Wow Jewell, I've never heard of Hugelkultur before. I just googled it, & I am impressed with it. I might just try it. I have cut down some...
I haven't!! But would love to hear if you do. I think another member of the Stew, Waretrop grows ALL kinds of beans...She's been pretty busy...
Brandon, This is just an aside: it looks as though that basil is going to flower. Hard to tell in the photo, but if it is, you want to nip that...
2ofus & Sherry, thanks. Yes I am really enjoying it. We've gotten the peas in & they have (finally) begun sprouting. It is a very late spring...
Sounds nice 2ofus. Hostas, astilbe, lamium, heuchera are all favorites of mine for the shade. I take it you do not need to worry about deer...
Sidney--I particularly like the dicentras because our dear dreaded deer do not seem to go for them! Gives me a break from having to protect them.
Hi all, Syd: thanks for your photos! My dicentras are only 10" tall so far, so it is nice to see the flowers! I have both the red & white...
African violets?
You have such a beautiful lottie Sjoerd! Seeing your photos over the years has been such an eye opener for me. I never knew about 'lotties' in...
Jerry---I have that same tree book. It was in my house when I was growing up & I remember our family referring to it. (We had a tree farm). I...
Oh!!! I missed that Susie....of course. I did wonder why you were posting a summer photo in January!
Nice amelanchier Syd. An amelanchier is that same tree as a shadbush, isn't it?
Lovely photos Kiasmum!
Congrats on your sales Donna! Looks like a good spot for an outdoor market.
They do look good! See how the branches are bending with the weight of them?
So nice to see daffodils donm! I like those white ones with the pale yellow cups.
My daughter & I spent the afternoon in the community garden today. Although the soil has been improved, it is unfortunately full of weeks....
Donna S: Initially I thought your comment was pretty funny until I thought of what secrets my daughter could tell about me!
I agree 2ofus. It is in the early spring that we are so hungry for signs of new growth/life/rebirth.
Congratulations Kay! What a happy day! Is he your first grandchild?
