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Fountain Grass

Fountain Grass

Fountain Grass, originally uploaded by malyousif.

Have a wonderful Friday my friends…

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Pomegranate from my garden

Pomegranate from my garden

Pomegranate from my garden, originally uploaded by malyousif.

I’m not that of a fanatic when it comes to pomegranates, I do like them sometimes, but when it comes from your own garden the story is completely different of course!
Even when the thing is more sour than a lemon, it does taste delicious. At least the first [...]

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M.Report S01E15 – Long weekends, bloggers gathering and political test balloons

A long weekend and a lot to do in the garden with a new growing season, the bloggers gathering and the sending up of political test balloons.
Episode links:
World Press Freedom Day • My gardening escapades • Yacoub’s Dome • Bahrain set to name Jewish woman envoy • Looking for employees is harder than I expected.

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Mammallaria

Night flowering Cereus, originally uploaded by malyousif.

A wonderful cactus in full bloom at The Garden Nursery in Barbar.
With the soup of a dust storm outside (thanks to Iraq for this gift!) you’d better stay inside and watch TV or cruise some sites.
Have a wonderful Friday my friends, I hope tomorrow will be a better day, [...]

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The Garden Nursery

The Garden Nursery, originally uploaded by malyousif.

My friend Rami and I visited Anne Al-Jalahma’s "The Garden Nursery" this morning, despite the horrendous weather we are experiencing in Bahrain – thanks to the huge Iraqi sandstorm earlier in the week – the nursery itself was a sight for sore eyes and a replenishment for the soul.
It [...]

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Vanda Robert Delight

I’m pretty certain that this orchid is not only Robert’s Delight, it is mine too! I really like this one. It’s so full and vibrant.
Have a wonderful Friday my friends.

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Orchids!

Orchids!, originally uploaded by malyousif.

Frances and I are just back from the Garden Show, and these babies are her present to me for my birthday tomorrow. I don’t care very much for the birthday as taking care of these over the next few months… I’ve got plans!!
Have a wonderful Friday my friends…

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I WON!

I WON!

I’ve just received an email from the Garden Club informing me that my garden won the first place in the New Garden category! This is fantastic news and a fantastic start to the day!
Yipppeeeee…

Update 080221@1420L: I’ve just had a chance to look at the GDN and it’s published there (though they didn’t put my full [...]

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Gladiolus

Gladiolus, originally uploaded by malyousif.

It’s raining! The sky is overcast and it’s Friday. What a beautiful combination!
Have a wonderful weekend my friends.

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New water feature

New water feature, originally uploaded by malyousif.

The plants seem to have settled, and even the impatiens has flowered!
Have a wonderful weekend my friends.

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