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First and foremost is the thrill of the warm sun restoring my much depleted vitamin D, and generally being surrounded by nature. My wishlist of this years perennial plants have been chosen for the new beds I plan to cut in, so the waiting game begins. Then comes the walk-A-thon! It's a wonder I don't wear ruts throughout my yard searching for the perfect spot to plant a particular flower, shrub, or vine. Just when I think I got it all straight in my tiny pea brain, Ill find another plant I want, which of course changes all the rules. At the end of the day I go to my secluded oasis behind my garage, crack a beer, and give myself an atta-boy whether I deserve it or not.
We got another 10"s of snow the other day added to the already 2 feet of snow and ice left from other storms so I'm looking forward to seeing the ground and grass in the garden.
When it all does melt I'm looking forward to the daffodils and other flowers emerging from their slumber.
It means Summer is on its way. I also have trains in my backyard and getting those running again is my favorite aspect of the garden.
I planted some bare root lilacs early 2013 and it looks like there are some buds and I might actually get some flowers on them this year.
I am buying a house and it looks like I'll be moving in just in time to plant whatever I'm going to plant. There is very little landscaping at this house so I have a 1/4 acre bare dirt yard. The previous owner did put in a couple of small areas right in front of the house around the porch and garage. There are a few trees. I've been researching online the appropriate plants for my area...drought resistant, lots of sun and heat etc! I don't know if I'll plant any, or many, veggies this year as I don't know the condition of the dirt there yet. Also, it's just me so how much would I need? The previous owner had a big mulch container and it's pretty full. Last time I was there they had put a large bag of potting soil/manure on top of it. I expect it needs to be mixed up.
I am definitely looking forward to working on this place. Since it's so empty I will be able to do it my way. I see a LOT of rock in my future. lol
Just retired and moved "Up North" to Michigan in Aug 2014. Since the gardening season was almost over I spent the rest of the summer re-mulching the flower beds and in the fall I planted over 900 bulbs...Spring should be very interesting because in addition to the bulbs I don't know what other spring surprises are planted here from the previous owner!!! Can't wait!!!
Are these deer/critter resistant? Good luck! I am in the woods and resigned myself to having to fence plantings and have foiled the deer but I lapsed on dispatching a rabbit that has took up residence and devastated plants that have taken years to grow, no to mention the expense. Squirrels and other rodents will find most bulbs. I am not a big fan of daffodils but they and crocuses seem to be the only ones that survive. I have two bulb planting drills and have wasted many $$'s on bulbs.
I am looking forward to planting some annuals: I love the colors in the spring and summer. Most of all I am looking forward to my attempt at cantainer gardening. It better work, it is cosing me my entire savings I think. Well mayber not that much, but it isn;t cheap to get started. That's for sure.
I have built platforms on casters for a few large containers with cages that can be moved to follow the limited sun here. Because we are traveling more, watering is the next issue. Most years mother nature provides enough moisture but containers are more needy.
(in above post......took up residence,eh?)
I have built platforms on casters for a few large containers with cages that can be moved to follow the limited sun here. Because we are traveling more, watering is the next issue. Most years mother nature provides enough moisture but containers are more needy.
(in above post......took up residence,eh?)
This is always a worry, the watering, even in a regular garden. I am just hoping we get the rain in late spring and summer we don't have now and didn't have last year.
Snowtired: I know what you mean about the tomatoes, we did a couple of fair ones about 2 weeks ago, but that has been it. They look good, they taste anything but good.
I can't wait to have some fresh herbs and lettuce. And cukes and squash. I plant a bunch more stuff, but these are what I'm dreaming about while looking out at the snow here in Pittsburgh, lol.
The smell of hyacinths
Self sown aquilegia!
new plants!
peonies in bloom
Fragrant lilies
hardy bananas
fresh fruit
fresh lettuce
fresh herbs
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winter squash!
fall color
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