My Cottage Garden,..glengarry23.

I find it hard to tell between Frog and Toad, but my Dad knew the difference and on seeing one in our garden he identified it as a Toad.....so I just stick with Toad .

What is the difference between a frog and a toad?

 

Hi Upsydaisy,..thank you for the link,..yep mine is a Toad from the description given,..to add to my confusion there is another croaker in the garden as spotted today,..no lumps or bumps on this one so it appears to be a frog,..its the first time in the 18 years i have had this garden to have croakers in the garden,..i am still trying to figure out where they came from,..as i mentioned there are no drains or ponds anywhere near the house?

 

First bloom from the,.. Astroemeria Peruvia Lily/Parrot Lily/Lily Of The Incas.







Caltha palustris Marsh Marigold/King Cup,..it grows along the river banks but i have it in moist soil all year round,..potted as it spreads.




Two No Id Roses in bloom today.






A baby Sparrow,..having a snooze.



So i tapped my window to wake it up.

 

Beautiful as usual Philip.

 

Some years ago we had toads visit us and never figured where they came from.




My Altroemeria are just thinking about starting buds.

 

The Clivia arrived today ... so now I have to find/buy a pot big enough for it!!! Thank you so much Philip. I have written you. Vxx

 

@Victoria ,..thats great news Vicky,..wow it took a long time to get there,..next time i will insist on a quicker system,..as it was still in good health it should thrive for you.

Yep just received your email last night and answered same,..it was the first time i wasn't Zonked on what they are given me,..hopefully i will last a tad longer this time.

 

The garden certainly didn't miss me,..it just carried along its own way,..granted there are a few weeds but thankfully not a sign of a Slug or Snail.

Rose ( 'Rosa Korresia' )



Rose ( 'Rosa Casino' )



3 No Id Roses.









Chilean Lantern Tree.



Geranium,..just coming into bloom.



Heucherella and Sedum.



Clivia 'Minata'

 

Hello Philip ,it's good to have you back with us once more, wishing you well. xx
Your garden is looking as lovely as ever and must lift your spirits no end ..recuperate in it and enjoy .

 

Morning Philip. Received your e-mail and pleased you are plodding along. The garden did you proud. Will my Clivia bloom next year? It is looking well in its new surroundings. .

 

Nice to see you here again @glengarry23 I hope you are improving ... and hope Foxy Molly is all right too

 

Thanks Upsydaisy,..great to be able to sit in front of my computer without falling asleep from meds,..i may have had a glass of wine ,..it didn't help,..its great to be able to sit and enjoy the garden it certainly lifts the spirits no end.

 

Thanks Michael,..great to be active in the Forum again and i did miss you all,..yep feeeling great this past few days,..Foxy Molly was great company,..she was very confused any time the paramedics arrrived,..she seemed to think it was an attack

 

Hi Vicky,..a good question about the Clivia blooming,..mine never had any particular season for blooming,..two of mine have already bloomed but a third one isn't showing any sign of presenting a bloom,..yours being in a warmer climate might encourage it to bloom,..the foliage on the ones in my sitting room are 90Cm =1 Metre=1 Yard=3 Foot long

 

A row of 'Heuchera'



I spotted something?



In there.



It was only the Frog.
.................................

Allium.






Pulmonaria officinalis 'Lungworth'






Clematis 'Dorothy Walton'