The big surprise this week was a single prairie smoke in bloom. I wasn’t expecting anything from them this year, and it’s awfully late in the season for it, but I’ll enjoy it all the same. Unlike other Geums, the real show with this plant is the seeds, not the flowers. So hopefully I’ll have …
Things are still sparse on the homestead this week. The shining peony from last week has already faded. There’s no sign of blooms on the second peony. It might not be getting enough light. I’m looking at adding more June flowers next year, that’s top of my priorities. The bright spot has been vegetables blooming. …
The side garden, despite some epic weeds is the star this week. The first peony has opened in an intense magenta that matches the blooming mountain laurel that arches over from next door. Front Garden Update In the front bed, the bleeding hearts threw out another spray. But the columbine from last week are no …
We didn’t have the best weather this week, but we made good progress just the same. We managed to put in some big things. One of which was rather huge. Friday Flowers Garden Update Food Hedge I still have one shipment outstanding, but all of my other perennials have arrived for this year’s plantings. We …
Most of the work this week has been indoors due to the weather. The fish are acclimating to the basement aquaponic system. I’m starting to regret how quickly I decided to go full speed on the basement system. Friday Flowers Aquaponics Update The trout have arrived, one didn’t look great but the others are looking …
Major push on the beds this week. The lovely weather let us accomplish a lot. Beds are taking shape and woody plants have started going in. Looking at the next project, I’m diving into aquaponics with both feet. What’s Blooming What’s Happening in the garden The weather has been lovely and my bare root plants …
Friday Flowers: Fresh Flower Pictures posted every Friday. Sharing the beauty of my garden and helping me focus on creating a garden of continuous beauty.