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 Our local heat wave has broken, with a promised "chance of showers" today and tomorrow, the "risk of thunderstorms" this afternoon.  Enough "local smoke"  to trigger an Air Quality Warning (wildfire on the outskirts of the city and a huge blaze on a barge full of crushed cars in the Fraser River at Surrey, in the heart of Metro Vancouver). . . .  Sustained rainfall would be too much to hope for,  I know (and probably disappoint the organizers of today's Main Street Party celebrating the Vancouver Mural Festival) -- but we really need a good Shampoo-Rinse-Repeat before we get back to the all-sunshine-all-day that's predicted for next week. . . .

 I'll admit that I've been spending the hottest hours each day in the bedroom where we've installed a small portable air-conditioning unit.  But I love my garden oasis in the morning and then again in the evening after the sun's dipped low enough for cooling to begin. . .

And I realize I haven't shared much about the garden's progress this summer, so I thought an update might be in order. Today's won't be at all comprehensive, but I'll try to get 'round to the various corners over the next week or two, and I'll happily answer any questions about this condo terrace container-gardening -- from my limited experience.

Above and below, the Snowberry Bush (Symphoricarpus Albus) which -- to be honest -- we were surprised to identify among the plants left behind by the previous owners. Surprised because we tend to think of it as a woodland plant; I'd never buy and plant a specimen numerous snowberry shrubs grew, let's say "independently," in the "wild" part of our old seaside garden.

In that setting, it didn't matter if the bushes dried out in a period of drought -- they were under a canopy of fir and alder trees that protected them from direct sunlight and their roots could search out whatever moisture and nutrients might be available. In the container on the terrace, they've been much more exposed to sun and wind, and our extended absence in the spring means they've dried out to the point of damage more than once (despite the best intentions of our surrogate gardeners, who are also on a learning curve, and who are volunteers ;-)

Spring 2017,  we came home from our travels to find this plant (and both the maples) was seriously wind-and-sun-burned, so chopped it back quite severely.  It recovered nicely, was putting out some vigorous, healthy green foliage before we went away this May -- and then showed the same damage when we returned at the end of June.

Here's the funny thing: It's never been a plant I'd have thought of as high-maintenance, mostly, I suppose, because it just did its thing in the wild part of the garden and because I never minded it looking scrubby in the woodland. As well, as I said, it's never been a plant I'd choose to feature -- so many other choices I'd make for a specimen container plant. But I suppose I'm a bit sentimental, and I like having the reminder of those twenty-some years living alongside indigenous plants (and wildlife, all in a natural setting).

As well, the berries that festoon a healthy Snowberry Bush draw birds -- and before that, as we're noticing right now, the flowers seduce legions of bees, animating the terrace. . . . You might be able to spot one of those working visitors in the second photo from the top. . .

 And they're such a dainty flower, the leaves such a distinct, notched shape . . . that we're giving the Symphoricarpus Albus one more chance. . .

 Quickly, now, so that you can see why we're considering banishing the Snowberry from our terrace forever. . . proof of its scrubbiness. . . . yep, it's embarrassing, but we'll tune in next year, and see if the rehabilitation works. Such is the gardener's timeline, after all. . . (the hosta to the left of the Snowberry is in a pathetic state as well -- it's a recent addition, still settling in. . .)

I had hoped to take you on a quick swoop around the garden, but having been waylaid by that Snowberry Bush, we seem to have run out of time.

Still, I don't want you to leave with that rather sad image of "the snowberry corner," so here's a peek in another direction -- and perhaps I'll tell you more about that part of the garden on a future visit. Note the apples on the tree -- and do you see the figs?! The Corylopsis Spicata was probably an error for such a limited space, but I can't regret choosing its gorgeously pleated golden leaves nor the shade it provides for the hardy fuchsias. . .  And do you see that dappled shade? One of the elements I love most in my garden here is the shadows of flower and foliage, and the quality of light as it changes during the day and as it interacts with the different shades of green. . .

 But really, time to go -- oh, just a quick peek under the leaves here at the salad garden -- the cherry tomatoes have been as prolific as last year, and we harvested an abundance of Swiss chard, but the cucumbers are a particular delight right now, the plant bought too late in the season, desperate for a home in a bigger pot. . . and grateful enough to reward us without delay. . .

Okay, I'm off now, but feel free to leave a comment, a question, or your welcome advice, about my Condo Terrace Garden. . . 

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