Sunday, September 11, 2011

Spring and Autumn

Photos by Melina Duarte
In the northern hemisphere, people are beginning to bring their pot plants indoors. The pictures on this page show beautifully grown geraniums, African violets and hibiscus in Umeä, Sweden. It is amazing how tropical plants like hibiscus can bloom so well even in a country known for its low temperatures. However, when properly cared for, plants do surprise us. Good soil, sun and water make wonders...




Meanwhile, in the southern hemisphere, the opposite movement is going on, I mean, people are looking forward to springtime, and getting outdoors to start off the first steps to clean their gardens, prepare the soil, sow the first seeds.

If you are thinking of having a flowery garden next summer, you'd better begin now. Spring is a few days away only, and you may start thinking about or choosing which varieties you are going to grow this season.


Geraniums are a good choice as they are hardy enough to withstand transplanting while they have buds or flowers, but transplanting a flowering geranium when there is still a risk of a spring frost will kill the flowers. Check what Lisa Chinn has to say about planting and growing these beautiful flowers.

2 comments:

  1. Thanks for the post mate you have written it very well.

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  2. Thank YOU! Nearly a year has gone by without a single blog post here. In 2012, I practically abandonned blogging for professional reasons (I am a teacher of English and French in Brazil, and also a translator), but the idea remained deep down in my mind. So, I'm back now. Hopefully, I'll be posting articles more often.
    BTW, your website is not only lovely, it's full of helpful ideas! let's keep connected.

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