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Stepping Into May

Rhododendron 'Klondyke' and Geranium maculatum May is already here and the garden suddenly explodes with growth. We spent the weekend watering (already?) because there hasn't been significant rainfall in a while. We don't have a sprinkler system so it is all manpower, dragging hoses and sprinklers. It takes two days - one for the back and one for the front - to water everything. It is possible to get it all in one day if we start really early. The rhododendrons are beginning now - 'Mandarin Lights' 'Jean Marie De Montague' 'Percy Wiseman' - beautiful but suffers from lacebug. I'm considering replacing it or maybe I will try and treat it. A favorite right now is the Chilean Potato Vine ( Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin'). This plant is hardier than you might imagine. Some sources list it as a "9", others an "8".  It is going on its third year in our garden, having been moved once. It is sheltered somewhat by a fence but ...

Open Garden

 


Our garden will be open through the HPSO Open Gardens Tour. The board has just relaxed the standards so no appointment is necessary.

Here are the dates and times -

Sunday, May 30 - 2pm - 7pm
Monday, May 31 - 10am - 7pm

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. I'm gonna try to get over to visit... I would love to see your garden again!

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    1. It's a hot mess but hope you can make it!

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    2. I doubt that very much (hot mess)... however since I severely sprained my ankle today shimmying down to the Salmon River off a trail and can barely walk, I'm afraid I am not going to make it.

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    3. Oh no, I hope it heals soon. You can come anytime. I want to try and see yours too.

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  2. If I wasn’t 3000 miles away, I would be there. Always love your posts. Lucky visitors😊

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