but, I’ve always failed. This year I’ve finally managed to grow some wonderful strawflowers. Strawflower (Xerochysum…
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First summer hailstorm
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Yesterday after a week of sun and temperatures around 30°C (86°C) we got another dose of rain. This time the weather change came in quickly and roughly. We had some serious storms this summer but not like the one we…
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Starting from the beginning
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On July 31st I’ve finished cleaning the whole garden and today, 14 days later the whole garden is a complete mess. This is not a normal thing here. Usually, I finish the cleaning in July, and in August I don’t…
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Centaurea cyanus- cornflower( različak)
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Blue cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) is a popular annual flowering plant typical for old flower and vegetable gardens. This beautiful small flower is a real magnet for butterflies and bees and is excellent for cuttings and dried flowers. Although they are…