Tag Archives: cut flowers

Peas, primulas, posies and more

Posted on May 10, 2021 by carolee

Taking advantage of the good weather Saturday, a lot of little jobs were done and photographs were taken. The forecast was for heavy rain, followed by a string of frosty nights and for once they were exactly correct. So, the … Continue reading →

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First seeds sown indoors in 2021!

Posted on January 12, 2021 by carolee

Despite my resolve to put off starting seeds indoors, thus avoiding daily trudges up and down stairs, I suddenly realized that if I want blooms this year, the lisianthus must be seeded. I’ve only tried growing it once before, with … Continue reading →

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Today’s Transplanting

Posted on March 11, 2019 by carolee

Anticipating that the first of the plants will be moved from the basement to the greenhouse soon, I transplanted more flats even though they had to go in awkward places here and there.  With all the “regular” growing space totally … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday-Sept 1!

Posted on September 1, 2018 by carolee

As much as I’d like to deny it, September is here.  The leaves are already piling up along the sidewalk from the big cottonwoods along the driveway.  It’s time to evaluate the performance of the annuals.  In my gardens, they … Continue reading →

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Let Some Perennials Self-Seed

Posted on June 21, 2018 by carolee

It’s the Summer Solstice…amazing!  A few days ago it was April, and suddenly it’s mid-June.  Summer already and I’m still planting annuals!  Thank goodness a lot of the flowers in the garden just planted themselves and return year after year … Continue reading →

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I just can’t cut it!

Posted on January 10, 2017 by carolee

It’s Winter, a time to review the past growing season and look ahead to the future one with new energy, purpose, ideas, and resolves;  to learn from the past and apply those lessons to the future.  It’s a cozy time … Continue reading →

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