Monday, June 16, 2025

Garden snippets, vintage silver and almond nuts ~ recipe included.

 


Greetings from The Humble Bungalow Garden.
We have been enjoying the garden and have had a few quiet days.

We celebrated our darling grand daughter's 15th birthday and Father's Day.
Snacks on the deck with a variety of things...
cheese and crackers, 
veggies and hummus, 
homemade foccaccia bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar
raspberry tarts with coconut whipped cream
watermelon

Presents were well received :-))
(a list from the birthday girl helps)


We purchased some planters from the garden centre for the tour...
they are a great pop of colour.


Roses are in their glory...
May and June are the prime months for roses here in The Humble Bungalow Garden.


Climbing Royal Sunset Rose 
and a riot of foxgloves dotting the perennial beds.


Josephs's Coat Rose...
a huge rose that puts on an amazing show.
Very thorny but multiple blooms on each branch.



This rose has masses of blooms...
I cannot remember the name but think it might be Mary Lester.
The bees buzz here all day long!


Darling daughter found us a fabulous silver tray...
~ arts and crafts art nouveau ~


The tray is beautiful and beside it the rose is Ambridge Rose...
it has so many blooms on it this year!


Look at the details...
morning glory?
wheat?

James F Tufts 
Boston Ma. USA


Have placed it on the plate rail in the dining room for now...
it is a stunning piece.

Thank you Jennifer.

Monday morning starts with Yoga...
Thank you Jules and Ajna Studio.
I look forward to each and every class.

I came home and made a simple lunch...
sourdough bread toasted with a salmon and celery salad topping.
Open Face sandwich for me and a regular sandwich for Mr. HB

I did some clean up in the kitchen and vacuumed the floor.

I have started a knitting project using the wool that darling daughter found at the thrift shop.
I am making another Miriam sweater...
the colour is a warm beige.
Knitted a few rows then got back to the kitchen and did a fridge clean out...

Decided to make some spiced NUTS!
I know I know...it is usually a winter project 
but that big bag of almonds called to me.
I only used almonds in this batch...


I use sealer jars to store these and often give these as hostess gifts.
They are so yummy!


I made a single batch today...
popped in a load of laundry while these were cooking.
Spoon them into jars right away so they don't get stuck on the sheet pan!
Cool completely before putting on the top.

Knit a few more rows...

Dinner was easy...
I made a "home grown lettuce" salad...
and 
baked frozen pizzas!

I've decided that I need to pace myself...
if I have a busy day.

How is your week starting off?

I recently have received some lovely emails...
from readers that I am just getting to know.

So nice to know that after all these years there are new readers who enjoy the blog!
Love hearing from you and what you are up to...

A lovely reader shared her "comfort book" suggestion:
 Pilgrim's Inn by Elizabeth Goudge.
She reads it every year.

A Gift From The Sea by Ann Morrow Lindbergh 
is one of my favourite "comfort books"
Have you read it?

I have ordered Pilgrim's Inn from my favourite local bookseller 
Ivy's Books in Oak Bay.

Do you have a good book suggestion?

How is your week going so far?



Thank you for stopping by The Humble Bungalow Blog
until next time...

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

Friday, June 6, 2025

On the cusp of the Hospice Teeny Tiny Garden Tour....

 Dear Readers....

I have been totally immersed in preparing our Humble Bungalow Garden for the Annual Hospice Teeny Tiny Garden Tour...that is why I have not been posting.

It is for a good cause...

My husband and I have been devoting most of our waking hours to get ready for this upcoming garden tour. This is our first experience with a Garden Tour and we are doing it in memory of my beloved mom. She spent her last days in our local Hospice and the staff were amazing...kind and considerate and so supportive of all of us.

We heard that 650 tickets were sold!!!

I plan to give away one of my "mud pie" paintings...no need to donate but if you are on the tour please feel free to pop in a toonie...and enter the draw.

Good Luck !


I am feeling rather knackered tonight so will just add some photos...


Constance Spry Rose


Climbing Rose Graham Thomas


A struggling Limelight Hydrangea planted in a pot...
fingers crossed it gets better!


Green grass and a huge Hosta!!


Candlestick Primulas...


In the "new bed" last year we dug up and planted a new bed...
10 feet by 4 feet...
I dug it up when I had my broken ankle.

Dedicated gardeners might be able to relate..
NEEDS MUST :-))


Two chairs to sit in which I think we need to sit in soon...
I'd like a cold icy Gin and Tonic...
maybe on Monday
(after the tour?)


Back patio near the basement door...lots happening here...
so much more than meets the eye!


Lewissia


Red Geraniums
the hummingbirds love these.
They have been buzzing by us each day that we have been working in the garden.
Perhaps they are cheering us on?


So many roses here in The Humble Bungalow!
We counted 30 at one time but we recently lost a few so perhaps we have 25 now?


Sunday is the day...


Big green glass Italian bottle...hidden among the plants.
Do you think people will see it?


The potting table...
my "work" area.


Roses growing above the raised beds...


Don't poke your eye out when gardening...
pop a pot on top of the bamboo stake.


Clematis atop of the pride of London ground cover...
coral bells and to the left a day lily.

If you purchased tickets for this worthy event
and are coming to The Humble Bungalow Garden
PLEASE say hello...
I would like to meet you ALL!

My MOM would be so excited if she were still here...
Thank you to all the dedicated nurses and doctors who help us everyday.

Best to all of you and thank you for stopping by to read my post.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~