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| It is lovely out but they say rain, so I tried to get quite a few things done around here.
Here is the weeding & edging around the vegetable garden that I've started. It is mulched here. Now 3 sides remain. :(
While I was potting things up, this little guy came to check out foxgloves, so I took his portrait for Saucy.
Thern I took some photos before rain knocks everything down!
Centaurea Amethyst in Snow is in bad need of dividing. Here's a close up:
Unlike Michelle's, my dictamnus is white:
Then of course afew clematis:
Dawn
Joe Zary
And finally, I was hoping Deanne could tell me whether or not I should keep my orchid outdoors in a shady spot during the summer? I'd really like to have it bloom again next year, so any advice would be great! I guess I should fertilize it periodically.
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- Posted by triple_creek z5 (My Page) on Sat, Jun 6, 09 at 19:34
| Bug, I just love your garden fence, and the nice clean edge really sets it off. The clems look so healthy. I think I must get a Claire de Lune. Norma |
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- Posted by prairiemoon2 zone 6/MA (My Page) on Sat, Jun 6, 09 at 19:38
| All your hard work has paid off. I love a clean freshly mulched edge like that! Looks like a perfect day and all your photos are so cheerful! |
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- Posted by dodgerdudette NapaCaz9 (My Page) on Sat, Jun 6, 09 at 21:39
| Marie, seems true that no matter what else is going on in the garden the 'clean edge' makes it all look better ! C. Amethyst is one I have pondered many times. Your Clems are f-f as always ! Kathy in Napa |
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| What a lovely place you have, 'bug! I love "Amethyst" , too. Wish you lived nearby and I could assist you with the division. ;) then you could help me with edgeing! Love the bee shot, too. Funny, whenever I watch bees doing their "thing" I always think of Saucy, too! |
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- Posted by michelle_zone4 zone 4 NW IA (My Page) on Sun, Jun 7, 09 at 9:32
| The edge is certainly worth the effort. I must get at that soon. My favorite is the Joe Zary - very cool. One of my dictamnus was supposed to be white, instead I now have 3 pink. Michelle |
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| Of all the nice things in your garden, I think the veggie garden fence - and it's clematis residents - are the best part! Nicely set off by the edging job..... Where do you get the single peonies? I love them but haven't been able to find many. I did buy one last year - from Gardenimport I think and I have some that sprouted from the roots of tree peonies. But I'd reall like to add lots more. I guess I should do some searching on the web but if you have a source, let me know what it is! |
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- Posted by drema_dianne z6OH (My Page) on Sun, Jun 7, 09 at 20:41
| Bug, your veggie garden looks huge. How big is it? Do you can or freeze? That edge is impressive. I am not a good edger. Actually, I don't think I am an edger at all, but it sure does look nice. And your clematis! Wow. I have 4 only, and so far this year I have three that have bloomed. But nothing like yours. I am talking one flower:) But I was excited about that one little flower.... :) |
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| What a nice straight edge! I agree, edging sure does make things look better. I love that Claire De lune, my favorite type of peony. Joe Zary is a very interesting and pretty clematis. |
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- Posted by chloehoover z6b VA (My Page) on Mon, Jun 8, 09 at 13:54
| Your crisp edging makes a world of difference - it makes it look so pristine -- no time or energy for me to do, LOL -- Im quite impressed with your vim and vigor, 'bug! I bet your clem garden is going to be amazing this year - can't wait to see them all when you can take more photos. cindy |
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| Echoing others I love the Joe Zary! And you do have the coolest veggie garden Marie! There's nothing like a crisp edging for a bed. Makes all the difference in the world! Beautiful as always! Eden |
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