Author Archives: The Flowerpot Pen

Opinions on Oahu

Wow. That’s probably the best and most succinct opinion I have of the beautiful island of Oahu in the US state of Hawaii. I could wax lyrical about all of the deliciousness I could see as I had my first glimpses of this magical place, but where to start? Obviously one of the most interestingContinue reading “Opinions on Oahu”

Waikiki

I’m writing this post today from somewhere completely new to me. I’m in Waikiki on the island of Oahu in Hawaii! I still can’t really believe I’m here! I’ve followed the sun and landed in a crazy world of sun drenched beauty and seething humanity. This spectacular setting attracts people from all over the globe,Continue reading “Waikiki”

Frosty nights

Bbbrrrrrr! It’s cold out there! Frost warnings have been set for the whole of my state, my toes are cold, and the heater is having a bit of difficulty keeping the temperature even. The last few mornings have been frosty and some plants in my garden are starting to show the signs of frost damage.Continue reading “Frosty nights”

Another Use For Flowers

I haven’t been doing a great deal in my garden lately. A combination of rainy days, a bout of ‘the flu’, and a general lack of motivation have kept me inside, gazing out at all the pruning to do. There’s a few more weeks before the deciduous trees and shrubs start busting out their springContinue reading “Another Use For Flowers”

More Roses Please!

I find this time of the year quite exciting! Apart from having a good clean up around the place, you can also use the cold days planning for the year ahead. The best part for me is choosing which rose(s) I’m going to add to my collection! The choice is always made easier by havingContinue reading “More Roses Please!”

Dahlia days are done.

Those magnificent queens of the garden are done for the year, so as the days get colder, it’s time to dig them up. If you’ve followed my blog posts or listened to my podcast, The Flowerpot Pen, you might have realised I’m a bit of a lazy gardener. As a result, some jobs don’t getContinue reading “Dahlia days are done.”

Pruning Chrysanthemums

The patchy rainfall and chilly air aren’t really conducive to getting out in the garden, but sometimes I’ve just got to bite the bullet and get out to the jobs that are screaming at me through the windows. Pruning this particular Chrysanthemum is one of those jobs. In my latest podcast episode I talk aContinue reading “Pruning Chrysanthemums”

Nearly winter

We’re rolling in to the end of Autumn now. It’s been a big up and down roller coaster in the weather department here in the Western Districts of Victoria, Australia. We’ve had cool but gloriously sunny days and cold, grey, miserable days too. One common theme in conversations though, is we haven’t had enough rain;Continue reading “Nearly winter”