Here's what's happening in the perennial garden this week. This afternoon the peony opened up.
Earlier this morning the pink peony planted by a previous owner was finally about to bloom after three years.
Salvia from last year's plantings.
Red hot poker from last years plantings.
I save the pots from plants I purchase and I reuse them to plant lots of seeds. Here I've started lunaria, baptista, four o-clocks, nasturtium, two different tall sunflowers (autumn colors), aster, rudbeckia hirta (black eyed susan), gopher plant, butterfly weed, and snapdragon. Some of the seeds like aster and snapdragon are so small I hope they sprout. I am watering them with a mist. We shall see.
I've planted four pots of each seed and if all of them make it I may take them to the flea market to sell some.
Last night we sat outside and spied this lizard right near Barney. Gary picked him up on a small throw we have and placed him in the garden. This morning I saw him in the perennials. He is a slow mover. Hope he's ok. Thanks for reading and for all your comments.
I just love peonies. I haven't had one in many years.
ReplyDeleteHi Michele, thanks, I have never head them but am glad it's doing well enough to flower.
DeleteBoy, that lizard has a big tummy. Looks like it is well-fed. Lol.
ReplyDeleteHi Gigi, thanks, I noticed that stomach too; I am wondering if it is pregnant and about to lay eggs?
DeleteGood luck with all your plants. So much joy in growing things...
ReplyDeleteLove the lizard too.
Hi Elephant's Child, thanks, I googled a you tube of a lizard laying eggs because she was so fat and I think she may be ready to lay eggs.
DeleteOnly the anemones are blooming here, but the rest is up and getting ready.
ReplyDeleteHi Joanne, thanks, things are a bit slow here but it has been mild, just glad it all made it through the winter.
DeleteLove seeing how your flowers progress. We're still in daffodil mode here with a cold weekend approaching. Ah well, summer will come eventually! Love your peony!!
ReplyDeleteHi Ronna, thanks, I think the peony needed some fertilizer and with the ground cover cloth and the bark the roots are staying cooler. never grew them before but it is a beauty.
DeleteHi Ronna, thanks, I think the peony needed some fertilizer and with the ground cover cloth and the bark the roots are staying cooler. never grew them before but it is a beauty.
DeleteYour garden is so lovely, cher! Good luck with your seedlings. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteHi Marguerite, thanks, I am really enjoying gardening again here and am so glad lots of the plants are maturing.
DeleteSaid lizard looks like it might be pregnant! So perhaps "he" is a shee! :)
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