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Thursday 10 April 2014

just peeping through!

lOnly a few days ago, it was raining really hard. Last weekend up until wednesday. Slowly Mr sun has been showing his face.    
Today its already 18 or 19º
Most of my rose bushes have been slowly filling up with buds.  When I see this my excitement grows.  I know now that its really spring.
                                     The leaves are glossy and shiny - looking healthy - I notice that some of the roses the bugs dont eat the leaves. Maybe not juicy enough for them.
                          I have been busy these last couple of days. Having to go out sorting paper work out for the new car.  I haven't really paid much attention to the roses..  I was thrilled to see these few had already opened.      This bush is a hardy bush.. it has red tips and an orangy hue about it.
                                                  A reddy pink one starting to open


                              The white ones are coming on.. They start of as yellow buds then turn as they get bigger into white..   I have detected some  beetles this morning.. so it will be spraying this afternoon.




My Fuschia bush is growing so large. nearly every leaf has a bloom ready to open



I am sure most of you will remember on many of our posts that we complained so much about the rain.   I should imagine that we will have a few more April showers! But  I know over the weekend I will have to water the garden.  Are we ever satisfied. !


I am moving into Olive Cottage today.  I have started to pack.  The same old routine every year.
Guests arriving next month.   So lots of painting , cutting back the bigger oleander trees, and getting Rose Cottage ready for summer.
Always something happening around Quintinha das Rosas

Hope you all have a wonderful day.      Thank you for all your kind comments on my last post.
I do my best to get around to you all.


Happy days

val


35 comments:

  1. Very nice roses, a wonderful time of year!

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    1. Thank you Sunnybrook.. spring is here now and its just perfect weather.

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  2. Hi Val! It's me, ANNA! Just started posting again! I hope you are well! I am in tending to catch up with all of you, lovely blog friends! In England at the moment, but will be back in Italy Soon!

    I am so happy to be back!

    BIG HUGS

    ANNA
    xxx

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    1. Lovely to see you back again Anna.. a lovely blog
      love xxxx

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  3. Hello Val,
    Your roses look so healthy bursting into flower. The beautiful Peace rose just glows. Great photo Val!
    It's been raining here, steady soaking rain almost non-stop over the past two days. I just love to see the plants looking so fresh and green, even though it's Autumn. They have been waiting a long time for this sort of rain!
    Enjoy all the Spring flowers that are now beginning to bloom in your garden.
    Betty

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    1. Thank you betty.. Which one is the peace rose.. they all look the same except for the colors.
      its beautiful weather here finally spring hasarrived

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  4. This is a busy time for us all. Fortunately our rains have not been too heavy. The prairie is blooming! Take care....I am enjoying your blog.

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    1. Hello Maggie. thanks for coming over to my blog..
      Your terrain is different .. a different kind of beauty.
      It must look beautiful..

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  5. Dear Val - it must be rather nice having a change of venue to live in - almost like having a mini holiday.
    I doubt if your roses would be looking quite so fat and healthy if you hadn't received the rain so there are always blessing one way or another.

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    1. I love being in Olive cottage during the spring and summer months.
      Getting Rose Cottage ready for summer guests.
      I so agree Rosemary.. we had a lot of rain. Some people are saying we didnt have enough! They are looking beautiful

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  6. Your roses are beautiful,Val!
    Have a great day.

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  7. beautiful roses! good luck with the move and the readying!

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    1. Thank you Tex.. Slowly getting settled in Olive cottage..
      lots to do in Rose cottage.. for summer guests.

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  8. How wonderful to see those first blooms from your lovely roses. I hope it stays dry for your move. Sarah x

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    1. Dear Sarah.. my heart soares when i see my first roses of the year.
      I am in olive cottage now.. its next to Rose Cottage.. Its the time of the year when Rose cottage gets her makeover for guests booking for summer.
      Thank you for your lovely comment.

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  9. Hi Val! I can't see the comment I posted earlier! Is it my computer or have you not got round to reading comments, yet?

    HUGS

    ANNA

    XX

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  10. Hi Val! I can't see the comment I posted earlier! Is it my computer or have you not got round to reading comments, yet?

    HUGS

    ANNA

    XX

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    1. Dear Anna.. i did recieve your first comment.
      Its just taken me time to reply..
      so great to see you.

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  11. Happy Nesting Val, tis a beautiful time of year ahead for you to enjoy family and friends. Shell - A Darlings Nest

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    1. Thank you Shell. I am nesting for myself.. takes a little more time.. but enjoyable.

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  12. Oh Val, your roses make my heart sing! I love coming over here and seeing your roses in all different colors. That yellow one with the pink rim is very unique. The white ones are so graceful, and aaahhh, the red ones......be still my heart.

    Have a wonderful weekend, Val.

    love,
    ~Sheri

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    1. Thank you Sheri, I know you love the red rose in my garden.
      I have to spray them this week..

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  13. Oh, Val, your roses are just gorgeous!!! That multi colored one is beautiful!...:)JP

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    1. Thank you so much JP. I am pleased you like my rose post.
      They are looking lovely.

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  14. Things are looking good! I think you are so right that we are almost never satisfied with the weather! Have a lovely weekend.

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    1. Thank you Jacqueline.. It is true. I will have to water the plants now even after all the rain.
      your shop is looking so lovely.

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  15. Catching up, catching up ... What beautiful roses and I was especially interested in your post about the Açores; it is one of these far-away places that have always fascinated me. xoxo

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    1. Hello Silver bunny ,, thank you for your comments..
      I am trying to catch up too.
      If you get the chance.. I suggest the Açores for a lovely holiday.
      xxx

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  16. Dear Val, so wonderful to see all those rose-buds, and the fuchsia about to bloom, too. Spring is such a big and beautiful event in your climate. Such fun to move cottages, and I hope you show us Olive Cottage one day. Have a beautiful weekend. xxxx

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    1. Hello Patricia, I am pleased that you liked my post of my rose bushes..
      I am obsessed with my fuschia plant.. its growing so tall and full of flowers.
      Ihope to get around to showing you olive cottage.
      happy weekend to you there down under . x x x x

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  17. Always a delight to visit you, Val....Your beautiful gardens and indeed roses warm the heart....We have a cool April windy~ spring day here, i would love to feel the temperatures of your corner in blog land....Val I LOVE your new 'spring header too... So beautiful!
    Thank you always for the sweetest words...Hugs Maria x

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    1. Oh Maria, that is so sweet of you. I too enjoy visiting your warm blog
      we have lovely weather here at the moment.. blowing you some warmth..!!
      have a lovely sunday Maria..

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  18. How lovely to have your roses blossoming already, despite the poor spring weather you've had, Val. Here my roses have only just opened their leaves and there aren't even any buds to be seen. As for your fuschia being about to open, here they are summer flowers....

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  19. Your roses are looking lovely Val. I'm new to Rose growing as you know and I really hope I have success this year. Nothing budding yet though. Look forward to seeing more of Olive Cottage. Have a great week.
    Patricia x

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