Tag Archives: Bougainvillea

Pruning as a Form of Logic

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Art for Housewives

When we got here, our bougainvillea was out of control. I started trimming it very politely but my neighbour kept saying “Cut! cut! cut!” so I did. I consulted the Royal Horticultural Society’s book on pruning. It’s almost a book … Continue reading →

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Volver the Cat

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Art for Housewives

Volver the Cat Sleeping on the Balcony

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A Garden in my Cup

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Art for Housewives

La Sussurrata, Paros This is one of our beautiful bougainvilleas. Sometimes the wind blows the fallen petals into the house making it look like the set for a Bollywood wedding. So we are always sweeping them up. Recently I learned that … Continue reading →

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Pruning…once again

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Art for Housewives

We are busy trimming our bougainvillea so that its energy will move forward and, with time, wrap itself around our terrace. I have created a little window so that I can watch as my neighbor’s apricot tree makes its fruit that … Continue reading →

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Propagation

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Art for Housewives

I collect clippings.  Some are from my neighbors but most are secretly stolen from plants I see when taking walks….SNIP SNIP SNIP.  Maybe it is A Very Naughty Thing to do.  But I prefer to see it as a way … Continue reading →

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