26. June 2009 by Khizmet.

After I had washed down my plum tree, I noticed that my cherry tree was covered in these beasties! lady bug larvae….I spent some time transferring these little guys over to the plum (because there are still plenty of aphids on it)

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25. June 2009 by Khizmet.

Whew! that sunshine sure is nice! My garden is looking pretty good….. the flower of the day…Osteospermum….one of my new favorites…this morning I discovered that my plum tree is covered in aphids!   soapy water… do your thing!!

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22. June 2009 by Khizmet.

More of a T.V. show review than a movie….  (warning…spoilers) with great anticipation I watched Merlin, NBC’s new series.  The first episode was ok, the evil witch was evil enough….I wish they had 2 different people playing the old/young role for her…the makeup looked… like makeup… they aired the next episode in the very next hour…..second episode disappointing in that the second snake bite was frustratingly predictable…and then when Merlin ran down to the tournament area to reveal Knight Valiant as dastardly……he waited entirely too long, risking Authur’s life and limb before he decided to chant his incantation….I couldn’t help but yell at Merlin…”what are you waiting for!!” …..it was a little emotional for me….
 I LOVE ARTHURIAN LEGEND but overall I’m not sure if there is a character that is intriguing enough to hook me in and watch the remainder of the series…. ……whazzahp wid dat?

 now for the flower of the day: fuschia

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17. June 2009 by Khizmet.

I love rain.  I’m pretty sure it’s the farmer in me…no one is happy when they are thirsty.
My plants have been looking pretty good despite getting started late.  This particular planter is ravishing…I think I finally have put enough plant material in my planters to make them look decent.  The wonderful cage is a garage sale find!

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16. June 2009 by Khizmet.

taking photos of my lovely plants this morning…. spiderwort is the plant of the day….I started with 2 colors…and they mutate as they replicate…such a nice surprise in variety of colors….

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2. April 2009 by Khizmet.

So….Wednesday April 1st was the first night NOT going to the studio…..we took the pups out for a good run…I’ll post a video of Turbo pushing his Basket ball….he’s such an awesome Doggie….He had a good nap curled up with me while we watched the Leonard Cohen Concert From London.

Wishing that the weather would get warmer sooner….I’m eager to get in the dirt! These are my Dutch Irises coming up….nice blue and deep purple.

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