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Too Many Days Without Rain

It has been a real challenge for us over the last few weeks. The soil is very dry. It’s impossible to stick a shovel in it. No matter how much work I did in my garden, all that careful sowing could be in vain if the soil is dry. Water is very important to plant…

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My Wedding Flower Arrangements

My mother passed away 4 months ago today. Losing her was really hard and I am sure that it will hurt for a long time. But I am really grateful that she was there on my wedding day. I am happy that I did not have to face one of the happiest days in my…

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Tulipa “Lilac Star”

Tulips are the most famous of spring flowers. Tulips are beloved by gardeners all over the world, fascinating and edible. The tulip is a plant of the large genus Tulipa. These gorgeous flowers are available in many shapes, sizes and seasons of bloom. I have a few varieties in my garden and I love to…

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Blooming Period In My Garden

My flowering trees are simply amazing. They transform the garden and their blossoms will delight our senses. My trees produce masses of blooms in the spring and they attract pollinators. Bees are grateful and they travel from blossom to blossom. I grow about 3 different varieties of apple in my garden. They have pure white…

Tips For Planting Bulbs

Bulbs come in a variety of sizes and colors, so there is a large variety of bulbs to choose from. Bulb planting should be easy, but somehow we manage to make small mistakes when planting our favorite flower bulbs. Here are some useful tips for you: • make sure that you buy high-quality bulbs •…

The Garden Reborn

I stopped writing for a while and I have to tell you why. I thought 2014 has been my best year. I got married in September and we were all very happy and excited. Then something terrible happened. My mother passed away shortly before Christmas. It was very difficult for me. I think it is…

Gardening Without Words

All You Need to Know About Asters

Asters are colorful perennials and they are perfect for borders, wildflower gardens and rock gardens. The Aster is a Greek name, meaning “star”. Growing asters is very easy. Asters should be planted in full sun or partial shade. The seeds can be seeded into the garden or seeded indoors and transplanted later in early spring.…

Durbuy – The Smallest Town in the World

Durbuy is a beautiful and charming town situated in the banks of the Ourthe River. The Commune of Durbuy is located in the Belgian province of Luxembourg. Durbuy has less than 500 inhabitants and is known as “la plus petite ville du monde” (the smallest town in the world). Although it is a small and…

I Love My Garden

I spend lots of time outside in my garden enjoying the fresh air. Planting seeds and trees is the greatest fun you can do to relax. Gardening is a time to listen, to be still and to forget all the problems. Some people say that gardeners live even longer that non-gardeners. Well, I don’t know…

How to Care for Beautiful Dahlias

Dahlias come in different colors, sizes and shapes and they bring beauty to any garden. My beautiful dahlias bloom from summer until the first frosts. Dahlias are quite easy to grow and they are excellent cut flowers. They prefer a well-drained, sandy soil and do best in full sun. Small dahlias should be planted 2…

The Saddest Spot in Budapest

Budapest is a stunning city with many cultural attractions and with rich Jewish history. In 1941 there were about 184.000 Jews in the city. Jews lived there as shopkeepers, merchants and craftsmen. Unfortunately, many of them did not survive World War II. Nearly half of the Jews died during the Holocaust. And the dark eras…

Let’s Grow China Pink

The China Pink (Dianthus chinensis) is a fragrant and colorful flower. China Pink can be an annual, biennial or short-lived perennial. This sweetly scented flower is native to northern China, Mongolia, Korean and southeastern Russia. This beautiful and delicate flower blooms from early summer to early autumn and has blooms in white, pink, scarlet and…

Amazing Cactus Garden

Last month we visited some friends who decided to move outside the city. Their house is lovely, but the thing I like the most is their amazing cactus garden. Cactus belongs to the family Cactaceae and is known as a succulent. Cactus plants are native to the Americas and there are about 2000 varieties. Cactus…