This old fashioned favorite is top of the list for many gardeners. Although the peak bloom for most of this class of iris is May, they can start as early as April and flower into June (or late summer if you count the reblooming types). Called "Bearded" because they have what looks like a bushy tuft of hair growing on it's fall. Named Iris from the Greek goddess who rode rainbows, because … [Read more...] about Flowers Of May: Bearded Iris
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How To Grow Lavender For Its Heavenly Scent
Growing Lavender Plants in your Garden First thing to remember is that Lavender requires full sun to grow well. Choose a sunny spot, which means it has 6 hours or more of sun exposure. Good drainage is the next most important condition.If your garden does not have good drainage, plant your lavender in a raised bed, or get the planting area built up so that the roots will not sit in … [Read more...] about How To Grow Lavender For Its Heavenly Scent
Artisan asparagus
Photo credit: jasonwebber01 from morguefile.com Early in my "guest" period on this blog, i wrote about my back-killing efforts to plant more asparagus, and the perils of the monsoon rains and mud for weeks, thereafter. some tiny plants made it, but i must re-plant over half the bed. it is getting a bit hotter here, and will be in mid-80's in may. VERY grateful it is already dug out, well … [Read more...] about Artisan asparagus
Making Moss
mossgraffiti: "Moss Graffiti" is something I've tried before, but not with such an easy recipe. Time to try again. there are times you want to dress down your pond area and things like that.... gardeners like things like moss and lichens:) moss art The basic recipe is as follows, with more detailed instructions here: 1 can of beer 1/2 teaspoon sugar Several clumps garden moss a plastic … [Read more...] about Making Moss