Yesterday I actually planted plants. Outdoors! I consider this just short of a miracle, because the snow isn't fully melted yet. Here's how I did it. Know Where to Plant First, I made sure I knew where the snow had melted first. Yesterday, the snow was melted over much of the front lawn, but the [...]
March 2013
Still Life: Amaryllis and Blogger
March 26, 2013 – Posted in: What's up/bloomingThe amaryllis that was in bud in mid-March is now in full, glorious bloom, and I can't remember ever growing one with such large blossoms. Just for fun, my husband had me pose with it, to give a sense of scale to the flowers. And just for fun, I thought I'd share it with you. [...]
The Front Walk: Your Questions Answered
March 22, 2013 – Posted in: Front Walk, Hardscaping and Projects, New House, New GardensMy last post about the garden design of the front walk prompted some very thoughtful comments and questions. There are a couple I'd like to address in a post before we move on. The rest I think will be answered in forthcoming posts. Tami said, Hm. I don’t understand why you *must* have a straight [...]
Fairy Gardens: Preparing Them for Winter plus Book Giveaway
March 19, 2013 – Posted in: How-toThey may look delicate with their dainty wings and ephemeral personalities, but don't let fairies and their gardens fool you. With some weatherizing and a winter vacation indoors, you can tap into the fairy garden craze and enjoy your own miniature landscape no matter where you live. Container preparation Make your fairy's home as sturdy [...]
Indoor Successes and Outdoor Slowpokes: Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day March 2013
March 15, 2013 – Posted in: What's up/bloomingThe flowers that made an appearance earlier this week during our brief thaw are now covered with snow again. Good thing I took pictures when I had the chance. The only snowdrops up were Galanthus 'S. Arnott' which is the earliest one I have. Here are some planted under a Japanese maple at the front [...]
Winter Yielding to Spring: A Walk Down A Country Road
March 14, 2013 – Posted in: Native/Invasive, WeatherLes, A Tidewater Gardener, has issued a challenge he calls The Winter Walk-Off. The rules are pretty simple: "On your own two feet, leave the house and share what can be seen within walking (or biking) distance of your home. … Your post does not have to be about gardening or a travelogue, unless you [...]
Front Walk: Garden Design
March 6, 2013 – Posted in: Front Walk, Hardscaping and Projects, New House, New GardensHaving decided to create a walk from the kitchen door, the middle door in a house with three front doors, my next step was to run it past other members of the family. It's not wise to embark on a major project without getting some feedback from your fellow residents. They may have an even [...]
Icicle Season
March 3, 2013 – Posted in: Mud Season, WeatherIcicle season is here at Purdyville, although, truthfully, all the icicles have already crashed to the ground. Icicle season, as described by the Nature Calendar, is characterized by alternate freezing and thawing. That is what has been happening here. Every morning, the roads are ice- or snow-covered and slick. By afternoon, they are merely wet. [...]
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