Anne’s Garden
God made rainy days so gardeners could get the housework done.Archive for May, 2009
Washing Windows made simple
I was just reviewing my ‘To-Do List’ and realized that I have completed most of the items (alas the list never really ends). Washing the windows couldn’t have been easier simple using this technique / recipe my husband learned from a friend so I thought I’d share it:
- In a bucket mix 1 containter of auto windshield washer fluid, 1 equal part hot water, 1 small bottle of Jet Dry (I used the no-name brand).
- Wipe on using a squeegee and simply rinse with cold water from the hose (no need to dry!)
View from above
The other day my husband, uncle and his wife took a float plane tour of the Sunshine Coast and he took this neat aerial photo of our property. You can see most of the property, all except for the back yard (off to the right) where the view is obstructed by some larger trees:
Few new plants in memory of my dad …
It’s been a while since I posted for a few reasons. We were on holiday, and then my dad passed away from cancer, just last week. Family came up this week and we spent a few days relaxing, taking in some local hikes and sitting in the garden. We also took the opportunity to plant a few things in memory of dad.
This peony tree was given by two friends. We planted it in a sunny spot in the front court yard, right next to where dad used to sit:
I finally got my Ginkgo! Mom and Dennis generously contributed to the purchase of this Ginkgo biloba ‘Autumn Gold’ and we planted it in the ornamental grass bed also in the front courtyard:
We also planted some new new grasses, Japanese Forest Grass aka Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola‘:
We buried dad today, so it seems rather fitting that we also planted a tree in his memory. Miss you dad!
