journal d'un petit jardinier
I have planted a whole lot of pretty nonsense in the past 30 days. I thought I'd start a little journal for myself to record it. It will give me something to do while I wait for seeds to emerge.
So far:
Seed Mixes:
A word about Botanical Interests: These have to be the best thing that ever happened to seed packets. They come in huge packets---at least 3 times the size of the normal variety---and you get a LOT of seeds. The mixes are wonderful, the inside of the packet is printed wall to wall with information, and even the illustrations on the front are really pretty. That is what first attracted me to them, actually. The big packets tend to be expensive---some over 5.00---but they are well worth it. You get a lot of seed for your buck. I buy these things like my life depends on it.
Veggies:
Swiss Chard: Bright Lights
Coriander
Kale
Flowers:
Lupines
Snapdragons
California Poppies
Larkspur
Solomon's Seal
Pansies
Dahlia
Iris
Cosmos
Phlox
Geranium
Superbells
Nemesia
Lungwort
Corydalis
Lamium
Pink Forget-Me-Nots
Primrose
If there's anything else, I forget.
Surprises and perennials that popped up from last year include little bitty Geraniums, gorgeous Columbines, Achillea, pretty Flax, Blue Forget-Me-Nots, our pink and blue Hydrangeas, Hostas, daffodils, Daylilies, and some mystery plants.
So far:
Seed Mixes:
- Botanical Interests:
- Real Shady Mix
- Terrific Trailers
- Bring Home the Butterflies
- Perennial Bloom
- Wheat and Oat Grass
A word about Botanical Interests: These have to be the best thing that ever happened to seed packets. They come in huge packets---at least 3 times the size of the normal variety---and you get a LOT of seeds. The mixes are wonderful, the inside of the packet is printed wall to wall with information, and even the illustrations on the front are really pretty. That is what first attracted me to them, actually. The big packets tend to be expensive---some over 5.00---but they are well worth it. You get a lot of seed for your buck. I buy these things like my life depends on it.
Veggies:
Swiss Chard: Bright Lights
Coriander
Kale
Flowers:
Lupines
Snapdragons
California Poppies
Larkspur
Solomon's Seal
Pansies
Dahlia
Iris
Cosmos
Phlox
Geranium
Superbells
Nemesia
Lungwort
Corydalis
Lamium
Pink Forget-Me-Nots
Primrose
If there's anything else, I forget.
Surprises and perennials that popped up from last year include little bitty Geraniums, gorgeous Columbines, Achillea, pretty Flax, Blue Forget-Me-Nots, our pink and blue Hydrangeas, Hostas, daffodils, Daylilies, and some mystery plants.