In my garden I have 4 Dianthus gratianapolitanus ‘Cheddar Pink’ on a mound with good drainage. An herbaceous perennial with deep pink flowers float over a lovely grayish green leaves. They form nice clumps of evergreen ground cover. These incredibly spicy clove scented flowers bloom in early summer. This year I want to increase […]
Planting
If you know the how, where, and when you will have a happy plant. Planting is not always a one and done. You may find the place you thought was full sun, is not full enough for that gorgeous flower. Perhaps the soil holds too much water. Or the day after you plant a heat wave strikes and the plant wilts under the strain. Being able to give adequate water may also be a concern. All these things a gardener learns.
A new peach – Prunus persica ‘Redhaven’
Planting Date: 3/8/2021 The nursery near me had 3 varieties of semi-dwarf peach trees. My desires are pretty general. I want a delicious peach that can reliably ripen before a frost (as early as early September) and one that is hardy. Prunus persica hails from an intermountain region of China, in the province on Nanjing. […]
The prairie is still waiting to be planted
So the front half of the prairie will be planted over the next few days. It is gray and dreary today. Perfect time for planting. My prairie bed is a large kidney shape. Finding lots of clay may prove a challenge to my initial grass choices. June grass and a blue grass from the open […]
My Jung Seed Order 2018
Product Sku Quantity Price Blue And White Floral Compost Keeper 54096 1 $29.95 Chandler Blueberry 30112 1 $13.95 Cornus Canadensis Or Bunchberry 14707 1 $8.95 King Arthur Hybrid Pepper 03144A 1 $3.50 Lemony Lace Sambucus 20889 1 $16.95 Margarets Pepper EB03184 1 $0.99 Marie Frances French Lilac 21069 1 $13.95 Mucho Nacho Hybrid Pepper 03059A […]
Vegetable Sowing Calendar
You can copy this seed sowing calendar for use any place in zone 5. The two main factors in ensuring a plant survives transplant into the garden are: Avoiding late frosts Sufficiently warm soil Average Last Frost: May 15 In Colorado they say you are safe to plant by Mother’s day. But you should always […]
Planting the Spring Salad
Now is the time to plant lettuce, kale, and spinach for a late spring salad. I will be planting these in the sunniest of my raised beds. You can also put out some flowers tolerant of low temperatures down to 32 degrees. Seedlings can be planted now, but its suggested to install a […]
Square Foot Garden – Irrigation and Planting!
After building boxes, installing beds, and making soil we finally got to plant the square foot plan I created. As with all plans, adjustments were made to better accommodate the plants I had and the irrigation I convinced my husband Mike to create. Irrigation Originally Mike envisioned spray heads at each corner of the beds. I thought this might […]
Propagating Geraniums
Taking Cuttings Annuals can add such striking color in our gardens. But like everyone else I am looking for ways to stretch my gardening budget. One way is propagation. Normally I purchase a couple hanging planters each year to give my patio some color. Our local nursery grows wonderful geraniums that just burst with flowers. Each […]