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Tag: hosta

Garden Growth–8th May, 2019

Keenly aware of our predicted 122 day growing season, we’re itching to get more into the ground.  At the same time, we’re trying to not repeat mistakes from last year which means more work being put into beds to make sure they are as hospitable as we can manage this year.  Another sunny day in which my partner was home early helped.  High at about mid 60s°F. Continue reading “Garden Growth–8th May, 2019” →

Status• Posted on May 8, 2019 by Lily

Garden Growth–7th May, 2019

Good news was my partner got done very early today, not so good was we had a bit of a race against the rain.  All too easy to get snippy then, but fortunately there was very little of that.  Broke 70°F today.

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Status• Posted on May 7, 2019 by Lily

Garden Growth–21st April, 2019

We did manage to get some work done between rains.  I’m keenly aware how much still needs doing within a month’s time.  Again, higher temperatures than predicted, broke into the low 60s F.  Looking ahead on the local forecasts, very few nights will hit below low 40s if they prove true. Continue reading “Garden Growth–21st April, 2019” →

Status• Posted on April 21, 2019 by Lily
Last year was my first encounter with a moth like a hummingbird darting around in these--had no idea what it was!

Hosta flowers in the early morning light.

Image• Posted on July 16, 2018 by Lily
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~milkweed, Asclepias tuberosa (orange)
~tomato, black sea man
~onion, Talon F1
~onion, walla walla
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