I finally transplanted the zinnia starts into the Flower Garden this weekend.
They’ve been sitting out in this spot for over a week now, so they’re well acclimated to the conditions.
Continue reading “Transplanting Zinnias”Transplanting Zinnias
Rhododendron (and Azalea) Tour
It’s peak rhody season! I took a walk around the neighborhood yesterday specifically looking for rhododendrons.
Come along on my walk with me.
Continue reading “Rhododendron (and Azalea) Tour”Potting Up the Olive Tree
We were planning to plant the olive tree this spring….
…but we can’t decide where to plant it. I have one idea; my dad has another idea; neither of us likes the other’s idea. So we’re at a standstill.
Continue reading “Potting Up the Olive Tree”Waiting For Things To Grow
Despite being in Portland for the weekend, it has been a pretty quiet weekend garden-wise.
I’ve planted or sowed almost everything that needs planting or sowing at this time and we’re experiencing some “Junuary” weather (January-like weather in June – or May in this case. Summer doesn’t really get going until July 4th, traditionally, in the PNW), so things are slow to grow.
Continue reading “Waiting For Things To Grow”The Cabbage Worms Are Back
The bok choy that I’m growing was looking so good….
…but something is eating it!
Continue reading “The Cabbage Worms Are Back”Adding Agapanthus
I had some agapanthus bulbs that I had gotten in Palo Alto late last spring. By the time I moved to Oregon, it was too late to plant them last year, so I just stored them in a grocery bag in the basement.
And then forgot about them….
Continue reading “Adding Agapanthus”A Bouquet for May!
Happy May Day!
Planting Herbs
Getting the Dahlia Tubers in the Ground
In addition to getting the tomatoes planted last weekend, I also planted all the dahlia tubers.
Just Start: Planting the Tomatoes
The weather was beautiful yesterday: sunny and in the 60s. I was excited to get the tomatoes in the ground. I was ready to go by 7 in the morning, but I stalled inside…cleaning my room….doing laundry. Planting the tomatoes was a daunting task.
They were leggy, tangled, and there are just too many plants for the amount of space I have.
I finally convinced myself to just start. All I had to do was put on my shoes and walk outside. That’s it. And after that, I can turn around and walk inside and tell myself, “I’ll plant the tomatoes tomorrow.”
But…as these things often go…one thing leads to another, and before you know it, you’re on a roll!
It took less than an hour so, start to finish. I have twelve tomato plants in the ground I even set up the tomato cages!
It feels so good to have that done.