This is where we started in the middle of March. My table is taken over by seed trays for six to eight weeks in the spring because this is the sunniest spot in the house.
Sprouts:
Beans, peas, squash, oh my! The big round pot is for the basil that will stay inside over the summer.
The plants were put outside to harden off at the beginning of May. The parsley, dill, thyme and cilantro were added to the flourishing side yard. I weeded just enough to plant them but couldn't bring myself to pull out the beautifully flowering forget-me-nots. There are a couple of plants still tucked into pots, waiting for the blooming to be over.
Spanish bluebells are an invasive species in our area and are practically impossible to remove. However, they provide spring color just when I'm longing for more sun and, while I will attempt to control them so that other things can also be planted in that area, I appreciate the fact that they will reliably be around. I also have fond memories of growing up in a neighborhood full of these charming "fairy houses" and picking them for May Day bouquets.
The area on the other side of the fence has now been weeded and pansy plants added. The hostas are up too! Unfortunately, in the process of digging holes for the pansies, I sliced right through the calla lily bulb that was still below ground. There is definitely something to be said for a garden diagram that shows you where everything is growing--especially when it hasn't come up yet.
Sprouts:
Beans, peas, squash, oh my! The big round pot is for the basil that will stay inside over the summer.
The plants were put outside to harden off at the beginning of May. The parsley, dill, thyme and cilantro were added to the flourishing side yard. I weeded just enough to plant them but couldn't bring myself to pull out the beautifully flowering forget-me-nots. There are a couple of plants still tucked into pots, waiting for the blooming to be over.
Spanish bluebells are an invasive species in our area and are practically impossible to remove. However, they provide spring color just when I'm longing for more sun and, while I will attempt to control them so that other things can also be planted in that area, I appreciate the fact that they will reliably be around. I also have fond memories of growing up in a neighborhood full of these charming "fairy houses" and picking them for May Day bouquets.
The area on the other side of the fence has now been weeded and pansy plants added. The hostas are up too! Unfortunately, in the process of digging holes for the pansies, I sliced right through the calla lily bulb that was still below ground. There is definitely something to be said for a garden diagram that shows you where everything is growing--especially when it hasn't come up yet.
1 comment:
residents of michael delving could use some elvish gardening lessons. i'm so anxious for the front yard in particular to lose the paint-tortured look and enjoy its leafy life again.
do you guys know of a good place to purchase bulbs? (i'm thinking ahead, you see?!)
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