June Blooms
After a hot weekend, more pleasant weather has settled in and the long-term forecast shows consistent temperatures in the 70s. That is music to my ears, I just hope it lasts. We have been busy with the usual garden chores. Michael has been more adventurous than I and he created a small set of steps leading up to our shady path. He said he had been wanting to do that for a long time but didn't because of it making it difficult to move the lawnmower up to the top level. Well, we now have a battery-powered mower, a very lightweight, tiny thing which makes both of us happy. The steps are almost finished, just some more gravel needed to top them - Our new battery-powered lawnmower looks like a toy - In the garden - Autumn Fern ( Dryopteris erythrosora) is just spectacular right now. My favorite fern. Aruncus 'Horatio' has doubled in size this year and threatens to overshadow the shade garden. Baptisia 'Solar Flare' blooms after 'Purple Smoke' Jasmine 'Fiona...
Oh the fun of opening plant packages. Enjoy the decisions of where to plant!
ReplyDeleteMy kind of gardener. Just buy what catches your eye and THEN find a place for them. :) Have fun. Happy Easter.
ReplyDeleteI've wanted to order from them for such a long time, but I am the biggest procrastinator when it comes buying bulbs. I overthink them!
ReplyDeleteSpring planting is so much fun. I'm waiting for the Birmingham Botanical Gardens plant sale next weekend to buy most of my plants.
ReplyDeleteI'm getting a package from Bluestone this week, can't wait. I buy most of my bulbs from B&B. I have the canna I could have given you a piece. Mary
ReplyDeleteYes, getting anything garden related is so much fun!
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