The Garden Awakens
Anise 'Woodland Red' ( Illicium floridanum ) A few weeks ago, I thought spring would never arrive, but now the change is astonishing. The nights are still cold (40s and sometimes even 30s) so planting tender annuals and vegetables is unwise although I have already succumbed, but covering and uncovering things gets old quickly. Someone made a wise comment last week and I must agree with them - "Don't plant anything tender until after May 1". Several plants are blooming like never before. One is the Anise shrub (above and below). I don't know if the recent tree pruning, which is allowing more sun into the woodland path, is affecting it or perhaps it is just age, but I've never seen so many blooms. Michael refers to this as "the stinky fish shrub" and I have to admit to smell of the flowers is quite unpleasant. It is so beautiful that I can overlook that. The old pink dogwood tree, which was already here, shades our woodland path and it too is prett
What a clever idea, Phillip. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI have never had much success with seeds either, except for certain flowers such as marigold and cosmos, which are good even for kindergarteners. Good luck with yours!
ReplyDeleteWhen we plant lettuce , mustard or other greens we just spread out the seeds in square groupings, not rows. Thin them
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I had never heard of this method. Interesting. I will be curious to hear of your results. Have you made a raised bed here or is your planting in the ground?
ReplyDeleteThose first seeds of the season in the ground. Always a good feeling. I hope you have success with your plantings.
ReplyDeleteHi Phillip :-)
ReplyDeleteYou and I have any friend in common: Alabama Eve (aka Sunnyside Up Eve)!
She sent me a message saying that her great loss (you moving away from Alabama) was my gain (you moving to Washington) because I live in Oregon, about 30 minutes west of Portland. Welcome to the PNW!
I love to garden, too, and I look forward to reading about your experiences gardening in zone 8a! :-)
Hi Danni - it is great to meet you!
DeleteThis is a great idea! You made your own seed tape! I hope everything grows well for you. :o)
ReplyDeleteThis looks like such a clever idea! I don't have much trouble with larger seeds like green beans or beets, but those tiny seeds can be difficult. I scattered some poppy and larkspur seeds over the snow a few weeks ago, as I usually do, but I'm pretty sure a whole bunch of them wound up in the same two-inch spot:)
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