Sunday, 11 May 2014

M Day

Bambi brought his Mom over for a Mother's Day Brunch of grape hyacinth.  I chose it for its deer resistant attributes. It made such a graceful statement following the curve of the long driveway. Sigh.

from this
to this
Bambi also stuck his hooves all over two of my new beds. Undeterred the digging continues even on M day.

four completed beds
many more in progress
Fortunately there were treats:

Supper overlooking Okeover Arm



Soaking in a warm bath of oatmeal, rosemary, sage, salvia, cucumber and sunflower seed oil from Crabtree and Evelyn's Gardeners Collection. 


A good day to count my blessings.
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15 comments:

  1. elaine 12 May 2014 at 01:02

    Oh deer! You do have your own set of particular problems don't you. The raised beds are coming on a treat.

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  2. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybe12 May 2014 at 03:34

    I do love seeing the deer, except in my gardens.

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    1. Susan12 May 2014 at 17:13

      I'm fond of the deer too. They are welcome in the meadow anytime. Maybe I should plant some flowers in there for them.

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  3. My Garden Diaries12 May 2014 at 05:29

    Oh foo bambi!!!! I have peter rabbit in my garden!!! Friend your boxes look outstanding! You have been rocking it!!! And how I love that last photo...gave me a smile! A very Happy Mother's Day to you!!! Nicole xoxo

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    1. Susan12 May 2014 at 17:17

      Bunnies and baby deer are just so darn cute. I'm willing to share but they need to understand- my garden, my rules.

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  4. DianeSchuller.com12 May 2014 at 09:10

    hope you enjoyed that bath -- it sounds so relaxing and tantalizing at the same time. Lovely shot of the lake!

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  5. Gardens at Waters East12 May 2014 at 10:19

    You have problems with Bambi - I want you to know that all the Grape Hyacinth in my yard were eaten on Sunday by the resident Ground Hog! JC

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  6. Wendy12 May 2014 at 13:05

    That is a shame about the deer and your grape hyacinths and beds. The bath sounds wonderfully fragrant and relaxing and the view over the lake is lovely.

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    1. Susan12 May 2014 at 22:21

      I'm going to have to learn to live with my four footed neighbours. Meanwhile I'm planning to plant tons of lavender, I've been told they don't like the scent.

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  7. dorothy12 May 2014 at 18:52

    Your raised beds look great! I hope you find a way to deal with those deer!

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    1. Susan12 May 2014 at 22:27

      I've spent the day cogitating on my next move.

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  8. Donna@Gardens Eye View15 May 2014 at 14:53

    Oh no....mine will nibble the greens but not the flowers...love the idea of a bath.

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